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Need A Recommendation For Gastric Sleeve Surgeon In Oklahoma

pasquini

By pasquini, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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eplawson    4

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I used Dr B from Weightwise and I actually had my surgery date set for me before I had all the pre-surgery weight loss complete. I went for my pre-op appointment and didn't quite have all the weight off so I was rescheduled for 2 weeks later. I adore Dr.B and live the program with Weightwise. My pre-op nurse was one of their first sleeve surgeries and she made me feel totally at ease while I was waiting to go back. I would highly recommend this program. I am currently 6months post op and have lost 107lbs. This surgery saved my life, and is helping me have a better quality of life with my 4 year old daughter.

That's my doctor! I'm getting sleeved on Nov 20th.

I've heard great things about him.

I'm so nervous - are you doing well? Was there any pain?

I"m thinking I'll take off a week from work. I am 5'3" and 202 right now hoping to drop 60-70 lbs.

So excited to hear input from someone else regarding Dr. B and share your experience!!!

OMG I want to know everything ;)

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klscott74    5

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I am doing great just past my 6 month mark and my husband is coming up on his. We adore Dr B and have been so happy with the Weightwise program. They truly care about their patients.

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klscott74    5

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That's my doctor! I'm getting sleeved on Nov 20th.

I've heard great things about him.

I'm so nervous - are you doing well? Was there any pain?

I"m thinking I'll take off a week from work. I am 5'3" and 202 right now hoping to drop 60-70 lbs.

So excited to hear input from someone else regarding Dr. B and share your experience!!!

OMG I want to know everything <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

Any questions you have please let me know. I am an open book. I had a friend that helped me thru the process and it was so helpful to have someone that had been there and able to answer my questions.

As for pain there was the normal pain from having surgery but nothing internally which is what I was worried about. I bruise very easily so that was the worst for me. I took the pain meds in the hospital and 1 dose before I left and that was it for me. I will tell you that when it comes to pain I am a real baby if that answers your question. I started back into the gym on Saturday after surgery with no problems.

I hated to feeling of drinking after surgery, my family had to make me push myself but other than that no issues.

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eplawson    4

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Any questions you have please let me know. I am an open book. I had a friend that helped me thru the process and it was so helpful to have someone that had been there and able to answer my questions.

As for pain there was the normal pain from having surgery but nothing internally which is what I was worried about. I bruise very easily so that was the worst for me. I took the pain meds in the hospital and 1 dose before I left and that was it for me. I will tell you that when it comes to pain I am a real baby if that answers your question. I started back into the gym on Saturday after surgery with no problems.

I hated to feeling of drinking after surgery, my family had to make me push myself but other than that no issues.

thank you klscott!

I really appreciate everyone being so helpful.

What is your day to day like the first month or so?? I'm a little nervous about doing my surgery a month before Christmas...

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klscott74    5

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thank you klscott!

I really appreciate everyone being so helpful.

What is your day to day like the first month or so?? I'm a little nervous about doing my surgery a month before Christmas...

I had my surgery 2 days after Easter and was worried because we usually have Had a big meal. I had to make sure that I made weight so that was my first goal and from that point on I haven't thought about it since. My first month wasn't very difficult but I will admit I didn't make it the full 2 weeks of liquids, I made it about a week and a half and had no issues. I ate a lot of eggs the first month. Find things that you enjoy and listen to what Chris and Steph teach they are wonderful. You will have cravings but remember why you are doing the surgery. I spent most of my first month just trying to stay on track with my fluids and remember that trumps everything.

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Missy_B    0

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Anyone else? I'm thinking of using them too.

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webhopper    57

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I went to a lap band seminar with Dr. Ladd Atkins and I am really impressed by the way he interacted with everyone at the seminar and how caring he seemed to be and will be using him for my sleeve surgery. He does plastic surgery and aesthetics as well so if I need a lift afterwards I will know right where to go.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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