Support group in ENid

jaciqltz · 08-25-2009, 09:54 PM

I am in Enid, but of course having surgery down in OKC.
I am looking to meet others in this area or a support group here in Enid. I am getting NO support from family or friends and at this point, (12 days to surgery) I am ready to give up!

MaggieGT · 08-31-2009, 07:49 AM

Hi Jacquie,

I'm in Tulsa. Had my surgery 8/25. I'm very happy I did this.

I looked at gastric bypass in 2002. Even though I was heavy I was still very healthy. I didn't like the significant risks associated with that surgery.

Recently I started researching the LAP-BAND®. Seemed like less of a surgery than having my tonsils out. I have been on a lot of diet/ exercise where I would lose 4 to 6 pounds per month but kept getting stopped at 20 to 30 pounds off. The latest stalled out in April this year.

In the five days since my surgery I have lost 3 1/2 pounds and am not hungry between meals.

For the first time in 20 years, I believe I can be normal weight again.

LIfe is good!
Maggie

okiegirl79 · 09-25-2009, 11:08 AM

Maggie-Hey! I am from the Tulsa area and looking for a support group in this area. There is really nobody I even know that has had wls except those I have met in this forum. A local accountability meeting would be nice.

Jaci- I am having surgery in a couple of weeks in Norman and I know they have support group meetings in Norman and Enid....it is just to far for me to drive. Let me know and I will give you the info!

MaggieGT · 09-25-2009, 11:35 AM

Hi Okiegirl,

I don't know of any support groups here in Tulsa. I enjoy this forum though. Lots of good info.

I am going to go to Dr Keith for my post-op care and fills. Is that who is doing your surgery?

Maggie

okiegirl79 · 09-25-2009, 11:41 AM

Hey Maggie!

I remember talking to you before...you were going to San Diego right?

Yes, I am going to OWLO but Dr. Nelson is actually doing the procedure as oppsed to Dr. Keith.

MaggieGT · 09-25-2009, 12:02 PM

Cool,

What day are you having surgery? My first appointment post-op is the 7th.

Maggie

okiegirl79 · 09-25-2009, 12:37 PM

I am not 100% sure but I will know on Monday. I want to do it on a Thursday so I am guessing October 15th. I have had to do this process completley backwards....I had to do a 6 mo diet plus all the testing requirements (diet, psych, support group meeting, etc.)from the surgeon before my insurance would approve the surgery. So, I have already gotten my official letter of approval from my insurance and have never even gotten to see the surgeon! That is all I have left to do..meet with her and schedule suegery! There is a 10 day pre-op diet required so that is what pushes me back to the 15th.

Why don't you go to Dr. Gorospe in Tulsa? I wish I could go there! I am sick of driving to Norman! I ma hoping they are not too conservative with fills b/c I don't want to have to go back a 100 times before I can get to my sweet spot!!!

MaggieGT · 09-25-2009, 12:55 PM

Hi Okiegirl,

I emailed or called Dr Gorospe and other LAP-BAND® surgeons in Tulsa, OKC and Norman prior to my surgery, when I was looking to set up post-op care.

Some only took care of their own patients, some wouldn't take people banded in Mexico and some were very expensive for each fill.

Darla at Dr Keith's was very friendly and helpful.