Hello, everyone! I live in NC and was wondering if there are any NC sleevers out there? I'm finished all my pre-op appointments and I'm now waiting for my surgeons office to receive my clearance from the pysch eval that I passed. I am so ready for change. I've committed myself to changing my life style for the better. I quit drinking soda 3 months ago. I only drink Water and if I want something flavored I use crystal light or others like it. I even moved to clean eating. Because of those changes I lost 22 pounds. I am hoping to have my surgery before the year ends since I met my deductible and out of pocket max. If anyone would love to share where they are at the process, I would love to hear it.

Tabbatha

Where in NC are you? I'm in Apex. I had Dr. Enochs and gave had absolutely zero problems. I was sleeved six weeks ago. I'm down 28 lbs and loving it!!

Where in NC are you? I'm in Apex. I had Dr. Enochs and gave had absolutely zero problems. I was sleeved six weeks ago. I'm down 28 lbs and loving it!!

I'm in Charlotte. My doctor is Dr Pirrello with Presbyterian Hospital.

Where in NC are you? I'm in Apex. I had Dr. Enochs and gave had absolutely zero problems. I was sleeved six weeks ago. I'm down 28 lbs and loving it!!

I'm in Charlotte. I see Dr. Pirrello. I cannot wait to get my sleeve. Great job on the weight loss so far. How was your over all experience?

Overall it was really no big deal. I've had 2 c-sections so the pain wasn't comparable. The sleeve pain was nothing really. I stopped taking the narcotic pain relievers after 4 days. Just take it easy and slow for a couple weeks right after.

Overall it was really no big deal. I've had 2 c-sections so the pain wasn't comparable. The sleeve pain was nothing really. I stopped taking the narcotic pain relievers after 4 days. Just take it easy and slow for a couple weeks right after.

I had a c-section too before. So I should be good then . I plan on taking a few weeks off from work. Just so that I can get acclimated to my new sleeve.

Hello' date=' everyone! I live in NC and was wondering if there are any NC sleevers out there? I'm finished all my pre-op appointments and I'm now waiting for my surgeons office to receive my clearance from the pysch eval that I passed. I am so ready for change. I've committed myself to changing my life style for the better. I quit drinking soda 3 months ago. I only drink Water and if I want something flavored I use crystal light or others like it. I even moved to clean eating. Because of those changes I lost 22 pounds. I am hoping to have my surgery before the year ends since I met my deductible and out of pocket max. If anyone would love to share where they are at the process, I would love to hear it.

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Hi Tabbatha...im still preop, hoping to have my surgery in November. I live near Charlotte (in Cramerton). I have also lost about 30 lbs w/ diet and exercise while going through the preop process...im looking for a surgery sister

Hi Tabbatha...im still preop' date=' hoping to have my surgery in November. I live near Charlotte (in Cramerton). I have also lost about 30 lbs w/ diet and exercise while going through the preop process...im looking for a surgery sister[/quote']

My surgeons office just submitted all my paperwork yesterday to the insurance company. If you have Facebook there's a group that I am in called sleeved sisters. It's a real good group and very positive.

Good luck!!!

I got approved today. I'm scheduled for 10/25.

Hi I am in Matthews and have Dr Pirrello as well . I am now pending 60 days with the Nutritionist before I am scheduled. I want to be scheduled this year while I have met my deductible with Cigna.

Hi I am in Matthews and have Dr Pirrello as well . I am now pending 60 days with the Nutritionist before I am scheduled. I want to be scheduled this year while I have met my deductible with Cigna.

Were they all booked up? When I had my appointment I called in July and saw the nutritionist in August. I love Dr P. Very good doctor and his staff is great.

My surgery date was changed to 11/1. The surgery will be in Charlotte.

I have been calling each month for the nutritionist apt. I received a letter Sat stating I need to go ahead and schedule the last two apts so I can get on the schedule for surgery. Cigna changed to 4 nutrition apt and previously it was 3 and this month i would have completed everything. :-(

I have been calling each month for the nutritionist apt. I received a letter Sat stating I need to go ahead and schedule the last two apts so I can get on the schedule for surgery. Cigna changed to 4 nutrition apt and previously it was 3 and this month i would have completed everything. :-(

Awe man that sucks. I can understand wanting to get it done this year. I hope you can get in and get it scheduled for this year.

Tabbatha35. . . What type of insurance do you have? How many nutrition apt did you have to do? Did you get your date before you finished the nutrition apt?

Tabbatha35. . . What type of insurance do you have? How many nutrition apt did you have to do? Did you get your date before you finished the nutrition apt?

I have bcbs hra plan. I only had 1 nutrition appointment and get cleared by her and I was. I got my date after my surgeons office got my psych eval, sleep dr clearance, md's clearance/recommendation, and history of weight.

My surgeons office submitted my paperwork last Monday and it was approved the next day.