North Carolina Folks

[LadyWarren 57]

Is there anyone in North Carolina getting the sleeve, or thinking about it?

[kathychef 23]

Yes, I've had my first appointment with Miles Surgical in Wilmington.

[HopperM 5]

I am looking into having it done in Raleigh. I have BCBS of NC insurance. Next week I will be attending REX hospital's information seminar.

[LadyWarren 57]

I am looking into having it done in Raleigh. I have BCBS of NC insurance. Next week I will be attending REX hospital's information seminar.

Good choice! I will have BCBS Illinois as of 01/01/16. Good luck!

Edited November 18, 2015 by LadyWarren

[HopperM 5]

Thanks! I am very nervous!

[living4laurie 4]

I'm in Charlotte and just had mine done this past Thursday, the 19th. Dr. Heider in Mooresville did mine.

[HopperM 5]

Congratulations and good luck on your journey????

Please keep us posted on your progress!

[LadyWarren 57]

I'm in Charlotte and just had mine done this past Thursday, the 19th. Dr. Heider in Mooresville did mine.

Congratulations:) and please keep us updated. How are you coming along?

Edited November 22, 2015 by LadyWarren

[AmyNCgirl 12]

I'm in Winston Salem and I've just recently started my journey. I have my psych evaluation on this week and Nut visit in 2weeks. I was given a timeframe of late February or early March.

I'm nervous and excited at the same time.

[Half of Bri 115]

I'm near Charlotte - I was sleeved 12/2. ☺️

[canmarsh 8]

I am in Raleigh area. I am going through Bariatric Specialists of NC- Dr. Bruce. I started my journey in June and am approved through Highmark BCBS and waiting my final pre-op visit to schedule. I am hopeful to get it done before the end of December. I will be having it done at Rex.

[LadyWarren 57]

I am in Raleigh area. I am going through Bariatric Specialists of NC- Dr. Bruce. I started my journey in June and am approved through Highmark BCBS and waiting my final pre-op visit to schedule. I am hopeful to get it done before the end of December. I will be having it done at Rex.

Hey.. I will be going to Dr. Bruce too:) I will be starting January 1st when my new insurance coverage begins. My husband works at one of the hospitals he does surgery, and two of his co-workers went to him for their sleeve. They are both so happy, and highly recommended Dr. Bruce. Please Keep me updated, and good luck!

[canmarsh 8]

@@LadyWarren That's great. It was quite the process but I am excited to have the surgery. I had to complete 6 months of nutrition visits, psy eval, sleep study, cardio work up, and upper GI scope. I will keep you posted. Dr. Bruce is very upfront and tells you like it is, which I appreciate.

[LadyWarren 57]

@@LadyWarren That's great. It was quite the process but I am excited to have the surgery. I had to complete 6 months of nutrition visits, psy eval, sleep study, cardio work up, and upper GI scope. I will keep you posted. Dr. Bruce is very upfront and tells you like it is, which I appreciate.

Did they put you to sleep when they did the GI scope? My insurance doesn't require a six month diet anymore... I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

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[canmarsh 8]

Yes, they put you to sleep. It's a lighter anesthetic though. At first I hated the idea of the 6 months, but now that they are passed (and it went by fast)- I am glad for them. It not only helped me plan and understand further, but I also got to know the PA Sarah better and loved her.