Bob...Iused St Alexius with Dr Norbert Richardson as surgeon and Dr  Van Wagoner as his assistant.   They are equally amazing bariatric surgeions  and always assisted each other until Dr Richardson moved to Columbia, MO.   New Start seems to have a problem keeping office staff but I cant say I really have any complaints.  I live in Sullivan which is over an hour away so I dont take advantage of their support programs.

St Alexius is an older hospital but was very clean and the staff was very attentive to my  needs.  No complaints there, either.

I would highly recommend Dr Wagoner at St Alexius

After smoking for 38 years and attempting to quit using the patch, gum, Chantix, etc., I finally quit smoking via the electronic cigarette. e-cigarette-forum has tutorials, companies, lots of stuff for people wanting to learn about them. It took me a year, I know you don't have that long. I started with 24 mg nicotine juice and tapered down to 0 mg nicotine. I still puff on the e-cig but don't get any nicotine - it's merely a pacifier now. I know I'll never smoke again - glad to get rid of the smell and the secondary sicknesses (bronchitis, etc.) Let me know if I can give you have any more questions or I can direct you to suppliers, etc.

welcome my name is Harry I live about 60 miles north of KC but I had my surgery done at Truman med center on Jan 13 2006 just wanted to say welcome.

Hello, I can not relate to the smoking problem as I never picked up the habit but relate it to dieting when you stop smoking. The only thing I can offer is support and sympathy. My son quit smoking cold turkey about a year ago. Just remember why you are doing all this. To be healthy again! Have you tried a sugar free hard candy when you want a smoke? Might help....Have you posted this on the main forum? Probably more people there that can help you. Good luck on ;your journey!!!!

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Barbara

Hello,
I just wanted to let people know   there is a forum for the community and anyone who is friendly and want to stop by. I was very active 3 years ago and would like to see it become active again.   It is listed under  "weight loss related"

I am not attempting to offend anyone. I understand that some might not agree with me posting. I am doing it to help LGBT people. Everyone has the right to not agree. I respect that.

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