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Becoming a Patient

Step 1: Seminars

Attend Our Free Weight Loss Seminar

It is necessary to attend one of our free, monthly informational seminars before your first appointment with The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman. To reserve your spot in advance call (704) 660-4584. Space is limited.

Step 2: Insurance

Call Your Insurance Company
Check to make sure weight loss surgery is covered by your plan. Criteria for coverage will vary among insurance companies.

Step 3: See the Surgeon

See the Surgeon
After attending a seminar and deciding that this is something you would like to pursue, please call the office to schedule an appointment with the surgeon.

Step 4: Consultations

Consultations
To meet established guidelines for weight loss surgery, consultations with a registered dietician, a physical therapist and a behavioral health specialist are required.

Step 5: Pre-operative Visit

Pre-operative Appointments
You are moving forward with surgery and to prepare you for your new beginning, will need to attend the following appointment:

Featured Testimonial

  • Vance went from a size 4XL to an XL shirt (and that runs a little big).
  • Lisa describes her doctor as someone “who truly cares...”
  • Lauren lost 115 lbs in one year with gastric sleeve surgery.
  • Gerald dropped 120 lbs and 7 pant sizes with gastric sleeve surgery.
  • Ashley lost 80 lbs (and counting) with bariatric surgery.

Support Groups

We offer support groups for post-surgery patients working toward their weight loss goals.

Support Group Schedule
Meets twice a month, the third Wednesday at 6 pm and fourth Thursday at 11:30 am at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Everyone is welcome. Call (704) 660-HLTH (4584).

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BMI Calculator

Your body mass index (BMI) is a way of determining your candidacy for weight loss surgery.

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