I'M FROM KANSAS

HI LANA,  WELL SOUNDS LIKE YOU'VE DONE GREAT WITH YOUR SURGERY, I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I CAN BE LIKE THAT, I WANT IT SO BAD. I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THE BOARD FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND THEY REALLY SEEM VERY CLOSE AND SO MANY NICE PEOPLE, GUYS AND GALS.  TAKE CARE,    DAR

Hi, Dar I am waiting for surgery with Dr. Hitch**** so we are "same office buddies" I am seeing Dr. Sababathy at this point. I will be seeing him 3 more times. Hopefully I will see Dr. Hitch**** soon after. Where are you along with the surgery and what surgery have you decided to have done?Write me  anytime, for any reason. Nice meeting you.Hugs, Cindy

HI CINDY, YOU ARE THE FIRST ONE I'VE SEEN THAT IS HAVING SURGERY WITH THE SAME GROUP.  I STARTED MARCH 26TH AT A SEMINAR WITH HITCH**** THEN A SEMINAR WITH HOEHN APRIL 9TH THEN TURNED IN MY PAPERS APRIL THE 10TH AND HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL THIS TIME. I WAS TURNED DOWN WITH RONNIE KEITH APRIL 18TH BECAUSE OF BARRETTS ESOPHAGEOUS, DO YOU KNOW ANYONE THAT CAN HAVE SURGERY WITH BARRETTS.  I HAD SURGERY THE 11TH OF JULY AND MIGHT HAVE TO HAVE IT AGAIN IN SEVERAL MONTHS TO GET RID OF IT.  BUT ITS A NEW PROCEDURE AND THEY THINK IT COMPLETELY GETS RID OF IT. ITS JUST BEEN OUT FOR A YR. , MAYOS STARTED DOING IT. I STARTED WITH NOLA AND NOW ALL 4 CARDS HAVE BEEN FROM SHELLEY, HOW LONG DID YOU HAVE TO WAIT?  I WANT SURGERY SO BAD BUT CAN'T BE IN A HURRY BECAUSE OF MY ESOPHAGEOUS HEALING. PRAYING THAT IF I'M SUPPOSED TO HAVE IT THAT GOD WILL SEE TO IT AND WORK THINGS OUT. HES BROUGHT ME THRU MANY, MANY, SURGERIES AND ILLNESSES SO I AM BELIEVING HE'LL DO IT AGAIN.  BETTER GET READY FOR BED, I'M A LATE NIGHT PERSON, SO ITS NOT REALLY TIME FOR BED YET, LOL.  I DON'T KNOW ALL THESE ABBREVIATIONS YOU ALL USE, WHERE CAN I FIND THEM OR DO YOU KNOW?  TILL LATER,,,,,DAR

Dar, I am from Kansas too and was adoppted with open arms on to this board, these people are great here so post often and know that you will be heard here there are so many caring people on here. I went to Dr. Hohen's seminar in April too but they turned down because even though the hospital accepted my insurance the surgeons didn't because it is a medicare replacement policy so thanks to all on this board I was refered to Dr. Hornbostel in Sedalia, MO. who does accept my insurance.  I wanted to have it done at Shawnee Mission since I only live blocks from there but it didn't work out that way.  I am currently on the 6 mo. dr. supervised diet which is required I just finished my pysch. eval. so I should be getting a call soon with an appt. date with Dr. Hornbostel. Welcome to the board and good luck on your journey.....

HI BEV, SORRY TO HEAR YOU GOT TURNED DOWN AT DR. HOEHNS BUT I AM IN THE SAME SITUATION.  IF THINGS WORK OUT I'LL HAVE TO PAY BETWEEN 4 AND 5,000.00. BUT I REALLY DON'T HAVE A CHOICE. I TRIED TO GET IN WITH DR. HORNBOSTEL AND HE QUIT DOING LAPBAND AND THATS ALL MY CARDIOLOGISTS WIL LET ME HAVE. AND WITH MY AGE AND HEALTH PROBLEMS I'LL BE LUCKY TO GET IT WITH HOEHN.  MY DAUGHTER LIVES IN OPVERLAND PARK SO IT WOULD BE HANDY FOR ME. AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HANDY FOR YOU , WITH LIVING ONLY A FEW BLOCKS AWAY.  I AM STILL SUFFERING FROM MY ESOPHAGEOUS SURGERY THE 11TH OF JUNE SO GUESS I CAN'T GET IN ANY HURRY. JUST HOPE AND PRAY I DON'T NEED IT AGAIN AS IT ONLY WORKS ON 50% OF THE PATIENTS WITHOUT DOING IT AGAIN.  WELL ITS SUPPER TIME SO THANKS FOR THE WARM WELCOME,  DAR

Hi Dar, I am from Kansas also, Topeka, I am going to my seminar with Dr. Hoehn at shawnee mission next monday July 9th.  My insurance should cover, and i am having lap band like you, but i am right on the line for surgery.  My bmi is right at 35, but i have diabetes, fatty liver, high cholesteral.  What did they tell you for a waiting period once your approved by insurance,? I didnt realize it took that long from insurance, i have BCBS Federal.  What is the McGoo part of your id?  amy 

HI AMY, AT FIRST I STARTED WITH NOLA BUT THE 4 CARDS I'VE RECEIVED HAVE BEEN FROM SHELLEY. NOLA TOLD US AT THE SEMINAR IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 2 MONTHS, IF I REMEMBER RIGHT. THE LAST CARD I RECEIVED WAS LAST SAT. AND IT SAID QUOTE, THANKS FOR BEING SO PATIENT BUT THEY ARE RUNNING WAY BEHIND AND HAVE HIRED MORE HELP. WILL LET ME KNOW BY PHONE OR LETTER, DIDN'T SAY WHAT . I HAVE MEDICARE AND BCBS. I'VE NEVER BEEN TOLD ANYTHING EXCEPT THEIR WORKING ON MY RECORDS.  TUFFYMCGOO IS A PUPPY WE USED TO HAVE.      DAR

Hello there  I too  am a patient of Dr Hoehn I would recomined them to anyone. I was banded on 5-14-07 .My wife also sees him, If you need anything just ask . I have been on the Ks site and there isn,t much action . I hope you enjoy being with us   Paul k

HI PAUL, SO GLAD YOU'RE ALREADY ON THE OTHER SIDE, I CAN'T WAIT, HOPE AND PRAY IT HAPPENS. NO THERES NOT MUCH ACTION ON THE SURROUNDING BOARDS BUT MISSOURI IS GREAT. I HAVE ALREADY ENJOYED THIS BOARD, SO FRIENDLY AND HAVE BEEN  WELCOMED BY SO MANY, AWESOME. HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LOST AND WERE YOU SICK ?    DAR

 Dar before surgery I weighted 284  Day of surgery 272 Today it was 245 . So Iam not doing bad, I could be doing better I guess I just need to have my sweet tooth pulled For me getting bamded was a breeze. I never once hurt. I went in at 8 am and was headed home by 2.     I took pain meds once after I got home just in case .I did not need anymore. now the staples did pull so I couldn't wait to get them out. On the whole I would do it again in a heart beat. I lost 15 lbs the 1st wee****  cream is not my friend for some reason I think I need it once a week. Other than that I Crave very little.     I do not eat or try any breads , I have never been sick or purged .Once in awhile I don't chew well and something gets stuck . You will learn the feeling . Hope this helps write again .  Paul