I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma

[tonya66 13]

How are all the okies? I had my surgery and am 9 days post op. I am starting to feel really good, but I miss food - very badly. I want something to chew, my doctor still has me on Clear liquids. I can start mushy foods on 2/1 so I'm looking forward to that.

My weight loss is really fast right now, and I suspect it will slow down soon once I start eating.

Hope everyone is doing okay and it sounds like we survived the ice storm.

[misschrissie67 0]

How are all the okies? I had my surgery and am 9 days post op. I am starting to feel really good, but I miss food - very badly. I want something to chew, my doctor still has me on Clear Liquids. I can start mushy foods on 2/1 so I'm looking forward to that.My weight loss is really fast right now, and I suspect it will slow down soon once I start eating. Hope everyone is doing okay and it sounds like we survived the ice storm.

Congrats Tonya! Sounds like you are doing great. :cheer2: Everyone loses at a different pace, but we all have our ups and downs of weight loss. the liquid thing sucks yes, but only a few more days :scared: We are all rooting for you:welldoneclap:

[tonya66 13]

Thanks Chrissie - your such a sweetheart!

I have THREE more days of liquids and I'm counting the days down very eagerly. I don't think I will ever drink another cup of broth after this, LOL.

[ousooner 1]

Tonya, congrats on the surgery and fast start

[OKLABUBBA 0]

my surgery was jan 18! i'm almost off liquids too and i can't wait. i couldn't believe when i went to my 1 week post op appt(gorospe was going on vacation so i came in after 1 week instead of 2) and i had lost 29 pounds....29 pounds on this hideous liquid diet. hehe...

[misschrissie67 0]

oklabubba

congrats to you! :thumb:

[KristiB 1]

Misschrissie, Sunshine, oklabubba, you are all doing fantastic!! The liquid part of the diet seems like it takes forever to get through, but it's worth it, when you get to start eating mashed potatoes, and stuff. sorry, i probably shouldn't mention that to you now. But it gets better, it truly does.

Kristi

[tonya66 13]

Yay - today is my day! I get to start eating soft mushy foods!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Yes, I'm cooking me a poached egg right now!

[misschrissie67 0]

Mushies are sounding pretty good to me right now. :hungry: I got my second fill on Tuesday and am really tight now. I'm back on liquids and really having to watch that (got Soup stuck yesterday!!!):faint:

You are doing great sunshine....keep it up! :clap2:

[Sugarbear 2]

Hello. If there are some of you guys that went to Texarkana, TX for surgery, there is a thread there called Texarkana Bandsters, it is located in the Texas forum. Come by for a chat. We would love to have you.

[tonya66 13]

my surgery was jan 18! i'm almost off liquids too and i can't wait. i couldn't believe when i went to my 1 week post op appt(gorospe was going on vacation so i came in after 1 week instead of 2) and i had lost 29 pounds....29 pounds on this hideous liquid diet. hehe...

How are you doing Oklabubba? I think we had the same doc, didn't you use Gorospe? I know we had surgery the same day and at the same hospital, cool.

How is your restriction?

I'm still really restricted, can only eat 1/2 cup of food. Still on Mushies and I'm fine with that. I'm supposed to start regular foods on Thursday, but right now, mushies are very satisfying.

I'm supposed to go see Dr. Pond with Dr. G's office on March 1, where we will discuss my first fill. If the restriction doesn't loosen up, I don't think I will need a fill yet.

I hope all is doing well. I'm now down 38 lbs and loving every minute of it!

[kenna 0]

I am with KTUL-TV in Tulsa, and we are working on a story about the "reality" of weight loss surgeries/procedures. There does seem to be a misconception that it's an "easy fix".. you have the procedure, and everything turns out fine in a short amount of time. After reading some of your posts about the changes in eating, foods, and expense involved.. I think your experiences can help educate others who are considering the surgery. If you are in the Tulsa area, and can help us with this story, please email me at kmitchell@ktul.com. Thanks!! :-)

[Dreamer 0]

Hello everyone....looks like many of you are progressing nicely from the sound of your posts! Way to go Okies!!!

I will soon be at my one year anniversary, and I have lost 35 pounds total. My restriction is so tight that I cannot tolerate "anything" (food or drink) before noon. I was hoping for better results...but I'm thankful for the weight loss I have obtained.

I remind myself that my band is only a tool....the rest is up to me. It's sometimes hard to see the future with tears in your eyes. Good luck everyone! Dreamer

[tonya66 13]

I emailed you Kenna - I live in Tulsa.

[BlueTattoo 43]

Hey guys, BlueTattoo from Norman Ok. Was wondering if anyone had used Dr. Lana Nelson or Ronnie Keith as their surgon? I am going to get this done one way or another but i was wondering if anyone on here had any experience with them. The people i have talked to have had great success with both of these doctors. Just a lil more feedback would be helpful