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!

I guess I should clarify about Dr. Kirk...even though he talks a lot and made a mistake I still like him. He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. The problem I had was my dad went with me to the appointment so I would have someone else there to ask questions that I know i'd forget and my dad was more upset about what he told me and harped on me yesterday to say something and I told him to relax and it wasn't that big of a deal so maybe I came off a little angry. I am happy with Dr. Kirk and he seems like a good doctor. I am not going to be happy if I have to see him 2 or 3 times more and pay $200 each time because that's BS for what he does...know what I mean?

And thank you so much for getting that price sheet to me...that'll help a lot!!! you rock!! haha and of course let me know happens today at your appointment. I'm digging having a conversation with someone in the same situation as me...makes it easier to talk about it. You have me nervous about the psychologist now though...LOL hopefully they won't commit me after my session LMAO!!! kidding of course

Lol, yeah the psychologist was a trip but I actually felt a little better about some of my "deep dark secrets" lol after I left.

I am going to try to attach the papers she had me fill out and the price sheet. If it doesn't work, I will need to email them to you.

I really like having someone to talk to too. I am not telling any of my family and only a few friends what I'm doing but they don't get it. "So instead of going on a diet, you're going to cut part of your stomach out??" Lol well when you put it that way it does sound crazy but they are skinny and don't understand.

Well apparently I can't attach them to this thread but if you give me your email address, I will send them to you.

I sent you a message with my email address...hopefully you got it. LOL and i hear ya about telling people. They just don't understand what it's like to be where we are at. It's not as simple as eating salads and walking a mile every day. If it were we'd all be skinny and healthy. I'm doing this for ME and me only. I've only told a select few friends and some of my family members. They are all supportive so far. We'll see when I get an actual date for the surgery.

BTW, the lady at the desk said I had to see Dr Kirk 4 times before surgery.

Ok, I sent it. If you don't get it, let me know.

awesome! LOL I sure hope the initial charge covers all those visits. Otherwise I may get a little angry. LOL

Will your insurance not cover it? He will code it under your co morbidities.

go it...thank you so much!

My crappy insurance won't cover anything related to bariatric procedures of any type. She actually called my insurance company and asked them about it. It's ok though. I can handle a few hundred bucks up front to save me a ton of money after all of this.

Mine won't either that why it's coded under something else. Hopefully if all goes as planned, I can get all the testing paid for and just have to pay for surgery. Talk to dr kirk about it. Have him code it under your comorbidities and send it to your insurance company. All they can do is not pay it. It's worth a try.

Are you talking about the psychologist part? I think she tried to get it coded under something but when the it comes to bariatric evaluations they still say no. I've tried to beat the system but I can't. I don't think Dr. Kirk can even refer me to anything because he's in no way affiliated with my insurance.

Gotcha. I mean all of it. The pulmonalogist is seeing me for sleep apnea, cardiologist for shortness of breath, and so on.

I had my surgery sept 23..dr varnell rocked!! Bailey is wonderful and the nurses were great.. just do what they say.. the tests were a pain but unlike other hospitals they make sure that you can handle the surgery... The support groups are really good to get to know people that have gone through the same thing and to get advice from other patients... I attend the one in muskogee in fact I just went to one last night we had quite a good time and I made a lot of new friends... I wish you all luck on your journey I have lost 51 pounds in 8 weeks...

Ok now we are on the same page. LOL

Thanks for the info momma....they have all seemed so nice so far. I'm so ready to get in there and get this thing done so I can focus on the weight loss part and becoming who I'm supposed to be.

Unfortunately there is a charge each time you see Dr. Kirk and you are supposed to see him 3 or 4 times after surgery. I saw him 2x before and none after yet, going to make an appointment with him today when I see Varnell. I had to pay the first 4800 up front before insurance kicked in 100%. So between all the Dr. Visits to everyone I spent most of that before I even had surgery.