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

Shortney,

We are close in age and we both are looking into the band. We should keep in touch.

Dr. Malley and his office are so nice. I am, sure you will be impressed! Goodluck to you both.

Hey Everyone~~~

Went to my consultation with Dr. Malley and he is great! So is his office help. Now all we have to do is wait for the insurance!!!!!! Krystal it would be great to stay in touch!

Good luck to everyone!!!!

Hello fellow Missourians! I live in St. Charles County MO and was banded one week ago today on 05/14/05 by Dr. Arturo Rodrigeuz in Monterrey, Neuvo Leon, Mexico with my wife. we were self pay and paid about $16,000 total for both of us. The surgery went very well for both of us. My wife had some pain coming out of recovery until they gave her some pain killers, but I came straight out of the anasthesia, got dressed, and slowely walked to see her. I do admit though we cut corners to make this happen and I would highly recommend doing it in the states if you can, but if you have no other alternative like us, Dr. Rodriguez is an excellent choice. Though the handholding is minimal (I believe due to the culture), he is very skilled and has done over 4000 of these procedures

We were a bit more impulsive that most. Though we have been researching on and off for a year or two, we made contact with Dr. Rodriguez's staff on Tuesday and flew out that Saturday, and was back by monday. Not generally my style, but it made the wife happy

Obviously we are new to this and need a local doctor to help with fills. If anyone has any information on that of someone reputable, please let me know.

Hey Patrick~

CONGRATS on you and your wifes lanpbands! I don't know where St. Charles County is but I do know that my Doctor, Dr. Malley, he takes Mexico patiants. Him and his staff are really great! He is located in Lenexa, Kansas. Keep us informed on your good work!

Courtney

Thanks for the heads up shortney, but we are on the other side of Missouri near St. Louis. Unfortunately that would be a very far drive. We are looking for someone in the st. louis area. I think we are going to try Dr. Wagner assuming his fees are reasonable. Anyone know what he would charge someone for a fill even if they had their surgery done elsewhere?

Welcome Lobilizzard,

I Live In Miision, Kansas (lamar & I-35). My Surgery Was 4/5/05, With Dr. Arturo Rodrigues, In Monterrey Mexico. My Insurance (tricare), Did Not Cover Surgery, So I Was A Self Pay. I'm Scheduled For My First Fill On 6/1/05, By Dr. Malley In Lenexa, Kansas. Costs Can Be High, But Worth It. Dr.r Charges $7900 For Surgery At A Small Clinic, Where I Had My Surgery, Or $9500 For Surgery At A New Big Medical Center. First Visit With Dr. Malley Is $250, And Fills After That Are $100 Each. I'm A Surgery Rn And Chose The Cheaper Clinic Because I Know First Hand That Newer And Bigger When It Comes To Places For Surgery, Does Not Neccessarily Mean Better. So I Chose To Save My Self $1600. The Costs Include Hosptal, Surgery, Band, Food, Transportation-in Mexico, And Hotel For You And Your Spouse. You Just Have To Pay For Your Airfare. Let Me Know If I Can Be Of Any Help.

Rsduhe~

Welcome to the Missourions board! I am having Dr. Malley do my surgery. He is really great! Keep us informed on your progress! Good Luck!

Courtney

Hey Everyone,

Trying to keep busy w/ school being out last week. I haven't been on the boards for a few days and BOOM this thread went crazy. Let me know how the fill w/ Dr. Malley on the first goes. His office sounded so enthusiastic. I haven't lost but five pounds but haven't gained. That is a blessing. I will try to keep up with this thread better. I am to be banded this month. I am so excited.

shagamelic

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

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Hi,

I'm a patient of Dr. Wagner and was banded 4/18/05.

Let's keep in touch. Jennifer

Well I am from St. Louis and will be going to Mexico for my surgery in July. I have researched til i feel like i work for this man, Dr. Otiz is going to be the lucky one to change my life. I am so excited. Would love to meet others who have had surgery in Mexico or is also considering it.

Best of luck to all of you,

Janice

Janic~

Good Luck with your surgery and keep us in touch!!

Courtney

Thaught I would let everyone know that I called today to make a fill appt with Dr. Malley. I called in May and really liked the girl I talked to and they told me no problem with being banded in MX he would do my aftercare. When i called today they are now charging $2000.00 for a 12-month period, for patients that didn't have surgery with him. I thaught i had a doctor lined out who would be there if anything would happen. Really disappointed.

shagamelic

Hey Everyone~

How is everyone been doing? I have been fine still waiting on my insurance! Shagamelic have you found a doctor yet? Wannabethe1 are you nervous yet? I would be. keep us in update and good luck!