Hey Jim - I don't know whether or not they are using the new AP band.  I'll ask that question when I go in for my pre-op on Oct 5 and let you know.  C

Hi there! I just posted a new message about a gastric bypass/lap band support group in Hutchinson this Thursday, and the fourth Thursday of each month. The meeting is at Hutch Hospital at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level conference room. I have never been there, but plan to go this Thursday! Don't know which way you are from Hutch, but thought I would let you know! LaNeta

Hi there! I had RNY surgery in August in Columbia, MO, so I cannot tell you who is best at lap band. I can tell you my friend had RNY surgery in Tallgrass in March, 2006, and she has lost 155#. She said the drs there are great. I am pretty sure they do lap band there as well. Good luck!  LaNeta

I haven't had a chance to read much as i am new here.  Checking with all the different places and types of surgeries.  I think lap band might be the best way for me as i only have 100 lbs to loose.  I also am wonder the positive and neg. about overland park surgical center and the tall grass one in topeka.  I know the livlite doesn't do lap band.  If anyone can give me specifics on which place they have found to be the best or why they didn't chose one i would appreciate it.  also,  has lap band been succesfull or should you go for the gastric bypass.  thanks everyone for your input and help.

i would like to know what everyone is finding out about tallgrass.  I just heard about them.  I only knew about livlite in Junction city and overland park one.  any info would be much appreciated.