Just looking for Mo people just starting this journey or already in their way.

I am just starting my journey but I feel I will be here often wanting support. I am really excited to see when I will get my sleeve. Anyone one else her self pay? How long did you have to wait? I'm going to Lenexa.

I am just starting my journey but I feel I will be here often wanting support. I am really excited to see when I will get my sleeve. Anyone one else her self pay? How long did you have to wait? I'm going to Lenexa.

I'm self pay. It took about 6 weeks for me. Dr hoehn is doing mine this Thursday.

I'll be thinking about you on Thursday!

I was self pay also & they scheduled my surgery very quickly, I think within a month to 6 weeks.

Im in KC as well and used Hoehn for my December surgery. KChelper, I am sending you a message. :-)

Also from Missouri. Franklin County, an hour southwest of St. Louis.

St louis here

Awesome everyone I am in st. Louis also and Dr Van Wagner was my doctor I'm 2.5 months out and down about 65 lbs

I have Dr. Van Wagner too. I'm going in for my one week appointment today. How has it been for you so far? Anything you weren't expecting?

Not anything I wasn't expecting I had done a few yrs of research so I was pretty informed about the process good luck with your 1 week appt

Hoehn will be my Doctor too! My first consultation is tomorrow. Sooooo excited. So ready for this. Mentally preparing and ready for change. I have many questions for the nut already and have made plans for what I need to consider and do. It is so helpful to read others posts and hear about what to expect. I feel ready. Bring on the liquid diet ...proteins and veggies lets go!!! I'm gonna rock this! Anyone else feel this way before WLS? I see a lot worried or having second thoughts, I just wanna get this started and I'm so excited to reset my metabolism and start my journey!

I'm from St. Louis. Dr. Eagon will be doing my surgery Feb 1 at BJ west. I am in the process of getting vitamins and stocking the pantry. I found a great protein shake at the vitamen supplement store. The guys there let you try samples before purchasing. I like strawberry the best. I tried Isopure grape and did not like it at all. I also have orange and passion fruit also but I'm very hesitant to try . Does anyone have a favorite non flavored protein powder? Good Luck to Everyone!!!

I'm from Missouri 30 miles north of Joplin

I work in Joplin mo

I'm from St. Louis. Dr. Eagon will be doing my surgery Feb 1 at BJ west. I am in the process of getting vitamins and stocking the pantry. I found a great protein shake at the vitamen supplement store. The guys there let you try samples before purchasing. I like strawberry the best. I tried Isopure grape and did not like it at all. I also have orange and passion fruit also but I'm very hesitant to try . Does anyone have a favorite non flavored protein powder? Good Luck to Everyone!!!

Chris Eagon I had been trying to go to him at one point in my life. But he had a waiting list 5 yrs long. Then when it was finally my turn I paid cash for all dr visits then my ins. Denied my surgery. That was 10 yrs ago but I heard nothing but good things about him. Goodluck on your new life.

I'm in Blue Springs, MO. I just received my ins approval letter last week, now just waiting to hear from the Dr. office for when it will be scheduled. Good luck to everyone!

Edited January 19, 201610 yr by JenLyn81

Good luck, JenLyn! I'm in KC.