desreynolds80 9 Posted November 4, 2016 Good luck @@becomingmandikaye! Who's doing surgery? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120AZ using the BariatricPal App Dr. Jin Yoo at Duke I seeing Dr Seymour at Duke Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry971 279 Posted November 30, 2016 Hi I live in Asheboro North Carolina. Grew up in Pleasant Garden butt lived in Florida for the last few years. I got to find me a surgeon around this area. But so far doing pretty good had surgery September 6th in Florida. Lost 121 .7 pounds since late June Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twade23 5 Posted November 30, 2016 I live in Beaufort and work in Havelock. I have been looking into the surgery for a while, but I am going to be self-pay so the cost has been very prohibitive for me. But I have gotten to a point that my health is worth more than money. I have entertained going to Mexico to the Oasis of Hope Hospital with Dr. Illan. Has anyone else used Oasis of Hope and Dr. Illan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry971 279 Posted November 30, 2016 Sorry I haven't. Seems like I heard they weren't bad. But some of the horror stories from other types of surgery would scare me. I'm guessing you have no insurance? Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue72 0 Posted November 30, 2016 Hickory N.C. AHaving surgery in morning in Mathews through Novant Health Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry971 279 Posted November 30, 2016 Hickory N.C. AHaving surgery in morning in Mathews through Novant Health Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Good luck I'm sure you'll do great. Which surgery are you having? Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstart12 1 Posted November 30, 2016 I'm scheduled for the sleeved on 12/15 with Dr. Bruce. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry971 279 Posted November 30, 2016 I'm scheduled for the sleeved on 12/15 with Dr. Bruce. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Ready to start the new year off right correct? Good luck Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twade23 5 Posted November 30, 2016 Sorry I haven't. Seems like I heard they weren't bad. But some of the horror stories from other types of surgery would scare me. I'm guessing you have no insurance? Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Yeah I have read some horror stories with cosmetic surgery in Mexico, but I haven't heard anything bad about WLS. I have insurance but they have excluded any weight loss coverage including bariatric surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twade23 5 Posted November 30, 2016 I'm scheduled for the sleeved on 12/15 with Dr. Bruce. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Good luck, you will do great and have a new lease on life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue72 0 Posted November 30, 2016 Gastric sleeve Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry971 279 Posted November 30, 2016 Gastric sleeve Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Good luck. I'm sure nerves are bothering you.. But I'm sure you'll do great and the results are well worth it. I had RNY I can't help you. With your specific surgery at least but if I can help are you can just encourage don't hesitate to ask. Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry971 279 Posted November 30, 2016 Sorry I haven't. Seems like I heard they weren't bad. But some of the horror stories from other types of surgery would scare me. I'm guessing you have no insurance? Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Yeah I have read some horror stories with cosmetic surgery in Mexico, but I haven't heard anything bad about WLS.I have insurance but they have excluded any weight loss coverage including bariatric surgery. Of course I can't give you any recommendations on that. But I can't suggest doing as much internet searches you can find people who have done it get their opinion. Contact NIH. Who knows they may have a study and can help you out. Well worth investigating. And if I can help in any way please don't hesitate to ask. Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolosmom7 740 Posted December 1, 2016 Lake Norman - vsg 9/15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
