Mini Bypass?

I was just curious if anyone here has had the mini bypass surgery? I was also curious if anyone here is from a part of Kansas other than the Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita area...lol. I use to live in Gardner KS now I live in Garden City KS and it is a battle here trying to find a way to have the surgery. I was just hoping that someone in here was from SW Kansas or just Western Kansas and could relate:-o I would appreciate anyone from my area who has had the mini bypass surgery or any WLS or who is contemplating having either. I just hate feeling like I'm the only one out here:-p I am so jealous of those big city folk who are able to get the surgery and especially those in KCKS area who are able to find health insurances who will pay for it. I am just stuck and frustrated as ever out here. Thanks all and I am so glad for all the great advice and sharing from all the people from this entire site. Julie Fine 260lbs, 28yrs old, 5'3.

Hi Julie! I can understand your frustration. I'm in your neck of the woods. I had LapBand 10/26/05 and have lost 104 pounds. I am 5'6", 36 yrs. old, and weighed 266 when I started. I feel your pain! I was self-pay, and had to travel to KCKS to get my surgery. HOWEVER, it is well-worth the effort. Whatever surgery you choose, it is the best decision you can make for your health and your life. I got my fills in Wichita after surgery, and I hear that Dr. Early's group at Solutions for Life is beginning to do LapBands (they've been doing RNY for awhile now). You might contact them and see if that is an alternative for you.