Charlotte Nc Area?

[loveIzMe 14]

Are there any Charlotte sleevers that have had and complications? My information was sent to insurance on Friday, I'm getting excited but still nervous at the same time.

[Red597 35]

Hey lovelzMe...I'm also here in Charlotte, but thank God, no complications! Who's your surgeon?

[sacharliem 44]

Hi All,

I'm from Charlotte also, I have surgery next Tuesday in Mexico, I'm scared to death!!! Glad to see other members from Charlotte here, where or when are you having surgery!!

[Red597 35]

I had my surgery on 8/28 in Albemarle at the hospital where I work. So far, everything has gone textbook well. The first 2 weeks are hard, and I am still having trouble getting in.all my fluids and Protein, but its getting better day by day.

Some days I do wish that I could eat a little more, but then I have to remind myself that I'm only 4 weeks out and what my reasons for having the surgery on the first place are.

[loveIzMe 14]

Hey lovelzMe...I'm also here in Charlotte' date=' but thank God, no complications! Who's your surgeon?[/quote']

Dr. Voellinger at Southeast Bariatric.

[Lloydthumper 70]

I'm in Gastonia had mine on 9/19 but I had mine in Conway SC Had to self pay was $8000 promotion. So far so good still adjusting but no complications so far knock on wood

[kmoore 97]

I am in Rock Hill, work in Charlotte. Having mine done with Dr. Voellinger at Presby Main Hospital in 2 weeks (Oct 15)! On day 1 of my 2-week pre-op diet

[Red597 35]

I like Dr. Voellinger - really nice man and great surgeon. I actually applied for the RD job in his office a few years back, but it actually went to a good friend of mine, but she's since left.

[Red597 35]

Who is the dietitian there now?

[loveIzMe 14]

I am in Rock Hill' date=' work in Charlotte. Having mine done with Dr. Voellinger at Presby Main Hospital in 2 weeks (Oct 15)! On day 1 of my 2-week pre-op diet <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Great! How long did insurance take? Keep me posted!

[Susan 2.0 278]

I'm in Raleigh but being sleeved on Oct 15th by Dr Heider at Lake Norman Regional.

[kmoore 97]

Who is the dietitian there now?

Could have told you if you hadn't asked...lol. I have her card in my notebook at home. Will get back to you on that

[kmoore 97]

Great! How long did insurance take? Keep me posted!

I have the dreaded Cigna, which likes to take their sweet time. Had an acceptance at 31 days! Required 6 month medical management when I started, but recently changed to 3 months. By the time I'll have my surgery, I will have been going for this for 1 year and 2 weeks

I started out just wanting to try on my own under medical management, but at my 6 month mark, decided to go ahead with surgery. If I would have started out with my mind set on surgery, I would probably be post op by now I had to complete nutritionist visits, psych visit, exercise physiologist visit, barium swallow, blood work, cardiologist visit, which turned into a stress test. All of this tacked on extra time for me.

[Red597 35]

Thanks kmoore!

[kmoore 97]

Thanks kmoore!

It's Kristen Shaben.