Just wondering if anyone in the Oklahoma area has used Bailey Bariatrics in Owasso and has or is having the VSG and what their experience is/was? I am set for my first appointment with Dr. Kirk on 11/17 and am a little bit nervous and a lot excited. I'm self-pay so I think the process is a bit easier but just wanting to get some idea of what to expect...any help is appreciated!

thanks I am also waiting till I'm out for the summer for surgery. So we may be scheduled around the same dates

I am having the sleeve at Bailey on Tuesday! I am using Dr Katsis. I'm super scared but I know about 10 people who have had WLS at Bailey and they all did fine.

I was so scared too. Everyone on the second floor where you will be staying is super nice. Good luck to you.

Cota1262 sorry you are having issues, I guess you just never know what the outcome will be.I had my 6 month surgery anniversary date March 23rd. I've lost 80 lbs so far. I so hope your on the road to recovery.

Shonne17, I had to meet all copays and deductibles up front. They call you when surgery is scheduled to let you know the amount to be PD before surgery date.

Tawnya71 ok thanks

Tawnya71 thanks. I'm doing better. It's just going to take me a little bit longer time to heel. Dr Kirk and Dr Varnell have both been really great and they are on top of things.

So, who all is going to the GEAR support group meeting in Owasso tomorrow, April 13th. I would love to meet some of you guys and gals. It starts at 6 pm. Try to make it if you can ????

I supervise at a tax office, so I can't this month, maybe next!

Who knows how many calories we are supposed to get after surgery? I'm so confused.

I wasn't given a calorie goal, only protein goal and a list of approved foods. But I'm only 2 weeks post op. I've been getting less than 500 calories. I know some people who are 2 years past surgery and they eat around 1000 calories a day. I think if you try to hit your protein goal and choose lean/low fat foods, you probably don't need to worry about calories.

Who knows how many calories we are supposed to get after surgery? I'm so confused.

I think we get so trained on calories as we grew up that after surgery we assume that we need to count calories. The main thing I was told is focus on my protein and water. Staying hydrated is key as well as making sure to taking your vitamins. I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday and just met with Renee last week. They should have given you a guide for after surgery. I know I told the dietician. That the guide was very confusing and I had a bunch of ideas on how to simplify her. After skimming threw this thread I think I will email her Monday. How far out from surgery are you? I asked Renee a ton of questions for after surgery to clearify. They biggest thing she kept reiterating was don't over do just because you think you need the calories. That's how we can't hurt ourselves.

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Who knows how many calories we are supposed to get after surgery? I'm so confused.

My bad, I just realized this was from 2 weeks ago! Hope you were able to figure out your question.

Jade2015 are you going through insurance or self pay?

Jade2015 I had my surgery on March 4th. I see Dr Kirk on Tuesday, I'll ask him about it. I was given the post op food guide but I'm still confused lol. The only reason I was wondering was that I'm doing the My Fitness Pal app and it counts calories, fat, protein and everything else. I'm so sick of protein and water, yuck!!!!! But I'm trying to be good. Good luck on your surgery, who is your surgeon?