Any Oklahoma Sleevers

[sherrie1957 27]

Hey guys! My name is Angela and I'm in the beginning stages of my sleeve journey. I'm going through Dr Walton at the Weightwise Bariatric Clinic. I've had my initial consult with him, my blood work and my EKG. Currently waiting on my sleep study. <br><br> I was 380.5 at my initial weigh in and almost passed out. I knew I was heavier than I've ever been but I had no idea I'd gotten that bad.<br><br> So here I am, trying to lose 38lbs as quickly as possible. I work in retail so my busiest time of the year is quicky approaching and I can't take time off after mid-November. I'm trying like crazy to hit that goal by mid-October so I can have the surgery the first week of November. If I don't, I'll have to wait until January. The sooner I can do this, the better.<br><br> Skimming through this thread, I see several folks have used the same clinic. Any advice? Concerns? How strict are they with that pre-op? Like, let's say I lost 30 by my goal date, would they go ahead and schedule me? <br><br> I've rambled on enough. Lol! Looking forward to getting to know some of you folks and having some online support. :-)

Hi Angela, I had my sleeve with dr Walton on 9/2/14. Hope your surgery goes as well as mine did, I've had no problems. I love all the staff at weight wise. I'm sure you'll do much better than me you're younger and smarter wish I would have done this years ago.

[tymellow 13]

Had my EGD on Monday, which was my last requirment. It went well. Scheduled to see my surgeon on 10/16 and hope to have my actual surgery date by end of October / first of November. I have Medicare so I did not have to have the 6 month nutrition classes. So super excited. Getting so anxious, a little nervous about infections but I have faith that everything will be fine.

[sherrie1957 27]

It really does get exciting,plus a little nerve racking right before your surgery. I was lucky, they called me on a Friday and said they had an opening for the following Tuesday so I didn't have very much time to worry . I'm sure your surgery will go great, just do everything they tell you to do and you'll do good.

[tymellow 13]

Thanks Sherrie. I don't have a spleen so I'm very prone to infections. But I have in my Doctor s and hospital.

[maddyran 0]

New to the group. I'm in Oklahoma and was sleeved 12-18-13.

[maddyran 0]

Dr Hamilton Le did my surgery and it went fantastic. All of the staff are so wonderful and helpful. They have support groups that meet at Baptist hospital. Go to his website to get more info.

[Onephatmom 19]

@@maddyran how long did you take off work to recover?

Edited October 10, 2014 by Onephatmom

[maddyran 0]

I was off a total of 10 days. Never had any problems just felt a little bit tired the first week back. When did you have your surgery?

[Onephatmom 19]

I'm waiting for approval now. They are saying mid November.

[sherrie1957 27]

I was off about ten days also. I could have gone back sooner not much pain at all but you will be really tired. Good luck. Who's your doctor?

[Onephatmom 19]

Dr Hamilton Le

Edited October 10, 2014 by Onephatmom

[sherrie1957 27]

I went to weight wise up in Edmond with dr Walton, they have support groups too, it's a good place to learn a lot about sleeve life

[angierue 214]

Dr Walton is my doctor. I love my patient advocate, Tori. I've emailed her just about daily and she's been so supportive.

Definitely feel like I made the right choice in clinic and Dr!

[Onephatmom 19]

Received my approval today.

[angierue 214]

Yay! It's like a weight lifted off your shoulders, huh? :-)