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October in Oklahoma!

JBNewLife6

By JBNewLife6, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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JBNewLife6    8

JBNewLife6
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Oct 1 in OK!

SW 258

CW 239

GW 150

I can't wait! I'm calling it Me Day! I was a little nervous until about 6 weeks ago when my 8 year old & I were talking about it & I explained what type of surgery I'm having (my mom had it about 2 1/2 years ago so he's familiar). He's is extremely excited because I will finally be able to get in the floor & play cars with him & play outside with him! That day, that conversation, confirmed my decision & I haven't been nervous since. I know I'm making the right choice, not only for me, but for my family as well.

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SuperFab    689

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Congrats! I'm an Okie, tooand just wanted to say good luck :) I'm looking at December for my surgery date so I'm gonna follow you and see how you're doing.

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Sherry73    94

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I am also from Oklahoma and using Baileys. How long has the process taken you? I had first visit on Aug 19.

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SuperFab    689

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Y'all are lucky to be using the same one. I'm going through journey clinic in Norman. I just got approved and my first NUT appt is the 30th. It took like a week for Medicare Humana to approve me, but the clinic itself requires specific things. I'm looking at December or January.

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Sherry73    94

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I feel like for me that things are moving very fast. Since Aug 19 I have done lab work, dietician app, exercise consult, Cardiologist visit, Pulmonologist visit, Psychologist, and support group meeting. I will attend a seminar Monday night. On Tuesday I meet with Dr. Kirk and then the surgeon for initial consult. I hope to here something about a surgery date. At this point all I know is that Dr. Kirk said at my first visit that surgery would be before the end of the year.

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JBNewLife6    8

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I am also from Oklahoma and using Baileys. How long has the process taken you? I had first visit on Aug 19.

I started my process in June and was actually ready for surgery in August but put it off until I could get more time off at work. They will move as fast/slow as you want to, depending on insurance requirements, they've got it down to an art with their processes. Keep me posted!

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JBNewLife6    8

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Y'all are lucky to be using the same one. I'm going through journey clinic in Norman. I just got approved and my first NUT appt is the 30th. It took like a week for Medicare Humana to approve me' date=' but the clinic itself requires specific things. I'm looking at December or January.[/quote']

Different groups have different requirements. I'm not familiar with the Journey program but Bailey has everything lined out & everyone works together and has access to all the same records so it flows as smooth as you allow it to. It'll be here before you know it! God luck & Keep us posted!

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Sherry73    94

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How long after you saw the surgeon did it take to get surgery scheduled? I have my best friend also going through the process. She had her first appointment with Dr. Kirk a week before I did. She has not moved as quickly as I have through the process. We are hoping to have the surgery close to each other so that we are going through this at the same time. If you could let me know what occurs in the visit with the surgeon and what follows it would greatly be appreciated.

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SuperFab    689

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Journey has everything lined out too, but they insist on 4 nutrition appointments and they must be 30 days apart :(

Of course you have your psych, physical therapy and a group session. sleep study, etc. but all of that is scheduled pretty quick.

I'm excited to see how y'all's goes.

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amyon2wheels    31

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I'm a fellow okie too and new on this board. Had my sleeve at Weightwise in Edmond July 2008. Lost 200 lbs. working off 20 lb regain. The sleeve gave me a life!

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How long after you saw the surgeon did it take to get surgery scheduled? I have my best friend also going through the process. She had her first appointment with Dr. Kirk a week before I did. She has not moved as quickly as I have through the process. We are hoping to have the surgery close to each other so that we are going through this at the same time. If you could let me know what occurs in the visit with the surgeon and what follows it would greatly be appreciated.

I had my initial with Katsis and then had to schedule a colonoscopy. I didn't get in a hurry for that since I knew I wouldn't be able to take off until October. My colonoscopy was Sept 4 and they submitted my PreD that Friday. Once I knew it was approved I called Katsis and scheduled. I had tentatively scheduled anyway so I could ask for my time at work. All I'm waiting on is my preop and surgery.

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SuperFab    689

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I'm a fellow okie too and new on this board. Had my sleeve at Weightwise in Edmond July 2008. Lost 200 lbs. working off 20 lb regain. The sleeve gave me a life!

My best friend had hers at Weightwise as well! She loved her doctor.

I'm using Medicare Advantage (Humana) and had to go through a Center of Excellence and live in Durant. I drive to Norman and go to journey bc another friend recommended them. After researching I felt like they were right for me.

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Sherry73    94

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Thanks for the info. Keep us posted on your surgery.

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