Hi,
I too am from Oklahoma. I'm just north of Tulsa in Claremore. My surgery is scheduled for next Monday, Sept. 8th. Wooo Hooo!
I have had a long wait, over a year! Aetna denied my first attempt stating I had not been fat long enough. They required a 6 month program and then I was approved a year later and a surgery date set pretty fast.
My surgeon is Dr. Gorospe in Owasso. I've had 2 friends go through him and had wonderful experiences.
Best of luck in your wait, it will soon be over!
Jenelle