How y'all doing?

I literally just posted a topic to see if anyone was close to the upstate area. I'm having my surgery November 7th just got the date today! I'd love to see where everyone is from. I live in Travelers Rest basically Greenville.

I am from Cheraw, SC. It's in the upper right hand part of the state, about 20 miles from Rockingham, NC. Congrats on your surgery date and I hope things go well for you! I am sure it will! I am 5 weeks out, down 40 lbs, 20 before 20 since surgery. I've had no complications and asnlong as I listen to my body and eat slowly, everything goes down well. It has been easier than I thought except for my second week of the liquid diet. It was hard for me because I felt like I was supposed to eat something. Once I accepted the liquids only I have felt so much better! You will not regret it!

I live in the Greer area and I'm having my surgery in November, but I haven't gotten the exact date yet. Dr. Johnson is my surgeon.

I am in Williamston( between Greenville and Anderson) I had surgery March 29th in Mexico. Nice to know some people close who are sleevers too.

I live in the Greer area and I'm having my surgery in November' date=' but I haven't gotten the exact date yet. Dr. Johnson is my surgeon.[/quote']

Oh your super close I'm like 10 miles from the old memorial hospital on 29. I don't recognize your drs name mine is Dr Eichhorn on woodruff rd. so great to see someone close.

I am in Williamston( between Greenville and Anderson) I had surgery March 29th in Mexico. Nice to know some people close who are sleevers too.

It is great to find a few people so close. How was your recovery?

Recovery was good. It just took some getting used to as far as eating slow and chewing food up. I have lost 65lbs so far. I wish I was a faster loser but I will take it.

Im in Upstate SC as well and just starting to think about getting the sleeve. I have no idea of the cost here though, if insurance isn't paying for your surgeries I would love to hear how much you are paying in our area?

Before I decided to go to Mexico. I went to bariatric solutions in greenville. The cash price was $12,500 for the sleeve. You have to go to the classes before surgery and buy there preop shakes and stuff. Classes are included in the price I think. I paid $4700 plus airfare to Mexico but that might be an option for you. I was a little freaked out at the thought at first but honestly think I got better care there than I would have here. I wish insurance would get on board more with weightloss surgeries.

thanks so much, I would be going to Spartanburg Regional but I'm sure the cost is very similar.

Scott and Eichhorn are the best and you can't forget about Kelly

Ninety six, sc in the house. i will be sleeved nov 5th in columbia. by dr strickland woot woot......

Congrats! You will not regret it!

I live in the Greer area and I'm having my surgery in November' date=' but I haven't gotten the exact date yet. Dr. Johnson is my surgeon.[/quote']

I am in Greer too! Lets buddy and support!!

Before I decided to go to Mexico. I went to bariatric solutions in greenville. The cash price was 12' date='500 for the sleeve. You have to go to the classes before surgery and buy there preop shakes and stuff. Classes are included in the price I think. I paid 4700 plus airfare to Mexico but that might be an option for you. I was a little freaked out at the thought at first but honestly think I got better care there than I would have here. I wish insurance would get on board more with weightloss surgeries.[/quote']

Cindy, I am going to Mexico too...Dr Alvarez