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Just checking to see if there are many of us.

I'm in Overland Park. Where are you?

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I'm not in the metro area, but I am in Manhattan...about 1 hour 45mins from OP.

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I was banded in Overland Park at Weight Loss Surgical Center...(on 135th and 69 highway-i think).

I live in Salina, but try to make it back to Overland Park for support group meetings.

I really wish I could find either some fellow bandsters around my area, or a closer support group. (KStateArmywife, how are you doing???)

Have you been banded yet? Thinking about it? If so, where did you get it done?

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I will be banded tomorrow @ Malley surgi ceneter. I feel more frequent, smaller support groups might be an advantage.

Seeking other near-by bandsters.

JC in KC

I was banded in Overland Park at Weight Loss Surgical Center...(on 135th and 69 highway-i think).

I live in Salina, but try to make it back to Overland Park for support group meetings.

I really wish I could find either some fellow bandsters around my area, or a closer support group. (KStateArmywife, how are you doing???)

Have you been banded yet? Thinking about it? If so, where did you get it done?

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b9409 I was banded at WL surgical center as well. I can not say enough positive things about them. Do they still do your fills?

ladyKCUSA, good luck tomorrow! I will be thinking of you.

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Im not in KC but kinda close..im in Manhattan, KS about 2 hrs away.

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Hi! I live in Liberty, MO and will be banded March 15th at Saint Luke's on the Plaza. Good luck to you tomorrow! Check out my blog to follow my journey and keep in contact :frown:

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Topeka.

I am scheduled for April 5.

JC, I know you are not on today, as it is surgery day!!!! :frown: Thinking about you, hope to see you on here and hear about your journey soon!

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Lady KCUSA, Thanks for the phone call. I found the page and I would love to meet for coffee.< /p>

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Hello! I was banded at Shawnee Mission 8 months ago. I still need a support group. But I'm 97 lbs down:) Good luck! I Love My Band!!

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Hello Peaches36--I was just banded on monday and am working with lady kcusa to start a little group however i don't think that i can meet with anyone out side of online for a week or two. congrats on the 97 pounds in 8 months that is great!!!!!!!:)

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Hi Everyone!! LadyKCUSA, thanks for starting a KC group!! I'm also in Overland Park and went to Malley Surgical Center for my banding on Feb 9th. I hope your surgery went well and wish you a speedy recovery. Let us know how you're doing. :wink:

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Thanks everyone. I'm doing GREAT. Will be nice to meet and talk about the journey. Want to heal a little before I consider a date and place.

Will let you all know.

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I'm from Kansas City MO! I'm over by Worlds of fun. I was banded by Dr. Malley. :smile2:

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