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Hi! I was sleeved in August at Bariatric Center of Kansas City in Lenexa & down 90 lbs. Any KC area people want to get together & talk about our experience?

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I am just starting my journey but I feel I will be here often wanting support. I am really excited to see when I will get my sleeve. Anyone one else her self pay? How long did you have to wait? I'm going to Lenexa.

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I am just starting my journey but I feel I will be here often wanting support. I am really excited to see when I will get my sleeve. Anyone one else her self pay? How long did you have to wait? I'm going to Lenexa.

I'm self pay. It took about 6 weeks for me. Dr hoehn is doing mine this Thursday.

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I'll be thinking about you on Thursday!

I was self pay also & they scheduled my surgery very quickly, I think within a month to 6 weeks.

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Awesome everyone I am in st. Louis also and Dr Van Wagner was my doctor I'm 2.5 months out and down about 65 lbs

I have Dr. Van Wagner too. I'm going in for my one week appointment today. How has it been for you so far? Anything you weren't expecting?

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Hoehn will be my Doctor too! My first consultation is tomorrow. Sooooo excited. So ready for this. Mentally preparing and ready for change. I have many questions for the nut already and have made plans for what I need to consider and do. It is so helpful to read others posts and hear about what to expect. I feel ready. Bring on the liquid diet ...proteins and veggies lets go!!! I'm gonna rock this! Anyone else feel this way before WLS? I see a lot worried or having second thoughts, I just wanna get this started and I'm so excited to reset my metabolism and start my journey!

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I'm from St. Louis. Dr. Eagon will be doing my surgery Feb 1 at BJ west. I am in the process of getting Vitamins and stocking the pantry. I found a great Protein Shake at the vitamen supplement store. The guys there let you try samples before purchasing. I like strawberry the best. I tried Isopure grape and did not like it at all. I also have orange and passion fruit also but I'm very hesitant to try . Does anyone have a favorite non flavored Protein Powder? Good Luck to Everyone!!!

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I'm from St. Louis. Dr. Eagon will be doing my surgery Feb 1 at BJ west. I am in the process of getting Vitamins and stocking the pantry. I found a great Protein Shake at the vitamen supplement store. The guys there let you try samples before purchasing. I like strawberry the best. I tried Isopure grape and did not like it at all. I also have orange and passion fruit also but I'm very hesitant to try . Does anyone have a favorite non flavored Protein Powder? Good Luck to Everyone!!!

Chris Eagon I had been trying to go to him at one point in my life. But he had a waiting list 5 yrs long. Then when it was finally my turn I paid cash for all dr visits then my ins. Denied my surgery. That was 10 yrs ago but I heard nothing but good things about him. Goodluck on your new life.

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I'm in Blue Springs, MO. I just received my ins approval letter last week, now just waiting to hear from the Dr. office for when it will be scheduled. Good luck to everyone!

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