Hello from Illinois

spal66 · 04-01-2008, 06:34 AM

Hi my name is Shari, and just had my lap band surgery yesterday. I am pretty sore this morning, but doing well.

I look forward meeting all of you on this board

time2bandme · 04-01-2008, 07:12 AM

HEY! Congrats! Where in IL are you? I'm up in the Northwest Suberbs of Chi, being banded 4-23 at Highland Park, where did you have yours done?

Onnie67 · 04-01-2008, 07:13 AM

Good Morning Shari!
I am also from IL, still waiting for my approval from my insurance. Can not wait! Where did you have your surgery at??

**losingjusme** · 04-01-2008, 07:53 AM

hi, welcome to LBT!! :)

the soreness should go away soon. congrats on being banded!

spal66 · 04-01-2008, 07:54 AM

I had my surgery through Synchrony Health in Oakbrook with Dr. Watikins.

time2bandme, I am in the southern suburbs of Chicago.

catseye · 04-01-2008, 01:17 PM

I'm in the Chicago area too -- NW suburbs. I'm using the Kane Center in Arlington Heights.

I'm still waiting to submit for approval this month, though.

Mommymj1 · 04-01-2008, 06:19 PM

thought I'd jump on the bandwagon here and say hi myself. I'm from IL around Joliet area, anyone here from those parts? I'm having it done at Silver Cross

pschmolle · 04-03-2008, 07:26 AM

Hey spal66-I am an hour south & looking into Silver Cross & Dr Joyce.

cj44 · 04-03-2008, 07:53 AM

hi iam having mine done this coming mon. im a bit anxious ,not about the pain but more about the diet following the banding,i ve heard about chocking and vomiting and i worry about the slippage.i hpe you feel better soon and all goes well for you

moez02 · 04-03-2008, 08:10 AM

I am going for my initial consult on Tuesday, 4/8, with Dr. Rosen in Downers Grove.

I can't wait to get this show on the road.

I can't wait to get contol of my life again.

I can't wait to be able to wear clothing without an XX on the size tag.
I have always had a struggle with my weight, since puberty.
Age 13 or so.
But, now that the hormones are really weird, with menapause, I can't control the weight at all. I am up 40# in the last 5 years. I am uncomfortable at this weight and need to do something about it.

moez02 · 04-09-2008, 07:19 AM

I got it, Thanks...

Could you help me with the ticker download?
I can't seem to get that done. Just me I'm sure...
Thanks

lam61157 · 04-09-2008, 04:59 PM

Same here everyone i am from Illinois born & raised near Ottawa I-80 West .....I MISS HOME ! I came to Va by way of the military...Can the port be put on the right ? I absolutely have to sleep on my left i have vertigo problems if i lay down on my rt side .

Can you also help a girl out with the ticker ? I have one but where do i go to post it ? Thanks

moez02 · 04-10-2008, 05:41 AM

I am waiting on Insurance approval on the procedure.
I am working with Dr Rosen in Downers Grove, IL.
I like him and the staff.

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Originally Posted by time2bandme

HEY! Congrats! Where in IL are you? I'm up in the Northwest Suberbs of Chi, being banded 4-23 at Highland Park, where did you have yours done?

sadie77 · 04-10-2008, 08:13 AM

Hello! I live in central Illinois and I'm having my surgery May 27th 2008 at Mercy Hospital. My doctor is Dr. Rami Lutfi, he is such a sweet guy!

ValJean · 04-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Hello everyone,

I am a Chicagoan too, just had a consultation at DayOne in the city...is anyone here familiar with them, perhaps had the surgery done there? Now that I've had the consult and am moving ahead with insurance matters, I am really eager to talk to people in the "real world" (as opposed to the patient advocates who work there, I mean).

Thanks,
Val