Hi Everyone, Well, I've given myself a swift kick in the behind, and today is day 1 of my 5 day pouch test. I know my pouch is working, however, I figured this would be the best way for me to get myself back on the straight and narrow, since it's basically taking me back to eating like after I first had my surgery. I'm almost 1/2 way through day 1 and am happy to say, I haven't even thought of cheating, and know that as long as I can make myself drink all the water I will feel good. Wish me luck, and I'll keep you posted!! Hugs Theresa

Iris, I'm sorry, I don't know the reason why. I know that when they became a "Center for Excellence", they really had a backlog of medicaid individuals who had been waiting in the wings for thier shot at this "most excellent opportunity". John

MJT, Thanks for the welcome!  The surgeon I am being sent to Tuesday is with the Tallgrass group, Dr. Hu.  I'm nervous and impatient at the same time...

Hello!  My name is Andrea and I recently moved from western KS to eastern KS.  I had to go on disability in 2005 (was a special ed teacher) when my rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia finally got the best of me.  My weight problem started in 1995 when I was 26, and now I'm up to 251 with a BMI of 38.2.  Now that I'm on Medicare, I'm going to be going to a surgeon Tuesday in Topeka to discuss possible surgery.  I'm nervous--we've got 4 kids and recovery and lifestyle changes will be challenging, but it has to be done.  I don't need anymore complications! I look forward to getting to know everyone!

they now do lap band surgery in Junction city.  I think they do fills at a wt. loss center in Wichita. Tallgrass in Topeka are great.  do lots of them and great staff.  KC would be your next closes. I know my dr. (in the Salina area) has said he wishes there was some dr. that do this.