newbie, from KC MO area

[JDM316 0]

Hi. I am new to this site. I was banded 10-3-08, had 1 fill on Nov. 17. Not much wt loss yet but still hopeful. I know I need another fill, but not scheduled until Feb. 4. I live in Liberty, MO ( just north of Kansas City, MO). I was banded in Juarez, MX by Dr. Rodriguez. It was a beautiful facility and very attentive and nice staff. Anyone else banded there??

[MacMadame 81]

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

There are a bunch of Dr. Rod bansters here. I'm not sure where they hang out though. Just look around and I'm sure you'll find them though.

[miztrniceguy 1]

howdy neighbor...i'm in liberty, too!!

[JDM316 0]

Hi Mizter. It's good to hear fm someone so close. How many fills have you had so far? Dr. Malley's office is starting a new section for fills that include people that he did not do the banding. That's been my problem in finding a Dr. to do a fill when I had surgery in Mexico.

With a smile, Judi

10-3-08 banded:smile:

[miztrniceguy 1]

i've had about 5 fills so far...i will not go to dr malley for anything....they pissed me off when i was going to go there for surgery. i had mine at wlsc instead....but i understand the need to have someone for fills since yours was in Mexico. lucily my ins covered mine...but there have been changes, and they want my wife to jump thru lots of hoops. plus, as of 4 days ago we have aetna instead of uhc.

michael

[JDM316 0]

mizter, where is wlsc? I didn't like Malley either when looking where to have band done, but mostly because the cost for paying myself was too high. I did think at the time that they had a lot of pre stuff they wanted. I don't regret going to Juarez, MX for surgery, just wish either they were closer or fill locations were easier to find. You are lucky to have had ins and sounds like your wife will be doing the same. Good luck to her too.

[miztrniceguy 1]

here's there link in OP on 135th Lap Band Surgery | LapBand Surgeries | Kansas City

don't know if my wife will or not.

[miztrniceguy 1]

just found out wlsc has a new office in Independence, mo...no more trips to OP!!

Edited January 23, 2009 by miztrniceguy
sorry,the new office is not in liberty...duh what was i thinking

[Old Goat 0]

Hi Judi

North of the river in the Metro North area myself

I am about 6 weeks behind you. Insurance took me to SMMC I have had two fills with a total of 4.5 ccs in a 10 cc band and another scheduled on Feb 18

Good luck in finding a fill Dr in the Liberty area.

Should you have questions feel free to ask on your journey to good health.

[miztrniceguy 1]

judi, did you find a place for fills?

[JDM316 0]

Hi there! Yes, I went first time to Topeka. Didn't like them so by the time I needed 2nd fill I got in w/ Dr. Malley. He added another Dr. to take on patients that did not get procedure done with them. I haven't lost very well though. I need to get more fills probably. I lost a friend that had procedure done same day as me and it scared me considerable. Anyway, I've lost around 25 lbs...better than gaining. Take care. BTW, I'm back into selling real estate and am w/ Reece & Nichols, so if you know anyone wanting to buy or sell....pls have them call me. Thanks.

Judi Reinke Monnig

816-377-0130

The House Whisperers Team

Reece & Nichols:thumbup:

[KSUCats 0]

ugh, I tried to go through Dr. Malley, and was cancelled on twice.... soo i'm currently going through Dr. Hitchcock, so far so good... I'm in Kansas City Kansas by the way, lol!!

[miztrniceguy 1]

where is dr hitchcock, and how much does he charge?

[KSUCats 0]

Dr. Hitchcock is partnered with Dr. Malley, lol he charges about the same $16,500. Fills are about $120, and an office visit runs about $60, I can definately say it is easier to book an appointment with Dr. Hitchcock then it is with Dr. Malley.. So far i've had a great experience

[JDM316 0]

My first fill w/ Dr. Malley was $250. After that it is $100 per fill visit. The Tall Grass facility in Topeka that I went to first time cost $250 first trip and $150 thereafter. The problem there was I never felt a difference..so went to Dr Malley as he was closer to me anyway. They could not find the 1cc that Topeka supposedly put in! Never went back to Topeka.