Oklahoma (tulsa area)

[J3NNR 3]

Dr. Katsis checked on me the day after, he was really nice. I just really liked Dr. Varnell he is a great doctor and very knowledgable in regards to gastric surgery and the stomach area.

[Martene81 383]

Hello. I am also going through Bailey Medical Center in Owasso where I live. I've just started the process but am hoping to complete everything and have surgery in May. I was first very set on the sleeve but have since started looking into the bypass.

I plan on attending the meeting in March and hopefully can learn more about others experiences with either of them.

Dr. Varnell is my surgeon and I'm pretty excited to get all this done. It would be nice to connect with anyone on the same time line as me...I don't know anyone who has had the surgery so it's so hard to talk to friends or family when I have questions ☺

[kb61204 0]

Hi! Newbie here! Just got my band on Monday (2/23/2015) Dr Keith was my surgeon. He is out of Norman but doing them in Tulsa now.

[J3NNR 3]

Hello. I am also going through Bailey Medical Center in Owasso where I live. I've just started the process but am hoping to complete everything and have surgery in May. I was first very set on the sleeve but have since started looking into the bypass.

I plan on attending the meeting in March and hopefully can learn more about others experiences with either of them.

Dr. Varnell is my surgeon and I'm pretty excited to get all this done. It would be nice to connect with anyone on the same time line as me...I don't know anyone who has had the surgery so it's so hard to talk to friends or family when I have questions ☺

. hi! I had the bypass in November 2014 with Dr. Varnell he is wonderful!!! The meetings at Bailey are great you will get tons of info. I am planning on being at the March meeting.

[Janna337660 1]

I'm having bypass April 1st with Dr Varnell. I chose the RNY because I need to lose 200 lbs and I wanted a procedure with negative consequences for eating the bad stuff (diarrhea, nausea,etc.). Follow your gut (no pun intended). Ask lots of questions. I will be at the March mtg as well. I'll be the short, round redhead/brunette with glasses. See you there!

[Pamela Commins Rader 0]

I had surgery on Feb. 27 in Owasso. Dr. Katsis was my surgeon. I can't wait to go to the "Losers" support meeting!

[J3NNR 3]

Hope you are doing good!! The support group meetings are really good!

[J3NNR 3]

I'm having bypass April 1st with Dr Varnell. I chose the RNY because I need to lose 200 lbs and I wanted a procedure with negative consequences for eating the bad stuff (diarrhea, nausea,etc.). Follow your gut (no pun intended). Ask lots of questions. I will be at the March mtg as well. I'll be the short, round redhead/brunette with glasses. See you there!

i have only got sick 3 times since my bypass surgery in Nov - I have been really happy with the results. Hope to try to meet you!!

[Martene81 383]

I will be attending the meeting on Monday as well...I hope to meet you all. I am really wanting the RNY because I diebetes and have a significant amount of weight to lose. Im just really nervous about the way I'll feel on a daily basis...hopefully I can get some insight from those of you who have had RNY to help me make my decision ????

[J3NNR 3]

I was the same way I had my mind made up that I was going to do the sleeve but after talking to Dr. Kirk and Dr. Varnell I went with RNY. I am happy with my decision hopefully we can try to find each other it would be neat to talk face to face. The meetings are separated at first then all of the post op patients get to come in and talk with the pre op patients.

[J3NNR 3]

Hi just wanted to see how you are doing!

[Kaye21 46]

Hi just wanted to see how you are doing!

I have one more nutrition appt April 10th and then just have to wait for insurance approval & do my prep class. I can't wait!

[Martene81 383]

My "last" 3 month visit is April 23rd. I guess things will be sent off to insurance after that. I'm hoping things move quickly after that...I have Aetna so not sure how they are with approvals. Still undecided about which surgery though, I think that has been the worst part of this whole process lol!

[Janna337660 1]

I chose RNY because I have almost 200 lbs to lose and I need negative consequences for eating things I shouldn't. My surgery is 4/8 (9 days!). And things did move quickly for me. Once all the tests are complete and you are cleared by all the peeps your insurance has 3-5 days to process your request. State and federal mandate. I work for a big insurance company so I know first hand. Good luck! It will move slowly but also quickly. And go with your gut (pun intended) about which surgery. You know you best. Keep us updated!!!

Edited March 30, 2015 by Janna337660

[Janna337660 1]

Hi just wanted to see how you are doing!

Surgery is 9 days away - Apr 8th!!! liquids are torture but I got this!!

Edited March 30, 2015 by Janna337660