Anyone located in the Upstate area of South Carolina

[BamaGirly37 45]

My surgery is set for November 7th. I'm looking for a buddy or mentor for support. I live in the Greenville area. Let me know if anyone is the area and willing to mentor/buddy. Thanks so much.

[jbrown 5]

I am in the Charlotte area, a bit too far for you. I am eight days out from surgery and wish you well

[Only1likeme 69]

Hi. I live in Anderson. . From Va though. .I have finally made the decision to sleeve.. I've been investigating this procedure for at least a year now and Im finally there. ..I have done all but 2 support groups and finally made it to the stage of approval and I'm so anxious The Bariatric center has been helpful but it's nerve racking. ..Where are you having your surgery if you don't mind me asking. ..

[BamaGirly37 45]

My surgeon is Dr. Eichhorn from Bariatric Solutions on Woodruff Road. My surgery will be at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. When is your date?

[Only1likeme 69]

Wow. . my surgeon will be Dr. Scott at Hillcrest as well. .I don't have a date yet because I'm awaiting insurance approval. . keeping my fingers crossed

[fazekasr 30]

Good luck I am in Aiken and do not regret having the sleeve. My surgery was 11-6-2012 down from my 2 week preop of 336 to now 210-215 you will do great.

[Only1likeme 69]

Do you remember how long surgery approval took m this is so neve racking. .. When did you get your date and how is the opti? what's the best to get?

[BamaGirly37 45]

Wow. . my surgeon will be Dr. Scott at Hillcrest as well. .I don't have a date yet because I'm awaiting insurance approval. . keeping my fingers crossed

That's great he is very nice. Do you attend the groups in Greenville?

As for my insurance approval it only took 1 day but I called my insurance company the day it was submitted to make sure they received it. I also told them I could not get a surgery date until it was approved so the lady was great and put a note in the system that I needed it processed ASAP. So it would not hurt to give them a call on Monday and see what they say. I look forward to seeing when your date is.

About the Opti Fast I bought the sample pack at the office so I could try to find out what I liked. For me I am going to go with the RTD shakes. I could not handle the taste of the powder it was awful for me. I would buy the sample pack it was $30 and had 1 of everything. I am so glad I got it.

Congrats!!!

[Only1likeme 69]

Awesome. .. Thanks for your response. Yes I do go to support groups in Greenville and Anderson. . mostly in Gville. .I just love Carmen. . she's been keeping my nerves calm. We submitted my info to insurance on Thursday of last week. .I received a key from my insurance Tuesday if this week for more info. Shea days she had it under control but I am still nervous. . finally yesterday I got up the nerve to call my insurance company and the department that I needed to speak to was closed. .. so I wanted to scream. .. I'm Just going to pray on it and call them Monday around noon and see what we get? ? My schedule at work is demanding and I'm hoping that I can get surgery the 1st of December so for the new year. .I will be a new me in progress lol. . Congrats to you and thanks so much for the feedback. . the last class I went to in Greenville was the physician orientation. .I will be going this coming Tuesday to the role model class. . is my favorite! Are you done with your support groups?

[Only1likeme 69]

I will get the sample pack while I'm there on Tuesday

[BamaGirly37 45]

I have finished with all the required groups. I was there for the Physician group. I agree that Carmen is awesome.

My next appt is Friday. I go to purchase the Opti Fast then and start the 4 week diet the following Monday. Then I have the weekly groups for it on Thursday mornings.

I hope you can get a surgery the beginning of December. I got my approval at the beginning of September and her first available day for surgery was Nov 7. I was hoping for a October date but they seem to be very busy this time of year.

Good luck I will try and go on Tuesday and we can meet! Is it the morning or evening group?

[Only1likeme 69]

Morning meeting...

patiently waiting

[WeighDownSouth 40]

I'm having mine in DEC. I'm in Pickens County

[BamaGirly37 45]

I'm having mine in DEC. I'm in Pickens County

That's great. What doctor/practice are you seeing? I'm sure your getting excited I know I am

[Blessedfun 89]

Hi! I live in Greenville. I am post op. My surgery was May 15. Hw 240 when I checked a couple of weeks ago, I was down over 80 lbs. I used to wear 20-22 and have on size 12 that are too big now. I love my sleeve. Here for any question.

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)