looking at having lap band

I am looking at having lap band surgery in Wichita and wanted to see if anyone had any input.

Hi Sherri, Are you self pay or insurance? I am planning on being banded this year and my sister in law got hers done in Kansas city, there is another in Shawnee mission also. I am not getting it done here since I am self pay. Hope you have a great day!

Hey, I haven't heard from you lately. Have you scheduled your surgery? My school is checking to see if they would okay surgery in Mexico. Who knows? Sherri

Liz, Where are you having your surgery done? I saw a post about Mexico.

Yep, you read right. Since I am self pay, I am looking into the docs in mexico. Sounds strange i know, but looking this info up and getting info from people who went over there, why not? The only thing I have to research is if the place in Shawnee Mission will take me as a patient for fills. My husband is ok with it too. I have showed him all the info....I do my research on everything.....and he is ok with it. Believe me, a physician myself.....there are a number of US physicians who have went over to Mexico to get the band.

I have several friends who went to MX for their bands and were VERY happy with their results. They swear they were treated better than they have been in the US, and for half the price. LOL Good luck with your decision! ~Tiffany Dr. Lopez 10/26/05 266 preop/166 at goal!

I went to Mexico Sept. 15, 2006 and saw Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey. He is fabulous and I would highly recommend him. I lost 150# after one year with the band and have felt wonderful. I see Dr. Malley in K.C. for my fills, and he is an awesome doctor as well, but because I was self pay, I chose the best of the best in Mexico. The band is a fabulous tool and has worked beautifully for me. I hope this is of some help to my fellow Kansans Ally