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 like the one from Walmart. It's called pure protein. I have only tried the chocolate ones. They are pretty good. I know I HATE the muscle milk ones. They taste terrible.

I got an email from my bariatric navigator that I can go ahead and call Dr. Varnell and set up my pre-op appointment to set up my surgery. I am full of all kinds of emotions and not real sure how I feel about it.

Well, I sat up my pre-op apt, and the soonest I can get in is Feb 17th.

Haven't been on in a while due to working 70 plus hours a week but want to reassure you Cota, I'm 4 months out now, have lost 70 lbs, so much more energy now, wouldn't trade for anything. There are lots of foods that my tummy doesn't like for example noodles, but still plenty of things I can just not a lot of it. I still don't exercise but I don't regret my decision one bit

Oh and I drink pure protein drinks I get at wal mart, I like vanilla and I can't do powders

@@Martene81, how's it going for you? Hope all is going well. What appointments have you done?

@@tawnya71, thanks. My emotions are just all over the place. I'm hopefully going to have the surgery the first week of March. My pre-op is scheduled but my surgery is not.

The next support group in Owasso is tomorrow, February 9th. Who all is going?

Hey guys, how is everything going? I got my sleeve on March 4th and I had to be readmitted to the hospital for numerous issues. I never dreamed that I wouldn't want to eat or drink again, but it is really hard to get anything down me.

Hey guys, how is everything going? I got my sleeve on March 4th and I had to be readmitted to the hospital for numerous issues. I never dreamed that I wouldn't want to eat or drink again, but it is really hard to get anything down me.

Hey! Congrats on the surgery but sorry you are having issues. What issues are you having if you don't mind me asking? I'm still moving along in the process and ready to get it done...I would love to hear your surgery story. Hope you get to feeling better.

I am unable to get my liquids or protein. I've only been getting about 20 oz total when I'm supposed to be getting 64 oz total. At first, it was really hard to swallow anything but that has gotten a little better but my chest is on fire and I am still having a lot of pain. I've been hospitalized 2 times since my surgery. They gave me a ton of fluids and IV nutrition. Dr Kirk is keeping a watchful eye on me and he seems genuinely concerned. I just love him ????. I got out of the hospital on Friday the 20th and he wants me back in his office on Monday or Tuesday. He has changed my medications around so hopefully they start kicking in soon.

Edited March 21, 201511 yr by Cota1262

Hi I'm Shonne. I'm also going through the process with bailey in owasso and I have questions if anyone used insurance. Did you have to meet the out of pocket and deductible before surgery or did the hospital bill you?

Howdy! And welcome...I'm unable to help you, I was self pay. But if you have any other questions, I would be glad to help. I am 3 weeks post-op (sleeve), so if you have any questions at all, feel free to ask. Have you had your first apt with Dr Kirk yet?

Edited March 27, 201511 yr by Cota1262

@@shonne17 hello and welcome! I can not say for sure about the deductible because I have not had surgery yet. But I'm pretty sure if you have an out of pocket amount left at the time of surgery then that is to be paid before they will do surgery.

@@Cota1262 how are you feeling?? I had appointment with Dr. Kirk today...I'm moving right along in the process. Still trying to decide between vsg or rny.

Hey there. I had an apt with Dr Varnell today. He added a few new meds to help with the nausea. He thinks I may have an ulcer. I go back in 2 weeks and if I'm still hurting he's going to do a EGD on me to see what's going on.