Ms Sixx 1 Posted June 15, 2013 I have worked out for years and just lose 5 lbs here and there. I have a BMI of 40 and have high blood pressure. I do have Cigna PPP Insurance. I just don't know the first step . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deepthinkingbro1 2 Posted June 15, 2013 Find a surgeon in your area that performs this surgery and make an appointment to attend the support group my lady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deepthinkingbro1 2 Posted June 15, 2013 its not easy but worth it for your self esteem and your overall health my lady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deepthinkingbro1 2 Posted June 15, 2013 well guess youre busy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Sixx 1 Posted June 16, 2013 its not easy but worth it for your self esteem and your overall health my lady OK, I could sure use it. Seems like I am not getting anywhere. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennLKN 4 Posted June 16, 2013 Wendy, I was sleeved at Lake norman Regional Medical Center at the end of May. Dr, Heider, the surgeon, is very impressive. If you call LKN Regional, they will inform you when the next meeting is and they can help you in the right direction. Good luck! 1 Susan 2.0 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyannalise 4 Posted June 16, 2013 Hi I leave in Charlotte and I will be having surgery on 7/15, my surgeon is Dr. Paul Enoch in cary,NC I started this process in 2008 and my insurance would not cover and now it does. My advice to you is start with a seminar either in person or online but find a great b surgeon the reason I'm going back to Cary/Raleigh for my surgeon this is who I started out with and I'm very comfortable with Dr. Paul Enochs. This has to be something you want to do for you and your health and a better way of life, longevity, and the benefits I can hardly wait, I've actually be living as if I have already been sleeved. A friend of mine who lives in Charlotte nc went to Bariatric Surgery Charlotte 704-377-3900 and said they were excellent. Good luck to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dee White 140 Posted June 16, 2013 Hi I leave in Charlotte and I will be having surgery on 7/15' date=' my surgeon is Dr. Paul Enoch in cary,NC I started this process in 2008 and my insurance would not cover and now it does. My advice to you is start with a seminar either in person or online but find a great b surgeon the reason I'm going back to Cary/Raleigh for my surgeon this is who I started out with and I'm very comfortable with Dr. Paul Enochs. This has to be something you want to do for you and your health and a better way of life, longevity, and the benefits I can hardly wait, I've actually be living as if I have already been sleeved. A friend of mine who lives in Charlotte nc went to Bariatric Surgery Charlotte 704-377-3900 and said they were excellent. Good luck to you[/quote'] ur getting sleeve On my birthday good luck and congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoJo 8 Posted June 19, 2013 I second Lake Norman Regional Center!! Make an appointment with Dr. Heider ASAP!! 1 Susan 2.0 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoJo 8 Posted June 19, 2013 I second Lake Norman Regional Medical Center!! Make an appointment with Dr. Heider ASAP!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyannalise 4 Posted June 19, 2013 Lake Norman B is great. I get nutrition from there . 1 Susan 2.0 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meganlj 43 Posted July 10, 2013 Wendy' date=' I was sleeved at Lake norman Regional Medical Center at the end of May. Dr, Heider, the surgeon, is very impressive. If you call LKN Regional, they will inform you when the next meeting is and they can help you in the right direction. Good luck![/quote'] Agreed! Love the whole practice- you can do his seminar online too if you wanna check him out first. He operates at lake Norman reg medical or at CMC Northeast in concord. I saw a few other drs in the area and would recommend him without a second thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinNC 27 Posted July 10, 2013 I would also suggest contacting Cigna to see what is covered, what is required & what doctor is in-network for you. That way you will have an idea when you attend the seminars about the whole insurance coverage & testing process. I will be getting sleeved Aug 14th at UNC-CH with Dr. Overby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms Sixx 1 Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks for all the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites