I would encourage those of you that have been put off by the $2,000.00 'banded elsewhere patient fee' to contact Dr. Malley's new office. I don't believe that was Dr. Malley's idea or that he endorsed it. I spoke to his office admin & she said he would absolutely NOT be charging the $2,000 upfront. Call to make sure, but that's what I was told. I'll post the contact info again for everyone's convenience:

Dr. Stephen Malley

10640 W 87th St

Overland Park, KS 66214

913-851-3482

I still don't like the fact (if it's true) that he simply walked in, turned in his letter of resignation, and left -- that's very unprofessional & inconsiderate of everyone -- staff and patients.

Thanks Wannabsmall for the update on Dr. Malley. I really did like him, and I feel bad thinking he tried to screw us with that up-front $2000 fee. Maybe I'll give him another chance.

Are you a Kansas person? I live in Mission, KS and maybe trying to get a group of us together in this area. Would you be interested?

Hello I was banded by Dr. Malley and was to have a fill on July 11 only to find out the friday before that he had left the practice. Needless to say I felt like a pt. without any doctor. The old office was very kind in assisting me to have my fill but I felt like I was lost without my kind Dr. Malley. Any other info would be appreciated in re connecting with my Dr.

Hey Kansas Bandsters-Let's here from you. I have to go to the Missouri forum to find people to chat with. Also, I'm trying to find out who would like to get together, in the greater K.C. area (or a little beyond), for a friendly support group. Having got together with 'Wannabtiny', from Missouri was a real treat. It's so nice to talk with other bandsters face to face.

rsduhe,

I have been so busy w/ my kids' baseball games i haven't been on here. I was surprised to learn all of this about Dr. Malley. I am so happy w/ the fill dr. i found i am not going to switch. Let me know when you all are going to get together.

shagamelic

Hey shagamelic~

Can you give me info on your doctor that you have now that fills you?

Thanks,

Courtney

Hey shortney,

I sent you a private message.

shagamelic

Thanks Wannabsmall for the update on Dr. Malley. I really did like him, and I feel bad thinking he tried to screw us with that up-front $2000 fee. Maybe I'll give him another chance.

Are you a Kansas person? I live in Mission, KS and maybe trying to get a group of us together in this area. Would you be interested?

Hey rsduhe,

Are there any plans underway for the get-together? After having been banded on 7-18, (and not having any fills yet) I don't have any restrictions. So, I know I'm eating too much. I also drink with my meals to prevent that 'stuck' feeling. I think I need a swift kick to get myself in gear. I didn't fight the insurance company for 9 months to let this procedure be a failure. Bottom line? I think the moral support and friendships would be good for me. Please keep me posted.

I too was banded by Dr. Malley in May of this year. I was so sad to show up for a fill and find him gone with no explanation. The office has been great and I will probably stay there. I has surgery May 17 and am down around 34 pounds and going for my 3rd (small) fill tommorow. Let me know if you other Kansas/Missouri people get together. I live in DeSoto but work in Olathe.

Good luck to all on whichever dr. you choose.

I agree with the fact that Dr. Malley was somewaht rude in the way he left. The info I received from the office has himover in Prairie Village which is still Johnson County but a little further over than I care to try to reach on a lunch hour for a fill.

Anyway..hope he finds what he was looking for and keeps up the good work. I had a wondeful experiance with him and his office!

I am planning on getting banded before the end of the year. I live in St. Joseph, MO but would love to get together w/ some of you KS people. Let's try and plan a gathering. I know I ant to have a support system built in before I have the surgery.

for all of you who want to know Dr Malley is taking all those who he did sugery on for your years free fills. At no additional cost. His office is at 87th just east of I-35 behind wendy's and bp station. so he isn't as far as prairie village.

Thanks for all your information about Dr. Malley. I am probably going to have mine done by Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey. I just found this site today, and already it has been wonderful. Its so nice to be somewhere where you are not the minority and being starred at. Has anyone had thiers done in Monterrey? He does fills for free, but come on, look at the distance. I have been to a couple of seminars in KC area, and Mexico is so much cheaper, but it would be nice to have the support of a closer dr. I am all for a gathering? Or has there been one... if not, lets get one going!

For all of those upset with how things went when Doc Malley left, ponder this--1 of his staff went with him right away--and another one is starting later this week. Hmmmm--now what does that say. I also know they were dorty dealing when they did not schedule appointments for Doc Malley instead instantly booked them with the new doc. And this happened 4 days after the seminar was given by Malley. I know the girls that are left with Lopez are RUDE!! I know they are getting newer patients approved before the older ones. My friend has been waiting since May,of course we now know that they were waiting to get her approved AFTER Malley left--now they are so booked up with insurance they can't get it done in a timely manner. Bad business

Hi everyone!

I am going to have my surgery with doctor Malley, his new office is on Northoak Trafficway. His number is 1-913-851-3482. As soon as I called them and talked to the receptionist and told her about what the other office did to me, (which was that they said that they did not accept my insurance anymore the day that it was approved!) she could not believe it and she was one the phone with my insurance company trying to get things situated the next day which was friday. So, I think that if you are still going to go to the old office I would really think about it. They wanted me to pay $6800 out of my pocket even though my insurance would pay for it. VERY fishy if you think about it!! Just my thoughts about MWIBS.

I want to echo the positive comments about Dr Malley. He moved from the other office due to some professional issues that I fully support. I am a health care professional and fully understand the issues. I felt very uncomfortable on my first visit to the old site after Dr Malley had left. I'm not concerned as to the manner in his leaving. He is a very professional physician who cares a great deal about his patients. He is with us for the long haul in our weight loss process. I had a friend who was insurance approved for Dr Malley and the other site was just going to have another physician, who my friend had never met, do the surgery without any consultation with my friend.