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maryh5
on 9/27/07 12:46 pm - northeast, KS

Topic: RE: Hello from someone who is starting the journey...

The first couple of days on the pre-op for me were terrible. But always in the back of mind I kept saying this is for your future...you can do it. Guess what I did. I also counted my first day of my pre-op as my first day so I go from May 10th. Drink plenty of water. I use to be a 2 or 3 pop of day person, but havent had a pop since May 9th and I havent missed it one bit. Mary

mjt
on 9/27/07 11:58 am

Topic: RE: Where is the cheapest and most reliable place in the KC area for self-pay lapband hopefuls?

How are you doing with your wt loss? Did you feel good and how soon did you feel you could go back to normal. thanks for your info. good luck

crydavis
on 9/27/07 11:22 am

Lap Band on 10/15/07

Topic: RE: Hello from someone who is starting the journey...

Mary, Thanks so much for the words of encouragement and CONGRATULATIONS on your success! I'm trying to be very positive and just deal each day with what comes. I'm planning to start my pre-op diet on Oct 1, so I'm counting that as the first day on my new path. I may be contacting you for advice in the future - I hope that's okay. Crystal

kschick
on 9/27/07 7:34 am - Burrton, KS

Topic: RE: best place for lap band inkansas. ????

Hi, I had Lap-Band at Tallgrass in Topeka (8/27/07) and have been very happy. I had Dr. Dunshee and he is very compassionate and informative. He took alot of time with me on my initial consult and answered all of my questions. The nurses are awesome, especially Rachelle and Maxine. Haven't dealt with Brenda except on the phone and she was very accomodating. Today is my 1 month anniversary and I'm 25 pounds down. I get my first fill on 10/08 and I can't wait, as I'm not feeling as much restriction and more hungry for the craaaaaaaaaap that made me fat! I chose Lap-Band because of the reversibility factor. RNY made me nervous...too pemanent, plus I think I'll do better losing it gradually. Hope this rambling helps!! Kschick

Jeannee
on 9/27/07 5:48 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 10/24/07

Topic: RE: best place for lap band inkansas. ????

LivLite was suppose to be getting a new surgeon in August that does perfom the lapband, however he is pretty inexperienced as a lapband surgeon.

maryh5
on 9/26/07 11:15 pm - northeast, KS

Lap Band on 05/21/07

Topic: RE: Hello from someone who is starting the journey...

Hi Crystal, welcome to bandland. I was banded on May 21 by Dr Bernstein. You have chosen a wonderful facility and doctor. I am 4 months out and have lost with the preop diet 80 lbs. I havent had a fill yet....Dr. B says I'm a rarity...but I love it. I still feel restriction and not hungry. I was nervous also, but the next thing you know they are waking you up and its all over....Time will go fast even though you think its going at a snail's pace. Good luck in your journey. Mary

maryh5
on 9/26/07 11:10 pm - northeast, KS

Lap Band on 05/21/07

Topic: RE: Where is the cheapest and most reliable place in the KC area for self-pay lapband hopefuls?

I had my surgery at the Tallgrass in Topeka on May 21 this year. I was self-pay...close to 13,000. That includes fills for 2 years. My surgeon was Dr Bernstein. Love the facility. Was well taken care of. Since I live over an hour and half away I needed to stay overnight but they footed the bill for the hotel room. Good luck on your journey. Mary

NPROGRESS
on 9/26/07 9:14 pm - I'm not sure where in, MO

Topic: Any Dr. John Price @ St Luke's Hospital patients??

I heard he is a new lapband physician. Just wanted to know if anyone has heard or seen him? NPROGRESS

Hollie Y.
on 9/26/07 6:20 am - KS

Lap Band on 06/05/07

Topic: RE: Where is the cheapest and most reliable place in the KC area for self-pay lapband hopefuls?

I don't know if Dr. Hoehn was the same doctor. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't do surgeries at Tall Grass though. I know he does them at Shawnee Mission and at the HSSH. His office is in KC. Since my June surgery I have lost 43 pounds. I am feeling great and the recovery was no time. I had my surgery on a Wednesday and was back at work on the following Monday. I also have a desk job though. If was FORCED to I could have been back to work that Friday, but it would have been very uncomfortable and probably not very smart. As far as before surgery I had my appointments with the psych guy, (who is wonderful

) and I only had to go on a full liquid diet 2 or maybe 3 days before surgery. They do encourage you to give up soda and sugary foods ahead of time and that is a great idea. The headaches coming off sugar and caffine are not worth it. If you have any more questions feel free to pm me and I will answer as much as I can. BTW, I would hands down do this again.