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Fill Doctors in Chicagoland Area....
Spears replied to BEAUTYOVERLOOKD's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi I also had my surgery at Mercy Hospital in December of 2008 received one fill. They really need to close that department down because everything they said they would do they have not done for there patients. I am looking into seeing a doctor at Northwestern hospital because I have not receive a checkup at all. I did call and complain but nothing happen. It is a shame that they are getting away with how they treat there patients and no one is speaking up. I complained to my insurance about them I do not recommend anyone to have the lapband surgery at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Also I have been trying to get my medical records paid for them and have not received them They discuss me because lately my stomach have been feeling really bloated. -
Hi Liz, Condolences for your loss...If you are having trouble getting through to the clinic, simply call Erin (the dietitian). She is great, always returns her calls and pages and always willing to help if she can. She will call them and make an appointment for you (although this is not her job, that's why I say she's the best). I haven't had any encounter with anyone else there who really gives a hoot!! Don't bother trying to deal with the new director Linda. She is no help and her attitude and demeanor leaves alot to be desired. I went that route and OH-MY-GOD!!! LOL If it is convenient for you to continue at Mercy, don't change. It just takes a little elbow grease with them. (I know, the SUCK) If not, UIC does fills and they will also take public aid if you don't have insurance. They will need a copy of your surgical notes from Mercy and they usually get you an appointment within a week. The thing with UIC (difference from Mercy) is that even with an appointment, you end up waiting almost all day. They take people on a first come first serve basis so if your appointment is at 12, you still want to be there at opening on your appointment day, I don't understand why they do it this way. Mercy, you are in and out with an appointment or not. Good luck, keep me posted. When did you have your surgery?
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Hi I was banded at Mercy Hospital I only had 2 fills have not been pleased was going to have my 3rd been trying to make appointment no return calls I stop calling because my mom died in July. Started calling two weeks ago no return calls I am also in search of a fill doctor in chicago. Mercy has really disappointed me I would not recommend them. Maybe we can help each other I need a good doctor on the south side of chicago.
Blessings
Liz
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Will Emotional Eating Sabotage Your Success?
Spears replied to MelissaMcCreery's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my surgery December 28th 2007 my weight was 265 pounds it seems I am not losing weight at all my weight now is 230. I had two fills 2nd fill he could not find my port went back 3 weeks later which a month ago he said he gave me 3ccs. I am still eating last week I even when back to jenny craig because I am on the life time program. I know I should be smaller I have started to workout I have joined a club. Can someone please help me find the right way. God Bless you guys. Liz -
:confused:I had surgery December 28th first fill in february not much restrictions. Today I went to have my second fill he could not do it because he said that my port had turned a little. He was trying to turn it around but he could not he told be to come back in two weeks to have an xray. He said this was common he ask me if I felt any discomfort I remember a few weeks ago I was feeling some pain Please can someone explain this to me Thank you Liz:confused:
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Praise the Lord fellow saints. I am asking for prayer I was banded Dece 28th I was really feeling great after sugery and the last few days. Yesterday I started to feel very tired no energy. My prayers are with all you guys that are on this thread that God will give you your heart desires. Blessings Liz
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Try Mercy hospital call ask for the weight loss department. Or call the operator ask them to page Kathy from the weight management program. The program at Mercy Hospital is excellent all I have to say is good things about them the way they treat there patients I think it is one of the best programs in chicago. Blessings Liz
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Friday Dec 28th I had my surgery I have feeling fine until yesterday. I have been very tired no energy I have been on clear liquids I started to have protein drinks. Today I went to the clinic to have my staples removed the nurse and nutrionist suggested that I do more protein she said I should be doing a thousand calories a day. They also said I can have eggs cottage cheese and yoplait:help:. My husband wanted to stop and have breakfast I ordered ham and eggs. I could only eat 3 forks of the eggs with two small pieces of ham. Please can someone help me. Since Friday I lost 6 pounds. Friday I was 245. God bless you guys:phanvan:help:
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Today was the day...
Spears replied to princesstracey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Tracy I also was banded December 28th I actually feeling fine a little gas pains and naueasa I'm using gasx strips and for the nausea in the hospital they gave a couple shots. Last night I had really bad shoulder pain used heating pad the pain got better. I started to go out to special service at church but decided against it I'm feeling a little soar I do have a little hunger pains I have clear liquids jello opitfast and popsicles Girl you sould as if you are during great keep up the good work. My was 245 going into surgery. -
Praise the Lord Christian banders it has been a while since I been on this sight. Friday December 28th I finally I got banded the saying is lapband is a journey that is the truth. I am asking for prayer for the 2 weeks liquid stage I feel hunger pains my prayer is that they go away quickly. God bless everyone on there lapband journey. Liz
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December 28th yesterday I will always remember this date I had my surgery. The doctor said everything was fine I have not been in to much pain before leaving the hospital I had to have xrays to see if everything was positon right I was able to see that myself the radiologist showed me the band and port I had to drink some white stuff to make sure it went down okay and it did. Now that I am home I now begin to have gas and discomfort in my shoulders and chest. I just want to thank you guys for supporting me God bless everyone Liz:):kiss2::whoo:
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Approve Approve By Aetna Ppo/ I Will Be A Bander
Spears posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi guys I have finally been approved by aetna Monday afternoon. My surgery will be 12/28 over the weekend I had a toothache. My doctor suggested that I finish the dental work and instead of having surgery which was supposed to been today I will have it next friday. So I will get to taste some xmas dinner not to much. I would like to thank you guys for your support may God bless you all and give you the desire of your hearts. Liz:clap2:
