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Hi everyone, I have been looking into VSG and wanted to know if anyone recently had their surgery done through the Kane Center in Schaumburg. If so, how was your experience? What is the process? How long did it take from the time you met the doctor for consultation to surgery date? Any information regarding the Kane Center will be very much appreciated. Thank you! Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I have. So, of course, nothing goes smoothly. After I went to my nutritionist appointment, they tell me that I have to do a year supervised diet even though I have documentation from my previous doctor. I'm still figuring things out with the medical group because it makes no sense to me why they won't accept documentation and want me to use their own doctor for a year. So, I've pretty much been calling BCBSIL, Alexian Brothers Medical Group, and the Kane Center to try and get this sorted out. Anyone else have this experience or have any suggestions? Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I went to my consultation with Dr. Guske at the Kane Center and it went really well. He said I would have to do some tests and should expect to have my surgery 2 months from now. I made sure to confirm he said 2 months and he did. I'm just waiting for the Bariatric department to give me the following steps. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Schaumburg Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Your process really went quickly! I have H.M.O and I have feeling that may slow my process down. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome! That puts me at ease. I have gotten great reviews about them so far. Hope you get approved soon. Do you have BCBSIL H. M. O. or PPO? How long did it take you to go through the process? Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Right... Will be going to the Kane Center for a consultation to see what their requirements are. Wish me luck. Good luck on your journey!!! Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for your detailed response. I guess it all boils down to my insurance. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. I will be seeing Dr. Guske for a consultation. Good luck on your journey!!! Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Sure! It would be nice to have a little support group. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App Sure! It would be nice to have a little support group. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

That's great! What was the process for you and what type of insurance do you have? Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for your help! I really appreciate it. I was getting anxious because I kept hearing people saying that they are required to do 6 months - a year supervised diets. I'm going for my first consultation at the Kane Center. Hope it goes well. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

I'm new also. Just went to a seminar last week and have my initial consultation tomorrow. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for your response. I'm going for a consultation tomorrow. Hopefully it is not a long process. I called BCBSIL and they told me that their only requirement is the BMI >40 or BMI >35 with co-morbidities. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for your response! How long did the process take from consultation to surgery. I'm going to contact the office to see if they accept my insurance. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

That's supposed to say BCBSIL H. M. O. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Is the process different if you have BCBSIL HMO or is it pretty much the same as long as you get a referral from the PCP? Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Is this center part of a hospital system? We have Advocate, NorthShore, and Northwestern all in that area. I personally went thru NorthShore University Health system. I'd prefer hospital based. Trying to recall what hospitals Schaumburg has. I know EGV has Alexian.... They are supposed to be pretty good, as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes. They go through Alexian Brothers Health System. Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App Is this center part of a hospital system? We have Advocate, NorthShore, and Northwestern all in that area. I personally went thru NorthShore University Health system. I'd prefer hospital based. Trying to recall what hospitals Schaumburg has. I know EGV has Alexian.... They are supposed to be pretty good, as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App How was your experience through Northshore? Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

That's crazy. I just don't understand why they make us jump through hoops for this when it is a medical necessity. I wish I had switched to ppo instead of hmo. I previously had united health care ppo, but they didn't cover WLS. Good luck on your journey. Who is your surgeon? I have my consultation on Friday with Dr. Guske. I'll see what they tell me. *crosses fingers* Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App

Hi NikkiB1, I'm just starting out the process of getting WLS through Kane Center. I also keep hearing about the one year supervised diet, which makes no sense to me since I've already done it with my previous PCP. I recently switched to BCBSIL HMO and had to have medical records forwarded to the Kane Center. I'm really hoping they accept that and don't make me go through another year of supervised diet. Are they still making you continue the supervised diet? What else are they are requiring for WLS? Sent from my SM-N930T using the BariatricPal App