Anyone from NC?

[Quilter at Heart 0]

Happy New Year!!

Was just wondering if anyone is from NC? I have read several posts and have seen lost of places represented but nothing from NC. I'm just trying to find a doctor in my area that does the lap band procedure. I have an appointment scheduled for the information seminar with one suregery center in Greenville, but am curious if there are others?

God bless!

[Amanda1982 142]

Hi, I'm originally from Charlotte NC but, I currently live in Greensboro NC. Welcome

[saraannie 7]

Happy New Year!!

Was just wondering if anyone is from NC? I have read several posts and have seen lost of places represented but nothing from NC. I'm just trying to find a doctor in my area that does the lap band procedure. I have an appointment scheduled for the information seminar with one suregery center in Greenville, but am curious if there are others?

God bless!

HelloI am from Charlotte and am having my surgery on Jan 20th. Super nervous and excited at the same time. I start my preop diet next Thursday, so for the next 4 days I am eating all my favs, it will be awhile until I can have solid foods. Good luck with the seminar.

[KSD1971 0]

Happy New Year!!

Was just wondering if anyone is from NC? I have read several posts and have seen lost of places represented but nothing from NC. I'm just trying to find a doctor in my area that does the lap band procedure. I have an appointment scheduled for the information seminar with one suregery center in Greenville, but am curious if there are others?

God bless!

Hi There, I'm from NC but from the Charlotte area. Where exactly are you located?

[Quilter at Heart 0]

I am right outside of Jacksonville - close to the coast! Have you had the surgery already?

[NEW BEGINNINGS 0]

Welcome, I am from Jacksonville and had my surgery in March 16, 2009 with Dr. Pender in Greenville, I am below my goal weight & have lost 114 pounds, I love my lap band and really have liked dealing with his office. He is at the Brody Clinic at the hospital in Greenville. His office does have support meetings once a month in Greenville. Hope that all works out wells for you!

[BeverlyM 0]

Happy New Year!!

Was just wondering if anyone is from NC? I have read several posts and have seen lost of places represented but nothing from NC. I'm just trying to find a doctor in my area that does the lap band procedure. I have an appointment scheduled for the information seminar with one suregery center in Greenville, but am curious if there are others?

God bless!

Hi im from Goldsboro N.C. and my Dr. is Dr. Chapman in Greenville. I completed all my test had my decision visit was told by the office that my papers will be sent in this wweek.

[Quilter at Heart 0]

HelloI am from Charlotte and am having my surgery on Jan 20th. Super nervous and excited at the same time. I start my preop diet next Thursday, so for the next 4 days I am eating all my favs, it will be awhile until I can have solid foods. Good luck with the seminar.

Hello!

Just checking in on you! How are you doing with the liquid diet so far? I think that's the part that scares me the worst.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

God bless,

Jaleena

[Quilter at Heart 0]

Welcome, I am from Jacksonville and had my surgery in March 16, 2009 with Dr. Pender in Greenville, I am below my goal weight & have lost 114 pounds, I love my lap band and really have liked dealing with his office. He is at the Brody Clinic at the hospital in Greenville. His office does have support meetings once a month in Greenville. Hope that all works out wells for you!

Hello!

thanks for responding! It feels a little more real to me to think that someone right around here has had great results with the lap band. I am battling with doubts and fears and when I read your post - it really helped me feel better. Do you exercise a lot now? Has it been hard keeping the weight off? I just have so many questions!! lol

thanks again!

God bless,

Jaleena

[Quilter at Heart 0]

Hi im from Goldsboro N.C. and my Dr. is Dr. Chapman in Greenville. I completed all my test had my decision visit was told by the office that my papers will be sent in this wweek.

Hi,

Is your doctor with Southern Surgical? That's the only office I can find around here. How long has the entire process taken you to this point? Just wondering what type of timeline I will be looking at? My husband keeps thinking that this is going to go very quickly but I'm just not that sure after reading the posts

thanks for responding!!

God bless,

Jaleena

[BeverlyM 0]

No the office is ECU Physicans(brody school of medicine division of bariatric surgery). I printed off the package online faxed it to the office. My first visit with the surgeon 11/11/10 Nutrition visit on 11/17 phys on 11/22 all hosipital test and anesthesia on 11/22 and 12/2. Decision visit on 12/16. Office didnt turn in papers to BCBS until 1/3/11(insurance girl was out) Got call about approval 1/5/11. Got surgery date 1/6/11. SURGERY on 1/26/11:)

[Quilter at Heart 0]

Hi im from Goldsboro N.C. and my Dr. is Dr. Chapman in Greenville. I completed all my test had my decision visit was told by the office that my papers will be sent in this wweek.

Hi,

How long ago did you start the process? Do they explain both the by pass and the lapband at the seminar? I have several friends who think that the bypass would be the best - I was thinking the lapband and now I just don't know which!! What made you decide?

Look forward to hearing from you!

God bless,

Jaleena

[BeverlyM 0]

Hi Jaleena i posted my dates form the begining right above your last post i didnt go to a siminar but i researched both deeply and think the lapband is better for me. My doc say its my choice but i think he was trying to get my to do the gastric. He say alot of people expect the fast results likr gastric but i already know its a slow process and alot more effort with lapbandbut im willing to put in the work and have realistic expectations

Hi,

How long ago did you start the process? Do they explain both the by pass and the lapband at the seminar? I have several friends who think that the bypass would be the best - I was thinking the lapband and now I just don't know which!! What made you decide?

Look forward to hearing from you!

God bless,

Jaleena

[BeverlyM 0]

Hi New Beginings im with dr chapman in the same office

Welcome, I am from Jacksonville and had my surgery in March 16, 2009 with Dr. Pender in Greenville, I am below my goal weight & have lost 114 pounds, I love my lap band and really have liked dealing with his office. He is at the Brody Clinic at the hospital in Greenville. His office does have support meetings once a month in Greenville. Hope that all works out wells for you!

[Adrea 0]

I am right outside of Jacksonville - close to the coast! Have you had the surgery already?

Hello! I am just starting the process, I am from Jacksonville too! Who did your surgery? Are you happy with it?