Hello Missouri

[strikeuptheband 16]

I reccommend Dr. James Pitt in Columbia, MO...... I was just banded on March 12th and feel terriffic. I have this over abundance of energy and cannot believe how well I have felt ever since the surgery. No pain, no gas, just pure excitement ready to start this new venture and I have lost 5 pounds since Mondays's surgery. I feel great. His staff is excellent they will work you through to get approved, pre-op, surgery and then afterwards. Terriffice people.

I am in Jefferson City, is there anyone close to me??

Hi Sharon, I just found this thread and see that we have both had Dr Pitt do our surgery. I just had mine June 2nd this year. I go in for my first fill next tuesday. Please let me know how your journey has been. I would like to keep in touch with others in the area. I live 2 1/2 hrs from Columbia but it was so worth the trip!

[strikeuptheband 16]

Hi, I am scheduled to have the surgery on March 25th, 2008. I live in St. Joseph, Mo. and am definitely looking for a nearby support person. Thanks.

mmh498, I live up by Trenton, MO. I was banded in Columbia this month on the 2nd. I go for my first fill next tuesday. It is hard to find support people when I live up in the boonies! I would like to remain in contact with you so we can compare notes and encourage each other. Have you been able to find others that live closer to you? I just found this thread and have been reading all afternoon! Keep in touch!

[strikeuptheband 16]

ANYONE BEEN THRU THIS PROGRAM???I Am Going To A Free Seminar 5-6 At New Start Realize Band

6921 S Lindbergh 7 Pm St Louis County

Phone# Is 314-268-6259

Chacha, I have a realize band. Only had it for the last month so I am not really an expert on it yet! But if you have questions, shoot em this way and maybe I can help. I was banded July 2nd and go in for my first fill next tuesday. So I am still a newbie to this but I feel great!:biggrin2:

[strikeuptheband 16]

Well, now that i have posted several times in this thread, maybe I should introduce myself! If you are still reading my posts, you know I am from Trenton, MO (NW corner of the state) and I was banded on June 2nd. I am happy to see several of you have gone to Boone County and had Dr Pitt or Dr Peters do your band. Dr Pitt is great and he also has a band so he can really talk from experince. I don't live close enough to get to the support group at Boon County, they meet on Thursday evenings (3rd thursday I think). So its great to find others in Missouri here that I can talk to. I am a divorced mother of 3 grown children. I have a grand daughter who is 8 and on the hyper side and I look forward to the time that I can keep up with her! For me wt loss has slowed down to nil and slowly inching back up. Can't wait to that fill next tuesday. Its a shame to have to lose the same pound over and over:confused_smile:. I am ready to set the scales back in the downward direction. Its sure great to meet all of you!

[Deedra1 0]

Did you do strict liquid the last week? Or did you have a bit of food!

[Deedra1 0]

Did you strict to total liquids 100% the week before surgery? Mine is monday and i have slipped here and there this last week but it was all Protein items.

[DUNDORE 0]

I am thinking of having the surgery. I live in Crestwood in South County. Who is your doctor?

[DUNDORE 0]

I live in St. Louis also and am considering the surgery. Let me know how it goes for you.

d@christquest.com

[CHACHA 0]

I am still waiting for insurance approval. I went to the New Start Program Dr. Folwell

[Deedra1 0]

Mine was Dr. Edwards but he is in springfield

[Chris61 0]

I Went to Dr. Minkin in St. Louis.

Chris

[pebbles430 0]

I am a Dr Wagners pt. had surgury on 6-01-05. Would ove to chat with others that might have questions or advice.

hello, i am actually calling dt wagners office tommorrow to get prices and steps to get they surgery. were you self pay? what was your experience with dr wagner?

[Little Bit 0]

hello

just found this site. i am from southeast mo. i haven't had my lap band surgery yet. have all the paperwork in. they said they were getting it ready for the doctor. i will be using dr. follwell at St. Alexius. my brother in law's sister used him and she really liked him. i went to his siminar and i was impressed by him.

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[dodaditty21 0]

Just found this site....this is a whole new thing for me...I always said I wouldn't loose weight with surgery, but I think my mind has changed. I'm pretty sure my insurance will not pay for the surgery no matter what...but I don't want to make that the end of the road on this Quest.

For those of you who have had the surgery do you pay an amount up front? If not, what are your montly payments like?

I'm glad I found a place to vent some of my frustrations!

[mommy2xp 0]

dodaditty21 I paid for my surgery out of pocket. Yes, you have to pay it upfront. I used Capitol One Heathcare financing. My payment was about $364 a month. Worth every penny. Good luck to you!