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Welcome, There are several of us looking at January/February surgery. It's good that we have our own little Missouri support system. Take care and let us know how you are doing.

Wher are you having your surgery? I am having it done on Wed the 19th at DePaul hospital

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I am still waiting for insurance approval. I will have it at DePaul also.

Who is your doc?

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I am still waiting for insurance approval. I will have it at DePaul also.

Who is your doc?

I am seeing DelaTorre. I have 3 more days to Band Day!(19th) Is that who you have?

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I am seeing Dr. Scott. Good Luck on Wednesday. :) It is going to go well.

I'm anxious to hear how things go at DePaul. So far I am very impressed with the clinic.

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I am seeing Dr. Scott. Good Luck on Wednesday. ;) It is going to go well.

I'm anxious to hear how things go at DePaul. So far I am very impressed with the clinic.

Thanks and I will let you know how things go. I like the staff so far, but I only have seen the Doc for about 5 mins 1X. Everything has been good so far though. Hopefully the hospital is great too. I wish I knew someone that had it done at DePaul in MO to ease my mind about it all. Talk to you soon!

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Hi Baby Ruth

I am trying for surgery At Columbia Bariatric too Jan Feb hopefully. Any word on how DeLa Torre is as a surgeon?. His Bio reads awesome..but what about him? My seminar he could not attend as he was "called in for emergency". I was disappointed. Would like to know who is cutting on me. What is your taqke on Columbia's evaluation system?

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Hi Baby Ruth

I am trying for surgery At Columbia Bariatric too Jan Feb hopefully. Any word on how DeLa Torre is as a surgeon?. His Bio reads awesome..but what about him? My seminar he could not attend as he was "called in for emergency". I was disappointed. Would like to know who is cutting on me. What is your taqke on Columbia's evaluation system?

I just had lap band done by DeLaTorre at DePaul Hospital in Missouri and I think he is pretty good and nice to deal with. The only thing is I haven't really seen him a whole lot and I think he may often run late. I saw him for 3 min on pre op visit and another 3 mins before surgery and for 5-10mins when he removed my staples and answered my questions. Otherwise I dealt with his staff and they all are real nice.

Good luck with your surgery, I know I have no regrets on it and I would do it again or recommend it to a friend!! Its been 11 days and 10 lbs lost!!!

Lisa

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No you are not the only one, but I am having a time finding a support group between St. Louis & Springfield. I am wondering if Columbia Hospital is the best place to have this surgery. BCBS says its a good place. HOw about yours? any comments questions about this one?

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Hi, I am scheduled to have the surgery on March 25th, 2008. I live in St. Joseph, Mo. and am definitely looking for a nearby support person. Thanks.

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Hi, I am scheduled to have the surgery on March 25th, 2008. I live in St. Joseph, Mo. and am definitely looking for a nearby support person. Thanks.

Where are you having your surgery? Your surgeon may have a support group available. B)

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Hi I'm in Independence MO I was banded on 6-7-06 by Dr Hoehn. I have lost about 85lbs. Unfortunatly I stopped loosing weight in Dec of 2006 and I haven't been able to get started loosing again. Any suggestions? At first I was content to have lost that much and figured if I don't loose another pound I am still way ahead of where I was but now I want to reach goal.

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Hi I'm in Independence MO I was banded on 6-7-06 by Dr Hoehn. I have lost about 85lbs. Unfortunatly I stopped loosing weight in Dec of 2006 and I haven't been able to get started loosing again. Any suggestions? At first I was content to have lost that much and figured if I don't loose another pound I am still way ahead of where I was but now I want to reach goal.

When was your last fill. Maybe you need another one. Just curious, have you been able to keep the 65 lbs off?

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oops, I mean 85 lbs. Great loss.

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Yes I have actually had several fills and also unfills right know I currently have no liquid in the band. I have been able to keep it off I play with the same 5 lbs back and forth.

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It is great that you have kept it off for a year. I'm not banded yet but I admire your success.

My previous diet experience says to start measuring food and tracking your intake. Sorry I can't be more help. Hang in there. You have done great!

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