Hello Bobbie, I live in Kalispell. I was banded on 5/26/06. It's been 6 months and I've lost 52 pounds. I've had no complications but know people who have. One think I've learned is that the band is only a tool to help you. You still have to watch what you eat. Cookies, cake etc... go through my band no problem, so I know I have to have control and eat wisely. Somedays I can eat chicken and other times I can't. I can't eat until about 11:00 am. So I have a carnation breakfast drink for breakfast. I have no regrets and am glad I had the surgery. But I really encourage anyone considering the surgery to do their research. I was banded outside of the US and the only Dr. in MT who would see me and do my fills is Dr. Roeher in Great Falls. Best of Luck. Feel free to email anytime. Sharon

Hello, I was banded 5/26/06. So far I've lost 52 lbs. I was banded outside of the US but Dr Rohrer does my after care and fills. I live in Kalispell and am so thankfull that he does fills. His staff is very friendly and very helpfull. Sharon

Me too, Me too! I vacationed in Yellowstone back in 1980. It was georgeous, breathtaking and a place I would love to live in. However upon further investigation I realized, I could not afford to live there based on the wages and heating bills. I probably could not take the crisp cold winter, I'm anemic. But it was a glorious place to be. Makes you realize the definition of "God's Country".

AS far as I know there is no Dr there that do weight loss

Hi everyone, I have been watching these forums for years waiting for surgery. I am on Medicare and 65 yrs. old. Just recently, Benefis Healthcare Hospital in Great Falls, Montana has been approved by Medicare for GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERIES, I had an RNY Nov. 20th, now home & doing fine. Mine was done by Rohrer Bariactrics, Dr. David Rohrer. I can't recommend them enough, excellent in every way, they really know what they are doing. I live in Billings, but would go to Great Falls in a minute. So anyone with medicare, or anyone else check it out.