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Just wondering if anyone from NC

I had my surgery 5-30-18 just looking for someone close by to join journeys with...

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    • wwbigal
      wwbigal

      Hi, I had my DS surgery on December 13th, 2018. It was performed by Dr Jon Bruce, MD of WakeMed Bariatric Specialists Of NC In Cary, NC. I had lost 20 lbs prior to surgery and have lost 50lbs since su

    • angyplus5
      angyplus5

      Sending love and prayers to you!!! Dr Bruce did mine as well, he is fantastic!!! I had the DS as well. Please let us know how everything goes....[emoji8]

    • Glamgirl
      Glamgirl

      Hello! Dr Bruce did mine too In April! Love him!!! He is the best! I am sending you prayers and hope all goes well for you!!! Also your weight loss seems to be going fantastic!!!

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    On 5/9/2019 at 9:01 AM, AllieCat1993 said:

    Hey NC Friends!

    I live in Jacksonville, but I am going through the REX Bariatric Program in Raleigh. I still have some time to go, but it's I could have surgery as early as December. As long as all the testing is done by October, my surgeon told me I will be looking at a December surgery! Very excited! And a huge congratulations to everyone here, I wish you the best of luck!

    -Allison

    Which Dr are you seeing? Are they in Cary?

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    I'm from Willow Spring right outside Fuquay Varina. I had my surgery on April 5th. Ive had a rough ride. In have friends in Clayton actually was there on Friday atbthe Cleveland Draft House to see a great band. Automag!

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    Always wanted to ask someone, how did Fuquay Varina get its name? Not the first time I have seen that name.
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    On 5/10/2019 at 11:09 AM, Lena809 said:

    Which Dr are you seeing? Are they in Cary?

    I'm going through REX Bariatrics in Raleigh

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    On 5/10/2019 at 11:09 AM, Lena809 said:

    Which Dr are you seeing? Are they in Cary?

    Dr. Bermudez with REX Bariatrics*

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    2 minutes ago, micad224 said:

    I see Dr. Bermudez at Rex.

    Oh, how neat! How far along are you in the program?

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    11 minutes ago, micad224 said:

    Post op. I had my DS on April 5th. Little over 5 weeks ago.

    Congratulations! That's exciting. I hope you are recovering well :)

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    2 hours ago, micad224 said:

    I'm from Willow Spring right outside Fuquay Varina. I had my surgery on April 5th. Ive had a rough ride. In have friends in Clayton actually was there on Friday atbthe Cleveland Draft House to see a great band. Automag!

    I know where that is, right on 70...lol I’m from NY so I’m still learning places, we almost bought a house in willow springs also...my surgery was by Dr Palati in Cary WakeMed

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    24 minutes ago, micad224 said:

    Post op. I had my DS on April 5th. Little over 5 weeks ago.

    I hope is well...congratulations

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    20 hours ago, Butterfly87$ said:

    Clayton NC... Dr. Bermudez... Hoping for a surgery date in the early Fall

    Keep us posted, I went to dr philistinism he was in Clayton but moved to Cary...I’m in Clayton near 42 east...where are you in Clayton?

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    • 3 weeks later...
    I’m having ds Friday with Dr Pilatti and I also live in Clayton in the 42 east area. I am having revision from lapband after nearly 10 years.
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    11 hours ago, Gaylancsu said:

    I’m having ds Friday with Dr Pilatti and I also live in Clayton in the 42 east area. I am having revision from lapband after nearly 10 years.

    Good luck, the best decision I’ve mad I had my 1 year ago, I also live in Clayton off 42 east

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