Hello Missouri

[dragon_pasha 0]

I have to tell you the problem I had with outher diets is that they never tell you how to keep it off. I had great sucess with Weight Watchers but I never reached goal because I had so much to loose that I never learned the secrets to keep off what I had already lost. My mother and sister have both now been banded this last year because of me. My sister is doing great my mother is a little slower but still feels it was the best decission.

Good luck with yours if you decide to do it.

[mmh498 0]

Hi, I was just wondering if you did end up having the lapband surgery? I live in St. Josepha and am hoping to have the surgery in March and am looking for a nearby fill doctor. Please let me know your story. Thanks.

[dragon_pasha 0]

HI mmh498

Yes I did have the surgery in June 06 My doc Dr Hoehn is great he is at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center complex the number is 913-677-2506 I believe. I highly recommend him.

[miztrniceguy 1]

i'm very happy with weight loss surgical center in OP. all very nice, no surgery complications. one fill so far, next week second fill.

[WOWOX7 0]

Also From St. Joseph,

Mr Malley of overland pk kansas

he and his staff are wonderful.

Malley Surgical - Home

[miztrniceguy 1]

can anyone recommend an orthopedic surgeon in the kc area? i've had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee, torn miniscus, and have osteoarthritis in my knees. dr i see says i'm too young (42) for knee replacement...i'd like to explore other options/doctors

[heavyredhead 0]

I am hopefully getting lapbanded in the next couple of months. Just need to get time off work and clear the schedule.

I spent so much time searching for something affordable, it has been so expensive and my stoopid insurance is not going to cover me.

I have finally decided to book with a company called Planet Hospital. Surgery will cost me $7000.00 and they are doing all the arrangements for me.

I am so stoked! Have lost 50lbs through diet and excersise but still need to lose 125lbs more and having trouble doing it alone.:clap2:

[baby ruth 1]

Hi LaLee,

I'm just reading your post and I don't personally know anyone, I've heard Columbia is great. I was told that Dr Pitt was very good and only did lapband surgeries. However, Deletorre is one of the best and I plan to have him as a surgeon.

Lisamarie, congrats on your surgery and weightloss.

[SteveInKansas 0]

That sound's like one hell of a deal??? I'm going in Feb. 5th for my surgery w/ Dr. malley there in KC (I'm 2 hrs South of KC).

Being self pay myself that would save me around $14,000.00+

What Dr. is it, are you talking about one in Mexico?

[heavyredhead 0]

Hey SteveinKansas,

I am using a company called PlanetHospital and they are scheduling lapband procedure with Dr Corvalla in Tijuana. They have quoted a price of $7250 + air. I have decided to stay with friends in Los Angeles when I get my procedure done, this way it is just a drive over the boarder.

Before you commit to the price that you have been quoted, check out this company. I worked with a case manager by the name of Sarine, she was so nice, knowlegeable and has a great reputation amongst her clients. Their web is Home - PlanetHospital and the # is 800-243-0712.

If you are paying out of pocket, check them out. Another friend of mine has used their service for lapband and convinced me to do it. I am hoping to go the end of feb if all goes well with vacation from work.

Good luck on your Quest. Laurie

[2bthinagn 3]

can anyone recommend an orthopedic surgeon in the kc area? i've had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee, torn miniscus, and have osteoarthritis in my knees. dr i see says i'm too young (42) for knee replacement...i'd like to explore other options/doctors

There are some good ones at Providence in KCK. Robinson and Rice I believe and a Dr Yanni...not sure that spelling is correct tho.

[miztrniceguy 1]

thanks for the tips

[ForwardLeap 0]

Count me in I live in Kansas City Mo. I was banded on Christmas Eve. I would love to meet other banders in the area!

Christie

[ForwardLeap 0]

By the way...There is Weight Loss Surgical Center at Overland Park Kansas Portal-to-Go Error

I really like Dr. Selim he is assistant professor of GI Laproscopic & Endoscopic Surgery at KU hospital. Very good bedside manner and no question is silly.

[miztrniceguy 1]

i didnt talk to dr selim long enough to see any silliness...he was very nice in my pre-op appt, and i saw him briefly before surgery. didnt se him after, or since, as he is only there on fridays. i have my visits on tuesdays.