Hello Missouri

[rsduhe 0]

Dear Lindie,

I too am a Tricare Ins. person. I have already talked with numerous supervisors at Tricare to see if they cover the Lap-Band procedure. I'm sorry to say, but at this time the answer is "NO". They just started to cover gastric bypass done laprascopically, and I think it it will take them a while to authorize the Lap-Band too. Don't give up. If enough of us want it, hopefully they'll come around. I'm trying to schedule my surgery with Dr. Rodrigues in Monterrey, Mexico. I live in the K.C. area. Contact me anytime.

[rsduhe 0]

Hello Billie,

I live in Mission, KS. I am thinking of having surgery with Dr. Rodrigues in Monterrey, Mexico. My insurance Tricare denied me Lap-Band request, so I am scraping up the needed cash for Mexico. I hope you have more success than me. I personally know what it is like to be the fat girl in grade school. In the sixth grade I weighed 120lbs.. Keep fighting for your daughter.

[shortney 0]

Hey Everyone-

My name is Courtney and I live by Harrisonville, Mo. I am going to go to Dr. Malley in Lenexa, Kansas. I went to his free orientation and got a lot of my questions answered. The orientation was very informative. Billiebranham, I too have been heavy for quite some time, probably since I was around the age of nine. I am 20 years old now. Tell your daughter that I know how she feels and that I am cheering her on and that I am am always available to talk.

[wannabtiny 0]

Hey Courtney

Let us know what Dr. Malley is like etc after your surgery is done - -I went to Mexico for my surgery 3-4-05, but Dr. Malleys office said they would do my follow up care if needed and fills if needed, but haven't need to go yet. Hope everything goes great for you!!

[Guest hapycamper]

I have had my lap-band since 2/7. Dr. Scott in Columbia, Missouri, is my surgeon. Thusfar, I have lost 30 pounds and experienced no complications whatsoever.

[shortney 0]

Hey guys-

I was just reading some of the other posts and I have been noticing that poeple say that one of the complications if any was PBing. What is PBing? Hapycamper keep us informed about your weightloss. You are doing so great!!!

[Guest bandy 1]

Hi, Missourians!

It's so nice to know you're out there! I began my journey in early January and kept being directed to the "New Start Program" in St. Louis, MO. I attended a seminar with Dr. Wagner and began the task of filling out all the necessary paper work. Wow! This was a new experience for me! I'm just so used to phoning a doctor for an appointment whenever I need to. I wasn't set up with an appointment with Dr. Wagner until early March--after prelim insurance approval, psycological eval, physician's recommendation, next stag of insurance approval--but then things shifted into high gear. It took maybe a week to get the final approval and then my surgery date was set and prelim tests set up. New Start set up all appointments, etc. I lost about ten lbs. on the liquid diet before surgery and have lost ten more since my March 24th surgery. I will have my first fill in early May. I have progressed to solid foods a few days ago but find myself still choosing Soups and oatmeal. I find that I'm now to the point where I need to start recording my food in-take. I still have yet to feel that "full feeling" after six bites but I'm hoping I will after the fill. Best of luck to all!

[shagamelic 0]

I have been reading this thread and was wondering if anyone could give me a current number for Dr. Malley. I tried the one for the headacheandpain center today and they said he is no longer there. Trying to find an after care and fill dr. I was told today the Dr. Sandhu in Coffeyville, Ks is no longer taking any new fill patients. I am within a few hours of Kansas City, Wichita, Tulsa. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanx.

[shortney 0]

Hey Sheagamelic-

Welcome to this thread! Glad to have you! The Website is www.mwibs.com and the phone # is 1-800-777-6812. How much have you lost? Keep us informed on your progress.

Good Luck,

Courtney

[Guest lobilizzard]

I have just recently started seriously looking into surgery. I am in the KC area and am wondering around aimlessly in the web looking for any and all info...good or bad about the band. I appriciate any and all info. I will have to pay for this myself because BCBS is not going to even think about paying, so I want to know what I am getting into.

[Guest bandy 1]

Hi, I live in the St. Charles, MO area and am wondering if there are any banders in this area or in West St. Louis County who would like to get together and meet. I had my first fill last Monday, 5/2 and would love to meet other folks in the area.

[shortney 0]

Bandy_1~~

Hi! You said in your first post that you ar not filling full but that you were hoping that after your first fill that you would. Now in your new post I see that you have had your fill. My question is are you filling full? My next question is did the fill hurt ar did you have discomfort at all?

Thanks, Courtney

[shagamelic 0]

This is great!!! So much activity on this thread. Shortney, thanks for the info. Dr. Malleys office sounded very responsive to me. Gave me lots of info. I am in the pre banding phase. So i haven't lost alot yet. Have all of you already been banded??? Who did your surgery????

Thanks,

shagamelic

[grammi 0]

Hey all...I am from DeSoto Kansas and I am having surgery with Dr. Malley on Thursday. I too went to his seminar and he and his office have been great! I include the following info for anyone who may need it. His website is www.MWIBS.com and telephone number is 800-777-6812 or 913-541-0239. I know he does do fills for you Mexico bound banders to be....I am really getting nervous. Hope this helps and I too would like to visit with you locals.....

[KRZYGIRLNSTL 0]

Hi!

Im from Saint Louis Missouri! I will be getting my band done by Dr. Wagner. Anyone else here have it done by him? Good luck to all!