My surgery is June 9th, so excited

I'm in charlotte too. Had my surgery with southeast bariatrics. I used dr volleinger. So far, so good. I am only one week post op. Maybe they can follow you

I'm using SE Bariatrics too but Dr. Kolasch is my Dr. I still have a June and July follow up before it goes to insurance so I'm hoping for a early fall date. About how long is your recovery?

I had surgery on the 9th of June. The first 3-4 days were uncomfortable, but manageable. I had a hernia repair also. Getting fluids in was difficult, but no problems now- except my little tummy doesn't like certain protein powders. Premier chocolate is my current fav. I drink 3 per day, 30grams of protein in each, 11oz each. I use flavored drops in my water. I have one incision that has been a little sore. Good luck as you wade through the pre op stuff. My first appointment was in February and I got sleeved in June

I'm in Greensboro and getting sleeved July 29th...so excited, but nervous at the same time!

I will be getting sleeved on July 31st! I too am nervous and excited all at the same time. Everything is falling into place! ????

_{Hi I'm in Oak Island, NC....Congrats! I was sleeved on September 9th, 2014. I lost 50 so far. Good Luck!}

Year physical coming up and down 60 pounds. Next year the other half! ????????

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I had the sleeve Dec. 3, 2014 at Wake Forrest with Dr. McNatt. The folks at Wake Forrest Weight Management have been great. Blessed to live near great medicine.

Is this thread dead, or are there so more NC Sleevers out there? Just curious. I am in Raleigh and have a date of March 17th.

I'm going through SE Bariatrics too but Dr. Kolosch(sp) is doing my sleeve.

I'm going to see dr V, but was curious as to your experience at southeast Bariatric? My appointment with surgeon is February 6th

I had my sleeve last June with Dr V. I have had no problems. He is very down to earth and will answer any questions. I wish I had done this years ago. 55 pounds lighter and another 20 to go. Good luck to you on your journey

I had my sleeve last June with Dr V. I have had no problems. He is very down to earth and will answer any questions. I wish I had done this years ago. 55 pounds lighter and another 20 to go. Good luck to you on your journey

Good morning, and thank you for your response ???? congratulations on your loss and good luck with the rest you want to lose!!!!! So glad to hear he is down to earth and answers any questions....

So nobody in Raleigh or a date in March?

So nobody in Raleigh or a date in March?

Hi largeininc! I'm right outside of Raleigh, had surgery with Duke metabolic weight loss center (durham) Monday 12/01/14. I started all my pre-op stuff at Bariatric Specialists of NC in Cary, NC But had to switch to duke due to insurance requirement. Loving my sleeve and progress so far. I started in May, I had a 6 month program for insurance so March will come quick!

DeeSleeved....who did your surgery?

DeeSleeved....who did your surgery?

Dr. Dana Portenier at Durham regional hospital ???? (it's a male not female)

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