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Hey everybody I'm from Missouri too. I had my surgery in Columbia, MO. And I had a great doctor. If yu would like to know about it let me know. Pam.

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Hey Pam~

I would like to know how you are doing and how much you have losted?

Hey everyone~

I just wanted to know if everybody else is doing okay? Just thought I would let everyone know that I have to start my battle over with a new doctor. This really sucks!! I have to go to his seminar, I wish every doctor would accept every other doctors seminars! Well I think I am done whining, hope everyone has a good week and weekend!

Courtney

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Glad to know that everything went well and I wish you good luck to you for your surgery!

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hi wheetsin - that's great - there are a few doctors around the area - Dr. Malley, whom I love and adore, Dr. Hoehn whom I would have also loved but he doesn't accept Mexico patients which I am. And Dr. Waniewsky - she was my 3rd choice. There are others close in the Topeka area also. But the 3 I listed are in the KC Metro Area and I don't know what the prices of surgery are but there are some names for you to start with.

Odd happening of events. A friend of mine had RNY a little over a year ago with Dr. Hoehn and strongly recommended him, so I called yesterday to see when their next information session was and - surprise - it was yesterday night! Short notice but we made it. Good thing I called, because my upcoming work travel & vacation schedules have me out of town for every other session through the end of the year.

I was impressed with Dr. Hoehn's personal statistics and their comprehensive treatment team. I'm still in the research phase, but so far I really like everything I've heard and personally observed about him.

I've made the decision to go ahead and submit my prelim paperwork, get my physical, etc. That way if/when I decide to go through with this, I'm ready to go (and if I can't get approved for some reason, I'll know it in advance and can let DH know to break out the checkbook!)

BTW - I have UHC EPO coverage. Anyone else in the area working through that carrier?

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Hey Wheetsin~

Can u give me the address and phone # to Dr. Hoehn PLEASE?

Courtney

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I liked Dr. Hoehn too but he didn't accept MX patients - I love Dr. Malley too - he is great - can't go wrong either way - for some reason I just didn't get a good vibe from the female doc Dr. Waniesky - but that was just a personal vibe - not anything else. best of luck to you all - keep us updated!

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shortney - Dr. Hoehn's website is http://www.kcbariatric.com/. That site also has their information night/seminar schedule posted. The address is:

Bariatric Center of Kansas City

8901 West 74th Street, Suite #356

Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204

(913) 677-6319

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That yo very much Wheetsin!

Courtney

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Hi,

I live south of St. Louis. Just thought I'd introduce myself. I have not had such a success with my band and know it's my own fault. Need a pick-me-up from some fellow Missouri Banders. I virtually had no aftercare. I have had fills done by a radiologist in my hospital where I work but basically that's it. It's time to get movtivated and lose this weight...I need all the support I can get!!! The band is a wonderful tool...but you have to use it!!!!

Thanks for letting me get this off my conscience.

Roger De La Torre in Wentzville did my surgery, hopefully the aftercare is better then in 2002.

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I am 99% sure dr wagner is going to be my doctor. He has done a couple of people on here.

I had my surgery with him on Oct 6th and he was awsome, he took care of my reflux and my hy hernia all at the same time. I am so glad I had it done. The scarring was minimal and he had great bed side manners I hope all goes well with you

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Good to hear that your surgery was good!

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Hello everybody in Missouri ,

How is everyone? Things here are great. Just went to the doctor today and had a great report and I didn't get a fill. My doctor thought I was doing great. I'm down 50 lbs since August 24, 2005. I'm feeling great, but have not dropped a size in clothing yet.. If anybody has had the same thing happen Let me know how long it takes. Thanks a bunch Pam from Missouri

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