Dr. Carl Lowe

nichole
on 10/20/08 2:41 pm, edited 10/20/08 2:44 pm - Concord, NC
Does anyone know anything about Dr.Carl Lowe from Charlotte, good or bad? For some reason his site isnt showing anything so I cant read about him. I would like to know more about him like how many years hes done this, and when I can go to a Seminar, ect... Thanks to everyone in advance :)
-StarrNichole
Jennifer K.
on 10/20/08 9:21 pm - Phoenix , AZ
http://www.carolinasurgical.com/
is the main website

http://www.carolinasurgical.com/our_physicians.php?item=8
is his profile

http://www.carolinasurgical.com/events.php
will give seminar information - there was one last night!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

nichole
on 10/21/08 2:57 am - Concord, NC
Great, thank you so much! ... Do you know if any of the doctors at that clinic do Lap or Realize band? Thanks!
gordonfamily3
on 10/21/08 7:18 am - Concord, NC
I am pretty sure he does the lap-band not 100% sure about the Realize band. I would call the office and ask.

Here is what I found about his clinic:
Candidates for bariatric surgery through our office must meet the following minimum criteria.  However, a complete evaluation is required before we can make a final determination.
1.      You must be morbidly obese o        BMI between 40 - 60 or o        BMI between 35 - 39 with hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea 2.      Age 18 – 60 3.      You must have quit cigarette smoking for at least 3 months or not be a smoker 4.      You must have tried other diet and exercise programs in the past to lose weight 5.      You must have been morbidly obese for the last 3-6 years 6.      You must be motivated and committed to life long follow-up in our office, and to leading a healthy eating and exercise lifestyle.


Good Luck w/ your journey!!!!!
nichole
on 10/23/08 2:56 pm - Concord, NC
On October 21, 2008 at 2:18 PM Pacific Time, gordonfamily3 wrote:
I am pretty sure he does the lap-band not 100% sure about the Realize band. I would call the office and ask.

Here is what I found about his clinic:
Candidates for bariatric surgery through our office must meet the following minimum criteria.  However, a complete evaluation is required before we can make a final determination.
1.      You must be morbidly obese o        BMI between 40 - 60 or o        BMI between 35 - 39 with hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea 2.      Age 18 – 60 3.      You must have quit cigarette smoking for at least 3 months or not be a smoker 4.      You must have tried other diet and exercise programs in the past to lose weight 5.      You must have been morbidly obese for the last 3-6 years 6.      You must be motivated and committed to life long follow-up in our office, and to leading a healthy eating and exercise lifestyle.


Good Luck w/ your journey!!!!!

So, if your BMI is over 60 then they wont do your surgery?

new-beginning
on 10/21/08 8:12 am

I have not seen Dr Lowe but saw Dr. Melkonian out of the same office.  Melkonian did state he (Melkonian) was going to start banding as that is what patients were asking for but that Lowe already did them.  

Good luck,

Pam

grateful4life
on 10/21/08 12:15 pm - charlotte, NC
I am a patient of Dr. Carl Lowe.  He has great bedside manners and he's really nice.  I am having my surgery this week(G-bypass).  He is the Chief of Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital .  When I was looking for a surgeon, he came highly recommended. Hope this helps!
astrong1
on 10/22/08 3:40 am - Charlotte, NC
Hello, I'm a patient of Dr. Lowe. I am 13 days post surgery. I feel great. Dr. Lowe is a great Dr. 
           My GYN and my PCP both recommended Dr. Lowe. I visited two other doctors and Dr. Lowe was my choice. I suggest you visit a couple of Bariactric Practices, and then make YUOR decision. Dr. Lowe and his staff have been a perfect fit for me.  GOOD LUCK on your journey
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