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.

I think the Malley surgical center IS HIS NEW PLACE.. the posts at the beginning are dated in 2005

I go for my consult tomorrow with the WLSC

Hey all! Well I backed out of my appointment this morning with the WLSC, and called Dr. Malleys office, I am now set up to attend his seminar on Jan 6th, 2007.

The lady that answered the phone was SOOOOOOO nice, she told me that she was his very first lap band and she thought he was awesome, she said he has done over 500 bands and NOT ONE PERSON has had an erosion. He doesn't sew over the buckle which they had been finding was a big source for erosions........ so yes, I think I've made the right choice...

And the BIG WONDERFUL NEWS is that he takes blue cross, so he is IN NETWORK for me and my in network hospital is going to be Menora.

I'm excited.

Dr. Rumbaut did my surgery but Dr. Malley does my fills. I am extremely happy with Dr. Malley. He is very nice, easy to talk to, sincere....his office staff are wonderful ladies!!! I would highly recommend him!

I have to say that I had my consult with Dr. Malley on 1/8/07 in his new office on Lamar. He is so funny.. quiet, but funny... His staff is GREAT! Darlene, Nikki, Rachel......... poor Rachel.. she is both a nurse and the insurance guru.. I've been keeping her email hot with insurance stuff....

I look forward to getting banded HOPEFULLY in February 2006

Hi! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I really like Dr. Malley and his staff. He is quiet but very gentle on fills, I don't really feel anything. Good luck!!

Hi! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I really like Dr. Malley and his staff. He is quiet but very gentle on fills, I don't really feel anything. Good luck!!

I hardly ever look at this thread, but for all that come later.....

The month of January 2007 flew by... and I started with consult on Jan 6th and by Jan 30th I had the official approval from my insurance.

Now I'm just waiting for a date!