OK, I know I'm not the only Missouri person searching for surgery. I was surprised to get on here and find that no one has ever posted here.

I would like to start a rapport with other Missourians looking into, scheduled to have, or already had lap band surgery. If you're willing to post, I'd love to hear from you!

Have a great night

Billie Branham

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.

mmh498, I live up by Trenton, MO. I was banded in Columbia this month on the 2nd. I go for my first fill next tuesday. It is hard to find support people when I live up in the boonies! I would like to remain in contact with you so we can compare notes and encourage each other. Have you been able to find others that live closer to you? I just found this thread and have been reading all afternoon! Keep in touch!

ANYONE BEEN THRU THIS PROGRAM???I Am Going To A Free Seminar 5-6 At New Start Realize Band

6921 S Lindbergh 7 Pm St Louis County

Phone# Is 314-268-6259

Chacha, I have a realize band. Only had it for the last month so I am not really an expert on it yet! But if you have questions, shoot em this way and maybe I can help. I was banded July 2nd and go in for my first fill next tuesday. So I am still a newbie to this but I feel great!:biggrin2:

Well, now that i have posted several times in this thread, maybe I should introduce myself! If you are still reading my posts, you know I am from Trenton, MO (NW corner of the state) and I was banded on June 2nd. I am happy to see several of you have gone to Boone County and had Dr Pitt or Dr Peters do your band. Dr Pitt is great and he also has a band so he can really talk from experince. I don't live close enough to get to the support group at Boon County, they meet on Thursday evenings (3rd thursday I think). So its great to find others in Missouri here that I can talk to. I am a divorced mother of 3 grown children. I have a grand daughter who is 8 and on the hyper side and I look forward to the time that I can keep up with her! For me wt loss has slowed down to nil and slowly inching back up. Can't wait to that fill next tuesday. Its a shame to have to lose the same pound over and over:confused_smile:. I am ready to set the scales back in the downward direction. Its sure great to meet all of you!

Did you do strict liquid the last week? Or did you have a bit of food!

Did you strict to total liquids 100% the week before surgery? Mine is monday and i have slipped here and there this last week but it was all protein items.

I am thinking of having the surgery. I live in Crestwood in South County. Who is your doctor?

I live in St. Louis also and am considering the surgery. Let me know how it goes for you.

d@christquest.com

I am still waiting for insurance approval. I went to the New Start Program Dr. Folwell

Mine was Dr. Edwards but he is in springfield

I Went to Dr. Minkin in St. Louis.

Chris

I am a Dr Wagners pt. had surgury on 6-01-05. Would ove to chat with others that might have questions or advice.

hello, i am actually calling dt wagners office tommorrow to get prices and steps to get they surgery. were you self pay? what was your experience with dr wagner?

hello

just found this site. i am from southeast mo. i haven't had my lap band surgery yet. have all the paperwork in. they said they were getting it ready for the doctor. i will be using dr. follwell at St. Alexius. my brother in law's sister used him and she really liked him. i went to his siminar and i was impressed by him.

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Edited September 14, 200817 yr by Little Bit

Just found this site....this is a whole new thing for me...I always said I wouldn't loose weight with surgery, but I think my mind has changed. I'm pretty sure my insurance will not pay for the surgery no matter what...but I don't want to make that the end of the road on this quest.

For those of you who have had the surgery do you pay an amount up front? If not, what are your montly payments like?

I'm glad I found a place to vent some of my frustrations!

dodaditty21 I paid for my surgery out of pocket. Yes, you have to pay it upfront. I used Capitol One Heathcare financing. My payment was about $364 a month. Worth every penny. Good luck to you!

Hi all...glad to see some Missourians. I am in St. Louis and banded on 9/26. I am a self pay because my insurance specifically excludes any WLS...not fair, but something I had to live with. I am still on clear liquids and will be for another 7 days....its hard, but it does have an end date. I still have some pain and 6 cuts with staples...itchy now. All is well and I am looking forward to a successful journey. Oh yeah, Dr. de la Torre did my surgery.