Is there anyone in North Carolina getting the sleeve, or thinking about it?

Yes, I've had my first appointment with Miles Surgical in Wilmington.

I am looking into having it done in Raleigh. I have BCBS of NC insurance. Next week I will be attending REX hospital's information seminar.

I am looking into having it done in Raleigh. I have BCBS of NC insurance. Next week I will be attending REX hospital's information seminar.

Good choice! I will have BCBS Illinois as of 01/01/16. Good luck!

Edited November 18, 201510 yr by LadyWarren

Thanks! I am very nervous!

I'm in Charlotte and just had mine done this past Thursday, the 19th. Dr. Heider in Mooresville did mine.

Congratulations and good luck on your journey????

Please keep us posted on your progress!

I'm in Charlotte and just had mine done this past Thursday, the 19th. Dr. Heider in Mooresville did mine.

Congratulations:) and please keep us updated. How are you coming along?

Edited November 22, 201510 yr by LadyWarren

I'm in Winston Salem and I've just recently started my journey. I have my psych evaluation on this week and Nut visit in 2weeks. I was given a timeframe of late February or early March.

I'm nervous and excited at the same time.

I'm near Charlotte - I was sleeved 12/2. ☺️

I am in Raleigh area. I am going through Bariatric Specialists of NC- Dr. Bruce. I started my journey in June and am approved through Highmark BCBS and waiting my final pre-op visit to schedule. I am hopeful to get it done before the end of December. I will be having it done at Rex.

I am in Raleigh area. I am going through Bariatric Specialists of NC- Dr. Bruce. I started my journey in June and am approved through Highmark BCBS and waiting my final pre-op visit to schedule. I am hopeful to get it done before the end of December. I will be having it done at Rex.

Hey.. I will be going to Dr. Bruce too:) I will be starting January 1st when my new insurance coverage begins. My husband works at one of the hospitals he does surgery, and two of his co-workers went to him for their sleeve. They are both so happy, and highly recommended Dr. Bruce. Please Keep me updated, and good luck!

@@LadyWarren That's great. It was quite the process but I am excited to have the surgery. I had to complete 6 months of nutrition visits, psy eval, sleep study, cardio work up, and upper GI scope. I will keep you posted. Dr. Bruce is very upfront and tells you like it is, which I appreciate.

@@LadyWarren That's great. It was quite the process but I am excited to have the surgery. I had to complete 6 months of nutrition visits, psy eval, sleep study, cardio work up, and upper GI scope. I will keep you posted. Dr. Bruce is very upfront and tells you like it is, which I appreciate.

Did they put you to sleep when they did the GI scope? My insurance doesn't require a six month diet anymore... I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

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Yes, they put you to sleep. It's a lighter anesthetic though. At first I hated the idea of the 6 months, but now that they are passed (and it went by fast)- I am glad for them. It not only helped me plan and understand further, but I also got to know the PA Sarah better and loved her.

Yes, they put you to sleep. It's a lighter anesthetic though. At first I hated the idea of the 6 months, but now that they are passed (and it went by fast)- I am glad for them. It not only helped me plan and understand further, but I also got to know the PA Sarah better and loved her.

Thanks for the info:)

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