Rockford, IL and surroundings support group will meet Monday May 19 at 7 PM at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Ave in Rockford. We meet in room S-232. Come in the front door with the three flag polls. Pre and post all surgeries welcome.

Connie

hey connie, my husband and i live in kingston, illinois. it is about half an hour from rockford. we just started our journey with our consoltation yesterday in harvard with mercy bariatric center. We have BCBS of illinois and have heard they want 6 months documentation of a supervised diet. We have seen Dr. Gupta for a year from 2006-2007 and now are seeing him again and have heard he doesnt count...but then we heard that because my husband's diabetes and sleep apnea are so bad they may not need that...any advise...and can we come to the group?

Absolutely! You would certainly be welcome at group. The next one is Aug 18th at 7PM. Many of us are on the obesityhelp.com website under the IL board if you want to get to know us in advance. Connie

I live in Rockford IL. and I have United H. I want to know ; if I can go too. I need to have a look. I had my surgery in 2002.

You certainly may attend. It will be Monday Aug 18 at 7 PM at the UI College of Medicine 1601 Parkview (off Spring Creek by Anderson Gardens) The meeting is in room S-232. When you come in the front door you are on the second floor. The guard can give you directions. Anyone interested pre or post WLS is welcome. Connie

Hello! I am looking to join WLS support groups, I leave near Rockford, but not actually in, I live in DeKalb and I just found out that they are shutting down the WLS program down at the hospital I got banded at in DeKalb.....any advice or known support groups?

Please feel welcome to come to group. It is the third Monday of each month at 7 PM at the College of Medicine. There are more specific directions in an earlier post. The next meeting is Sept 15.
Connie