Anyone in the North Carolina area just starting out or close to surgery?

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Hi I live in Asheboro North Carolina. Grew up in Pleasant Garden butt lived in Florida for the last few years. I got to find me a surgeon around this area. But so far doing pretty good had surgery September 6th in Florida. Lost 121 .7 pounds since late June

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I live in Beaufort and work in Havelock.

I have been looking into the surgery for a while, but I am going to be self-pay so the cost has been very prohibitive for me. But I have gotten to a point that my health is worth more than money. I have entertained going to Mexico to the Oasis of Hope Hospital with Dr. Illan. Has anyone else used Oasis of Hope and Dr. Illan?

Sorry I haven't. Seems like I heard they weren't bad. But some of the horror stories from other types of surgery would scare me. I'm guessing you have no insurance?

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Hickory N.C. AHaving surgery in morning in Mathews through Novant Health

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Hickory N.C. AHaving surgery in morning in Mathews through Novant Health

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Good luck I'm sure you'll do great. Which surgery are you having?

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I'm scheduled for the sleeved on 12/15 with Dr. Bruce.

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I'm scheduled for the sleeved on 12/15 with Dr. Bruce.

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Ready to start the new year off right correct? Good luck

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Sorry I haven't. Seems like I heard they weren't bad. But some of the horror stories from other types of surgery would scare me. I'm guessing you have no insurance?

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Yeah I have read some horror stories with cosmetic surgery in Mexico, but I haven't heard anything bad about WLS.

I have insurance but they have excluded any weight loss coverage including bariatric surgery.

I'm scheduled for the sleeved on 12/15 with Dr. Bruce.

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Good luck, you will do great and have a new lease on life.

Gastric sleeve

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Gastric sleeve

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Good luck. I'm sure nerves are bothering you.. But I'm sure you'll do great and the results are well worth it. I had RNY I can't help you. With your specific surgery at least but if I can help are you can just encourage don't hesitate to ask.

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Sorry I haven't. Seems like I heard they weren't bad. But some of the horror stories from other types of surgery would scare me. I'm guessing you have no insurance?

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Yeah I have read some horror stories with cosmetic surgery in Mexico, but I haven't heard anything bad about WLS.

I have insurance but they have excluded any weight loss coverage including bariatric surgery.

Of course I can't give you any recommendations on that. But I can't suggest doing as much internet searches you can find people who have done it get their opinion. Contact NIH. Who knows they may have a study and can help you out. Well worth investigating. And if I can help in any way please don't hesitate to ask.

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