I apologize for taking so long to get back to you...as I said before there are many, many forts and such all across Kansas & historical sites as well...there are a couple of websites, TravelKS.com & VisitWichita.com that might give you some idea of what is available.  If you come through Topeka, the Kansas Museum of History is a good bet, also Topeka is our state capitol.  the Great Overland Station is a museum/education center in a restored Union Pacific  Railroad Station in Topeka.  It features historical exhibits, the All Veterans Memorial, and a G Gauge Train Display.  Atchison is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart - there are museums, trolley tours, Lewis & Clark Heritage sites (www.atchisonkansas.net).  Lecompton was the first territorial capitol of Kansas - the Constitution Hall National Landmark & Kansas Historic Site, the Territorial Capitol National Historic Site & Eisenhower's Parents' Marriage Site (www.LecomptonKansas.com).  In Abilene you will find the Eisenhower Presidential Museum.  Wichita has the Coleman Factory Outlet and Museum, the Frank Lloyd Wright-Allen Lambe House Museum, the Great Plains Transportation Museum, the Kansas Aviation Museum, the Kansas Firefighters Museum, and the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.  The Kansas Underground Salt Museum is located in Hutchinson as is the Cosmosphere.  Near Mineral, Ks you can see Big Brutus, which is the world's second largest electric mining shovel.  Closer to where I live, in Larned, we have the Santa Fe Trail Center, Fort Larned National Historic Site, and the Boy Scout Museum, all very interesting attractions.  We also have a few great little antique shops.  Pawnee Rock National Historic Site is located between Larned and Great Bend, and there are a couple of antique shops there as well.  In Great Bend you might want to visit the Brit Spaugh Park & Zoo (also the Topeka Zoo in Topeka and the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita).  In western Kansas, Dodge City has historic Front Street, and the Dalton Gang Hideout is in Meade.  Greensburg has the world's largest hand-dug well - the town was all but destroyed in a tornado about 2 years ago but they are rebuilding.  Some of the scenery in Kansas is pretty fantastic - the Flint Hills are beautiful.  Contrary to what our governor said during one of her trips out of state, we do make wine in Kansas - there are several wineries, one of which is Wyldewood Cellars in Wichita, where they have free tours and tastings.  In Hays there is the Sternberg Museum, which has skeletons of prehistoric dinosaurs, and in Victoria - east of Hays - the Cathedral of the Plains is very beautiful.  And of course we do have the world's largest ball of twine - that's in Cawker City.  Also you might check out www.kshs.org/tourists/landmarks.htm, which has links for you to explore Kansas by region, venture off the highway, or travel by theme.  And on I-35 in Salina, try Russell's Restaurant - it's a great place to eat  I hope this helps a little...hope you enjoy your visit to Kansas (it's not as boring as most people think!!)...and above all, have a safe trip      

Hi Cathy & I had Lap RNY with Dr Hachem in JC on Oct 21st, I am from Chapman..  I am so thrilled with the the INWS also, the ladies there are wonderful.    Feel free to contact me.

I am happy for you that you have finally found a way for surgery. I have always said that WLS is the BEST thing I have EVER done for myself.

I must say though, as a patient of Tallgrass, your assessment was WAY off base. Sorry, just couldn't let that comment hang out there like that. The docs there are very sharp and I count myself as one of many who were blessed enough to have them available to me. Best of luck on your WLS journey.

Hi, Cathy.
I just wanted to respond with a hello and to tell you that I'm very happy for you. It's amazing how fast things go, once we make the decision. Congratulations on making the best decision for your health. Keep us posted.
Blessings,
Mary

Thanks