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tabbatha35    44

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Hello, everyone! I live in NC and was wondering if there are any NC sleevers out there? I'm finished all my pre-op appointments and I'm now waiting for my surgeons office to receive my clearance from the pysch eval that I passed. I am so ready for change. I've committed myself to changing my life style for the better. I quit drinking soda 3 months ago. I only drink Water and if I want something flavored I use crystal light or others like it. I even moved to clean eating. Because of those changes I lost 22 pounds. I am hoping to have my surgery before the year ends since I met my deductible and out of pocket max. If anyone would love to share where they are at the process, I would love to hear it.

Tabbatha

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wasabi    57

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Where in NC are you? I'm in Apex. I had Dr. Enochs and gave had absolutely zero problems. I was sleeved six weeks ago. I'm down 28 lbs and loving it!!

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tabbatha35    44

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Where in NC are you? I'm in Apex. I had Dr. Enochs and gave had absolutely zero problems. I was sleeved six weeks ago. I'm down 28 lbs and loving it!!

I'm in Charlotte. My doctor is Dr Pirrello with Presbyterian Hospital.

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tabbatha35    44

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Where in NC are you? I'm in Apex. I had Dr. Enochs and gave had absolutely zero problems. I was sleeved six weeks ago. I'm down 28 lbs and loving it!!

I'm in Charlotte. I see Dr. Pirrello. I cannot wait to get my sleeve. Great job on the weight loss so far. How was your over all experience?

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wasabi    57

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Overall it was really no big deal. I've had 2 c-sections so the pain wasn't comparable. The sleeve pain was nothing really. I stopped taking the narcotic pain relievers after 4 days. Just take it easy and slow for a couple weeks right after.

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tabbatha35    44

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Overall it was really no big deal. I've had 2 c-sections so the pain wasn't comparable. The sleeve pain was nothing really. I stopped taking the narcotic pain relievers after 4 days. Just take it easy and slow for a couple weeks right after.

I had a c-section too before. So I should be good then . I plan on taking a few weeks off from work. Just so that I can get acclimated to my new sleeve.

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Hello' date=' everyone! I live in NC and was wondering if there are any NC sleevers out there? I'm finished all my pre-op appointments and I'm now waiting for my surgeons office to receive my clearance from the pysch eval that I passed. I am so ready for change. I've committed myself to changing my life style for the better. I quit drinking soda 3 months ago. I only drink Water and if I want something flavored I use crystal light or others like it. I even moved to clean eating. Because of those changes I lost 22 pounds. I am hoping to have my surgery before the year ends since I met my deductible and out of pocket max. If anyone would love to share where they are at the process, I would love to hear it.

Tabbatha[/quote']

Hi Tabbatha...im still preop, hoping to have my surgery in November. I live near Charlotte (in Cramerton). I have also lost about 30 lbs w/ diet and exercise while going through the preop process...im looking for a surgery sister

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tabbatha35    44

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Hi Tabbatha...im still preop' date=' hoping to have my surgery in November. I live near Charlotte (in Cramerton). I have also lost about 30 lbs w/ diet and exercise while going through the preop process...im looking for a surgery sister[/quote']

My surgeons office just submitted all my paperwork yesterday to the insurance company. If you have Facebook there's a group that I am in called sleeved sisters. It's a real good group and very positive.

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tabbatha35    44

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I got approved today. I'm scheduled for 10/25.

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Ms Sixx    1

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Hi I am in Matthews and have Dr Pirrello as well . I am now pending 60 days with the Nutritionist before I am scheduled. I want to be scheduled this year while I have met my deductible with Cigna.

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tabbatha35    44

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Hi I am in Matthews and have Dr Pirrello as well . I am now pending 60 days with the Nutritionist before I am scheduled. I want to be scheduled this year while I have met my deductible with Cigna.

Were they all booked up? When I had my appointment I called in July and saw the nutritionist in August. I love Dr P. Very good doctor and his staff is great.

My surgery date was changed to 11/1. The surgery will be in Charlotte.

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Ms Sixx    1

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I have been calling each month for the nutritionist apt. I received a letter Sat stating I need to go ahead and schedule the last two apts so I can get on the schedule for surgery. Cigna changed to 4 nutrition apt and previously it was 3 and this month i would have completed everything. :-(

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tabbatha35    44

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I have been calling each month for the nutritionist apt. I received a letter Sat stating I need to go ahead and schedule the last two apts so I can get on the schedule for surgery. Cigna changed to 4 nutrition apt and previously it was 3 and this month i would have completed everything. :-(

Awe man that sucks. I can understand wanting to get it done this year. I hope you can get in and get it scheduled for this year.

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Ms Sixx    1

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Tabbatha35. . . What type of insurance do you have? How many nutrition apt did you have to do? Did you get your date before you finished the nutrition apt?

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