North Charlotte/Lake Norman in NC??

[mary1974 8]

Surgery set for 04/13. Anyone else from the area???

[larry971 279]

Surgery set for 04/13. Anyone else from the area???

Good luck! I live in Asheboro about 90 miles. I had surgery in Florida. Best decision I have ever made. It's no cake walk but I wouldn't change it for anything. Larry

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[BAinLKW 7]

Hello Mary. I had the gastric sleeve done at Lake Norman Hospital with Dr Heider on 3/16. Is that who you are using ?

[mary1974 8]

Yes, I am. How did you surgery go and how are you getting along now?

[larry971 279]

I'm down 180.2lbs. I had RNY on Sept. 6th. I feel great..and I'm working hard to get in shape.

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[mary1974 8]

That's great! Im doing the sleeve but hope I can say that I'm down over 100lbs soon too

[BAinLKW 7]

Mary - are you having the sleeve?

[mary1974 8]

Yes, I'm doing the sleeve on Thurs with Dr Heider.

[BAinLKW 7]

You will be a month behind me. The first few weeks may be a little rough

[mary1974 8]

Yeah, I'm kinda dreading that part. I keep hearing so many people say it was hard the first couple of weeks after surgery but then it gets a lot better. How long did you have to do the liquid diet before surgery? I'm doing 4 weeks. Its been kinda odd because I dont have specific food cravings, I just want something of substance to chew on LOL!

[jdavis4life 0]

Mary! I am brand new to all of this. I live in Statesville and I am also planing to have the sleeve with Dr Heider. Mine with be at CMC though because my insurance insists on it. I have my last dr appt week after next to complete all my paperwork and then I can submit it to Dr Heiders office for insurance approval and then a surgery date.

[mary1974 8]

Oh that is great! The time will just fly by for you. It certainly has for me!! It's so nice to have people in the area to talk to thru this life changing experience.