24 Newb in Ok-Scared, Excited, Nervous

[OKLady 0]

Went AMAZING!! I couldn't ask for a better surgeon. I really like him and the entire staff. No complications. Went home the very next morning. I've heard some people say they don't like him but I think it's because he is a no nonsense kind of guy. But if your doing what he asks he is a sweetheart. I could go on and on about him. I'm really pleased. Let me know if you have any specific questions. And definitely attend support group meetings. They are very helpful and motivating.

Were you self pay or insurance? I'm going to be self pay, and I think I'm just curious about the process all around; from the consultation to surgery. Did you have to loose a lot of weight before surgery? How long did was it between your first consultation and your surgery?

I'm glad to know you liked him so well. I've heard he is no-nonsense, but I like that!

[Sarah78_RN 66]

Were you self pay or insurance? I'm going to be self pay' date=' and I think I'm just curious about the process all around; from the consultation to surgery. Did you have to loose a lot of weight before surgery? How long did was it between your first consultation and your surgery?

I'm glad to know you liked him so well. I've heard he is no-nonsense, but I like that![/quote']

I was insurance that didn't kick in until January 1st. My consultation was the end of October. At the consultation he discussed the 3 surgeries and asked me which one I was leaning towards. Told him the sleeve and he agreed. Then I got a list of things to do: Pap Smear (I wasn't current), sleep study, labs, EKG, monthly support group meetings, Psych eval, monthly visit with Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist. I had to lose 5% of my weight. You are assigned a patient advocate that helps you set up the sleep study and other appts. I was finished with all my pre op requirements by first week in December but had to wait for new insurance to kick in. The Nutritionist started me on high Protein low carb diet at first visit.

[llt2738 0]

I am from Southern Oklahoma and also used Weighwise. Dr Walton was my surgeon and I agree with the other posts their staff is amazing. I am very pleased with the care I have received from Dr Walton and his entire staff.

Good Luck on your journey, and those 3 months of pre surgery requirements will fly by so much quicker than you think.

[sheetmetalgirl 25]

You weren't kiddin'! Surgery date is June 5th