shalotta1974 5 Posted July 13, 2015 Hello I'm from Chapel Hill got my surgery May 13 at UNC and I love my Doctor for the person who getting theirs dine at UNC Dr.Overby is the best good luck. The only problem I've had is really bad nausea abd Constipation but it's gotten better. My food intake is still a work in progress but I'm eating more than I use to the key is exercise. Good Luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessterNC 92 Posted July 13, 2015 Scheduled for July 23rd, they want the hernia surgeon in there as well. I really liked the surgeon so that helps me. Good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbingo 24 Posted July 14, 2015 @ MrsSugarbabe, who did your surgery? Which hospital? and what is pleural effusion complications???? I'm hoping for a October/November surgery in Charlotte with Carolina Weight Management at CMC-Mercy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcon 305 Posted July 14, 2015 @@LittleMissCopular My doctor is Dr. Jon Bruce. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linzlou2000 193 Posted July 15, 2015 Just a little north----Hampton Roads, VA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheShrinkingExpat 2 Posted July 15, 2015 Hi from Cary! Surgery is today at Rex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsSugarbabe 727 Posted July 15, 2015 @@kbingo - check your private messages for an answer to your questions. I didn't want to "hijack" this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheShrinkingExpat 2 Posted July 16, 2015 All 'Sleevedup' and very happy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camsmom08 10 Posted July 16, 2015 That's great TheshrinkingExpat! Hope your doing great and have an easy recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muncheechee 21 Posted July 17, 2015 Charlotte here. Going to Carolinas Weight Management. Hubby and I are getting sleeved together and we meet the surgeon (Dr Gersin) tomorrow. Started the 6 month supervised diet last month so hoping for surgery December or January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queencity 62 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Charlotte here, i am with southeast bariatrics and so far so good. I have all my appointments scheduled in the next 4 weeks; psych. July 20, NUT july 30, egd aug 12 and excercise aug 13. I had my cardio last week. I feel like everything is going so quick specially that my insurance doesnt require a diet. Edited July 17, 2015 by queencity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IamKe69 18 Posted July 17, 2015 Charlotte here. Going to Carolinas Weight Management. Hubby and I are getting sleeved together and we meet the surgeon (Dr Gersin) tomorrow. Started the 6 month supervised diet last month so hoping for surgery December or January. Dr. Gersin did my surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canmarsh 8 Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Am in NC getting sleeved hopefully in November. Dr. Bruce with Bariatric Specialists is surgeon. Have to do 6 months pre op diet beforehand. I've completed psych, ultrasound, chest X-ray, 1 nutrition group, sleep study, and 2 monthly appts so far. @@tcon how has the process been for you so far? Edited July 19, 2015 by Candy Papke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcon 305 Posted July 19, 2015 Am in NC getting sleeved hopefully in November. Dr. Bruce with Bariatric Specialists is surgeon. Have to do 6 months pre op diet beforehand. I've completed psych, ultrasound, chest X-ray, 1 nutrition group, sleep study, and 2 monthly appts so far. @@tcon how has the process been for you so far? Process has been fairly easy. I started my pre-op diet last week. He required 1 week of 2 shakes, 2 crisp Snacks and 1 lean and green meal. On Wednesday I'll start 5 liquid shakes until the day before my surgery on July 30th. Good luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canmarsh 8 Posted July 19, 2015 Good luck to you as well @@tcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites