Hello Missouri

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.

Hi, I was just wondering if you did end up having the LAP-BAND^® 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.

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.

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.

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347/276/199 goal...total loss=71 Banded 11/9/07 WTLSC in Overland Park, KS :)

Also From St. Joseph,
Mr Malley of overland pk kansas
he and his staff are wonderful.
Malley Surgical - Home

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SURGERY DATE 1/3/2008
286/280/265/175/150/125 DR.MALLEY-K.C. K
Highest/preop diet/surgery/current/goal/stretch goal




LOSE THE WEIGHT IN "08"

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

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347/276/199 goal...total loss=71 Banded 11/9/07 WTLSC in Overland Park, KS :)

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:

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 LAP-BAND^® surgeries. However, Deletorre is one of the best and I plan to have him as a surgeon.

Lisamarie, congrats on your surgery and weightloss.

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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?

Hey SteveinKansas,

I am using a company called PlanetHospital and they are scheduling LAP-BAND^® 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 LAP-BAND^® 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

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.

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Surgery 8-8-07 DrHoehn
4cc 9-14-07, 1cc 10-21-07, 1cc 12-3-07,
1cc 1-11-08, 1cc 2-15-08, .5cc 3-31-08,
1cc 8-15-08

thanks for the tips

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347/276/199 goal...total loss=71 Banded 11/9/07 WTLSC in Overland Park, KS :)

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

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.

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.

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347/276/199 goal...total loss=71 Banded 11/9/07 WTLSC in Overland Park, KS :)