What is u*****T in Kansas?

Why is this board dead?  I often come here looking to see if there are any posts.  Not many and none that are very personal or seem to want to share too much.  Perhaps everyone in Kansas uses another board to share everything.  I am always surprised when I browse through some of the other state boards and they know each other, provide support and comfort and are interested in how everyone is doing.  So tonight I wanted to see if I opened the door would anyone walk in and how things would progress.  I think this could be a great help to newbies and grads alike with the closeness of being residents of the same state.  Any takers???  Kat

Hey Kat

I check this board every time I log on, but it doesn't seem to get much activity. I am scheduled for RNY surgery on June 19th in Wichita. I find this site very helpful and hope to continue checking it out as much as possible. Have you had surgery or are you scheduled? KD and I went through our classes together and usually just end up emailing each other through our personal email, along with Crys. I would love to talk with you anytime...

Donna

Well I live in KS but I am having surgery in Missouri so I post there mostly.  I have my surgery  June 18th.

Hi there! I live in Hutchinson, and am going to have surgery with Dr. Scott at UM. My insurance will only cover surgery at certain facilities. I really liked your dr when I attended the seminar in KC in February. Were you there? I hate the LOOOOONG drive to Columbia, but sure have confidence in them and am SO pleased with the staff at Missouri Bariatric Services! My surgery is scheduled for August 6th, so you will beat me by a couple of weeks. I wish you the very best with your surgery, and hope we can become 'buddies'! Best wishes! LaNeta

Good luck on your upcoming surgery!  I am glad to get a couple of responses.  I can understand posting on the Missouri board as there are a lot of good and supportive people there everyday.  I think I am going to see if they will adopt me.  Keep us posted on how things go for you!  Kat

Hey I notice you are from Frontenac.  I live just North of Ft Scott.  I had lapband about  3 weeks ago in TJ Mexico.  I'm all for help and support.

Hi there!  It is great to hear from somewhere so close by!  Wow, TJ, I would love to hear about your experience there.  I hope you are doing well.  Is it hard to get your fills done in the states?  I had my surgery done in KU so I travel back and forth for follow ups but that is fantastic for me as I love any excuse to go there and stop and shop on the way home.  PM me when you can I would love to hear more.  Kat

My only complaint was that they could not do it laprascopic once they got started due to my abdominal myo not relaxing, so I had to have the full blown open me up surgery.  The mend time is a little longer and slower.  I have an appointment for a fill in Topeka with a doctors that does fills for Mexico patients.  I hope I can go back to work next week, but I still have two open places open that are draining fluids.  I have lost a little, but don't have much restriction.  I'm sure I will see a big difference after my first fill at the end of the month.  Monique

Monique - Sorry you had to go through the open surgery.  I know from experience that is a long and more painful recovery.  I am glad to hear that you have done so well as there are a few bad stories about Mexico along with many sucesses.  You are lucky to find someone to do your fills so close.  Did you go to the Good Ole Days in Ft Scott?  We didn't but for years when my daughter was young we went, she just loved the children's fair.   I think when you start getting some fills you will find you sweet spot and things will really start to progress. Keep me posted on how you are doing.  BTW, are you interested in a support group in the area?  Let me know.  Kat

Kat=  I only went to the parade at Good Ole Days and got drenched.  I am so ready to get my first fill and have more restriction.  I think a support group is a good idea.    gotta run.