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kcispy4    0

kcispy4
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Hi all,

Just found your forum and thought it might be a good place for support. Consultation was in January, waiting for approval from insurance co. Hope for good news soon!!!

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Wheetsin    714

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Hi and welcome. There are several of us here from the MO/KS areas. I'm in Kansas City pretty much right between KCI and WoF. There are several bandsters in the KC area, Blue Springs/Raytown, and even on into OP, Olathe, Lenexa, etc.

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Wheetsin    714

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Not a KC specific thread that I know of (granted it has been a while since I've looked), but there's a Missouri forum here.

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TheGh0st    9

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do any of you know if Dr. Malley has flouroscopy in his office?

How are his fill staff?

Yup, Malley uses Flouroscopy for his fills.

kcispy4 - Hey there. Good to see another KC area bandster (or Future Bandster)

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Wheetsin    714

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I *think* Dr. Malley does his own fills, but I could be completely wrong about that. I've never met him, though I have considered having my post-op care transferred to his office. I know 4 people who were banded by him, as far back as about 3 years ago and as recently as last month, and all have been exceptionally happy with him and his entire office.

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Firework    4

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Hi. I am new to the forum and had some questions. I have decided to use Dr. Hoehn who works through Shawnee Mission Medical Center. I am self pay, so I am not waiting on any insurance clearance. I have already gotten clearance from the psychologist and have an appt. set up for next week with the dietician. From your experience, how much time do you think I have left? I just am curious to know if you guys know about the process and what comes next.

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Wheetsin    714

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When I had my surgery, as well as when a coworker's husband had his (about 8 months ago) he was booked out right around a month between the consultation and the surgical openings. I was just trying to remember the sequencing for another thread - but my insurance approval came in January, I had my consultation in February, and surgery was March. Based on that I would guess that if you're already working on your pre-op, maybe a month or month and a half?? But that could be completely wrong if he's busy, or you need more/fewer psych appts, etc.

I just asked my co-worker about her husband and he had the same experience, each "phase" took about a month, so a month for all your prework, and a month wait for the surgery.

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restrict2008    0

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Dr. Malley has recently hired a (nurse or PA- I cant remember) whom he is training to do fills. Last time I went her insurance was not in place so she was shadowing him. I go for my first fill in a few weeks, I will keep you all updated if you want.

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mmh498    0

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Hi and good luck to you with your upcoming surgery. I am in St. Joseph, Mo. and will be getting banded in late March in Mexico, self pay. I decided it was foolish to wait around for the surgery and so started my new lifetime way of eating on January 8th and am quite proud to report that as of today i have lost 33 pounds. Where I will need the help is in keeping it off. This forum is a great place to come to, answers many questions and keeps the spirit up, looking at all the success stories. Thanks.

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Wheetsin    714

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Hi mmh498, I'm not from St. Joseph but I have family there and usually visit at least once a month. Too bad the hospital system there isn't yet in favor of bariatrics.

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miztrniceguy    1

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do any of you know if Dr. Malley has flouroscopy in his office?

How are his fill staff?

WTLSC in OP uses flouro, and they are very nice...i have my 3rd fill this wed.

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