I am from Charlotte. My Dr. Is Dr. Carl Lowe. He is awesome!

I live outside of Southern Pines

Hey! We are neighbors

I had the 2nd visit (w/ Dr. Pirello), and after speaking with him, I felt so incredibly comfortable with the idea of the surgery. He has confidence in what he is doing, and as a guy, is able to relate with some of the challenges with food. Also gave me realistic expectations when dealing with the approval of the insurance company (Cigna). You can tell he isn't someone who does the job for the paycheck.

I had Pirello as well. He's an awesome Dr. I never had a problem and yet to have and a complication (10 days short of 8 months). His PA Christie is pretty darn awesome too.

I'm from Charlotte' date=' and my doctor is Keith Gersin. My surgery will be on 7/22.[/quote']

I too am from Charlotte and was sleeved by Dr. Gersin on 7/8. It was a great experience. The staff is wonderful at CMC Mercy!! The surgery went smooth and I only stayed overnight. Feel free to adk me any questions...good luck!

I too am from Charlotte and was sleeved by Dr. Gersin on 7/8. It was a great experience. The staff is wonderful at CMC Mercy!! The surgery went smooth and I only stayed overnight. Feel free to adk me any questions...good luck!

Nice! Glad to hear things went smoothly for you. My surgery will be with Dr. Gersin on 7/22. CMC and all of Carolinas HealthCare System has the best medical professionals ever!!

Nice! Glad to hear things went smoothly for you. My surgery will be with Dr. Gersin on 7/22. CMC and all of Carolinas HealthCare System has the best medical professionals ever!!

They do!! You'll do great other than being a little sore from the incision where the stomach was removed I'm great!!

I had Pirello as well. He's an awesome Dr. I never had a problem and yet to have and a complication (10 days short of 8 months). His PA Christie is pretty darn awesome too.

Johnlatte I didn't know you were from around here. Thought you were out west with the rest of the gang. I've seen many of your posts. Hope your "wonky" foot gets better soon.

Hello Southern Pines! Who is your surgeon? My cousin performs the surgery in Pine Hurst.

Who is your cousin?

I'm in Asheboro but I'm getting my WLS in Pinehurst.

I'm from Lincolnton, NC.. I goin for surgery in the morning at Lake Norman Regional.. Dr.Heider is my doctor who will be doin my surgery in the morning at 7am..

Btw- I will be doin the gastric sleeve.. I'm kinda nervous, but I know I will be ok..

I'm from Lincolnton' date=' NC.. I goin for surgery in the morning at Lake Norman Regional.. Dr.Heider is my doctor who will be doin my surgery in the morning at 7am..[/quote']

Good luck crystal!

Thank you!!

Thank you!!

You will do great!! I too was nervous but the surgery was a piece of cake. It's over before you know it!! Good luck!! I was sleeved 7/8 so If I can help in any way let me know

I'm from Lincolnton' date=' NC.. I goin for surgery in the morning at Lake Norman Regional.. Dr.Heider is my doctor who will be doin my surgery in the morning at 7am..[/quote']

You must be the case before me. I will be dr heider's 10 am case. Do I think he will so two cases before 10?

I'm from Lincolnton' date=' NC.. I goin for surgery in the morning at Lake Norman Regional.. Dr.Heider is my doctor who will be doin my surgery in the morning at 7am..[/quote']

Btw my name is Domingo

I am in Charlotte. Going to Dr. Alvarez august 10th!