Hi Kimberly. After our disappointing support meeting last week, I talked to my neighbors about the WLS they had last year here in Utah at Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (St. Marks). The daughter had open by-pass by Dr. Halverson and the mother had scope by-pass by Dr. Simper. They were both very pleased with their doctors and the program there. I understand that they also have monthly support meetings. Hang in there, Eloise

No, I don't know why the WISH center is closing. I just got a call telling me that they would be closing this month, and I could go ahead with my first appt but I would have to have the surgery at a different center. Guess you could call them and ask. Good luck. Kimberly

Thanks for the info. I'm looking at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, but we'll see. Good luck with your surgery. Kimberly

Has anyone had surgery from a Dr. Robert McKeen out of Provo? I attended a seminar he had in SLC and he said that he has been performing the Lapband surgery in that area for about 3 years. He is now doing his surgical procedures out of the Provo Surgical Center. Any feedback from anyone would be appreciated.

The SF Philly Swirl pops are ONLY available at Sam's club. Sam's Club is doing a "Trial run" on there Sugar Free pops and there is only 4 weeks left. Run out, grab a few boxes to stock up and talk to the manager at the store to keep this product around. Better yet, maybe we can all write Sam's Club Corp and let them know us Bariatric patients NEED this great product around. I hope this product doesn't go away!!! http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_std_template.jsp?CntId=2005superpage&pid=_01-26-05_super Free one day pass to Sam's club! Incase you don't have a membership Look what I stumbled upon!!! This article was in the USA TODAY about Philly Swirl!! Very cool http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2004-08-20-phillyswirl_x.htm ~Lauri B