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For those that say they can eat what they want when they want (with bypass) is it without getting sick? I ask because I'm trying to decide on which surgery and the my reason for leaning toward bypass is because I don't want to worry about regain in the future. I want to not be able to eat anything HOWEVER I do not want to feel sick or weak all the time. I would also like to eat certain foods from time to time in very small portion if I choose to. Do you feel your weight gain is from no reaction to certain foods when you eat or have you just learned to eat through the "pain"?

This post is funny! I was glad to read it though...I'm still in the pre op stage and trying to decide rather to go with the bypass or sleeve. I am apprehensive about the bypass because I'm afraid of the unknown...for some reason I just picture myself being a bloated nauseous mess most of the time...I know that is probably far from the reality but that's what I associate the rerouting with. Reading you all's stories gives me hope that I can possibly have this surgery and not feel "sick" for the rest of my life. Did any of you feel that way when you were trying to decide? And what made you go with the bypass over the sleeve? Do you feel nauseous or sick a lot or is this just in my head lol! Do any of you wish you would have had the sleeve instead?

Just had a chance to watch the video! I have never been to the Owasso Y...I'm going to definitely look into a membership!

I'm going through Bailey Bariatrics for my surgery and am very interested in water exercise...I live in Owasso are there any facilities near there that offer it?

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 ????

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 ☺

So I'm starting to worry about getting my appointments scheduled in a timely manner. I'm in the beginning stage of the process and told myself I was not got going to worry and just go with the flow...well...yeah right! I have Aetna and have a 3 month process to complete for insurance purposes. I'm sure we are all familiar with the process...well I'm worried because I've had my initial consultation which counts as month one visit/weigh in with the surgeon. That was on Jan. 20th. I was told I would be contacted by the navigator to schedule everything else. I decided since I had not heard anything yet, that I'd contact him myself. Well he claims has not gotten any "paperwork" from my surgeon and can't move forward until then...hmmm! So I'm not sure about how this whole process should go but I'm worried I won't be able to get all my NUT visits, exercise visits and other appointments done within the time line required by insurance. Sorry this is so long but I don't know how all this should flow and I'd hate to miss something during this 3 months and end up getting denied in the end. I plan on having surgery at the end of May. Does anyone know what Aetna requires for appointment scheduling? Or can offer me a time line of visits that insurance will approve of? Sorry if my post is long and confusing but I feel lost lol!

Thank you all for the advice! I had to do a pushing but I got the ball rolling and all my appointments are booked! Now I'm just waiting to complete them all and hopefully have surgery in May!!

Thanks!! I did check to see if I could schedule everything myself but they said I couldn't...that they would contact me to get that done. Hopefully someone will do that soon otherwise I may not get these visits scheduled. I'm mainly concerned with the NUT visits as I'm unsure how many insurance requires you to have. Well good luck to you...looks like we on the same time line. When are you hoping to get surgery. I'm hoping for end of May.

Nice!!

I feel the same way! I've just begun my process as well. Had my first appointment with the surgeon on Jan. 20th. I have a 90 day process to complete for insurance. I'm beyond excited, I feel like this is going to change my life for sure! It's hard to share my excitement and emotions with friends and family because they don't understand. When do you plan to have surgery...we may be close. It would be nice to follow each other, I'm having a hard time finding people just starting out on here ????

You look great!! We have the same body type...I'm also 5'7. I'm just starting the process at 308. My problem area is my stomach, I carry most of my weight there...did find that your stomach went down as you lost weight? It is so hard picturing myself after I lose the weight...but seeing your pic gives me hope ????

I understand your excitement!! I'm very early in the process...still have 3 months to go ???? I'm sure it's very exciting to be where your at and I'm sure time will fly by and your surgery day will be here before you know it!

I'm just starting my journey as well! I should be done with everything in April but going to have surgery in May when I'm off work for the summer. Glad to see someone on the same time line ☺

@@pinkbunies I don't think anyone is racist against Mexico lol! I think they are trying to say that those on this thread are ppl that want info about Bailey.

@@nymetzfan11 thanks! I hate I missed it...I plan on going to the next one. When do you plan to have surgery?

@@trulyamazingtoo I have this same concern too haha! I've had four kids, two were over 8 pounds, one was 10.7 and the other was 11.3! My stomach is huge, I still look 9 months pregnant and my baby is 6 months old! I carry most my weight there...I'm wondering if it will even go down after surgery!

Minniegirl I'm new to the journey so I don't have much advice, I just wanted to say your vacation sounds fabulous!!! I absolutely love Disney...are you a DVC member? My home resort is Saratoga Springs but I've never stayed there. We do Disney Cruises and love them! I even did my honeymoon on a DC haha! Anyway hope you enjoy yourself and best wishes to you on the surgery!

I don't have BCBS but I'm from Oklahoma! Nice to see another Okie on here. What part of Oklahoma are you from?

I missed the meeting tonight. I'm going to the next one for sure!

@ BLERDgirl thanks for the info! Glad you have had such a good experience!

Hello all! I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to this site and in the beginning stage of my wls journey. I'm a 34 year old Special Ed. Teacher and live in Owasso Ok. I'm married and have 7 children. I have struggled with my weight since the birth of my first child 15 years ago. I have contemplated wls for many years but just recently decided that it was a must for me. I have my 1st appointment with my surgeon on Jan. 20th and will complete the 3 month program per insurance requirement. Since I am off in the summer I'm hoping to have everything complete and approved for an end of May surgery date. I'm really hoping to gain a lot of information from everyone's experience and am looking forward to sharing my journey with you all as well

Thanks! And you just answered my other question...wanted to know the date for support group. I saw first Monday on something then second on another. So, yes I will definitely try and make it tomorrow...where exactly is it located at Bailey?

Hi all! I'm super new here and came across this post. I'm in the beginning stage of getting sleeved and am hoping I can get some advice and info from those who have been through the process and meet others just starting like me

@@jbauman13 congrats on your surgery! Glad to see someone on here in my area. I plan on attending the support groups and will probably have lots of questions so excuse me if I stalk you for the next few months lol!