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

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!

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?

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!

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.

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?

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?

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

I'm hoping to go the end of April

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?

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

go to mexico. The prices are much better and the Dr.'s are just as good if not better. Look at Lite-N-Free.com for Dr. de la Garza.