Hello Missouri

[camille 0]

This is Camille. Dr. Minkin did my fill at Des Peres yesterday 2-22-06. They all put on lead aprons and did the fill right under the xray and it was a cinch. I have had tooth cleanings that were more trouble. I am telling you folks if you live near St. Louis, this guy is great. Just ate some runny mashed potatoes and I am full. Tommorrow I can start the trial and error. He said I could try anything but salads and sticky rice and Jerky type food. Then I left the hospital and missed my turn home and went to Illinois and after that got locked out of my car at Walmart so I guess it all evens out. Cam

[rsduhe 0]

I was banded by Dr. Rodrigues 4/5/05, and am pleased with the results. I also see Dr. Malley for my fills. In fact, Dr. Malley's new office is right up the street from my house, in Mission, KS.. I would be happy to talk with you befor or after surgery. Maybe evn meet up with you sometime. Goo Luck!

[dongger 0]

I am getting banded in Monterrey Mexico next Friday 3/10/06 by Dr. Garza. I have done a lot of research on the banding. I would just like some input on having it done in Mexico. I am confident that Dr. Garza will do a good job as he has done 2500 of the bands. What is the experience like for a non spanish speaking person?

[CandySmooch 0]

its a breeze. hopefully they will give you a cheat sheet for common spanish phrases as my dr. did before I went. the only one i remember now is bano' for bathroom. but it will all be ok. I did it and everything was fine. even though you might not be able to communicate through language - you'd be surprised at how much you can communicate through body and sign language. no worries!

[shellysms 0]

i really want to get this done..I am in kansas city, mo.

I have coventry insurance and haven't tried to get approved yet.

[Wheetsin 714]

Hi Shelly, I'm in KC, MO too. I am not familiar with Coventry. If you ant this, try for approval -- worst that happens is they say no, right?

[shellysms 0]

How are things going with you Wheetsin?

Hi Shelly, I'm in KC, MO too. I am not familiar with Coventry. If you ant this, try for approval -- worst that happens is they say no, right?

[Chris61 0]

Iam in St. Louis and looking into the Lapband. I was wondering if any one had a number for the doctor at Des Pers in Kirkwood(St. Louis) I have been looking at the others but would like to know more about this doctor.

Thanks

Chris in St. Louis

[shellysms 0]

I'm hoping to go the end of April

[shellysms 0]

been checking on everything...now checking on where I can get fills

Hi Shelly, I'm in KC, MO too. I am not familiar with Coventry. If you ant this, try for approval -- worst that happens is they say no, right?

[dongger 0]

I was banded on March 10th in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Javier de la Garza. Everything went like clock work. I am almost 4 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs and 3 pant sizes. I would highly recommend Dr. Garza if you have to self pay.

[dongger 0]

I am getting my aftercare and fills with Dr. Stephen Malley in Overland Park. He will do the fills if you use certain Dr's in Mexico. Dr. Garza is one of them.

[shellysms 0]

sent you a PM for lots of questions! thank you!

[Kayford 0]

They say Dr. Dunshee in Topeka does them for less. I went to Dr. Ortiz in Tijuina as he was $9,500 and Dr. Malley does my fills. I think he charges $16,500 for cash paying customers. I love Dr. Malley but just could not afford that price.

Good Luck!

[2bslm 0]

What doctor did you find for 11,000? I have to self pay and am looking for a good doctor. I live in Springfield MO. Please let me know. I am desparate.