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I'm thinking of starting a local support group out of my home in Bolingbrook Il...anyone interested?
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You certainly have many choices of doctors out there, but will be hard to find such a caring doctor as Dr Shayani. I dont know where you see him, but his Bolingbrook office can usually get you in the same week for an appointment. Best of luck :thumbup:
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As the New Year begins, so does our resoultions. Come hear a panel of experts on weightloss and how to keep it off! Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30pm, at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook, Il. Dr Shayani - lapband surgeon will be speaking.:thumbup:
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Maybe you should have a fill. Are you consuming a lot of liquid calories. That just seems like a lot of weight, if you have a good adjustment. I do yo-yo too...about 15-20lbs, so I understand how you feel when some of the weight comes back on and I see numbers on the scale that I thought I said good-bye to forever!
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Dr. Jeff Rosen - Anyone out there?
Tomasa replied to Carriedaway78's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr Shayani practices at the Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. He is one of the best around, great reputation and is only about a 10 minute drive from Downers Grove! Good Luck. -
He charges a program fee if you had the surgery out of the country. If he is able to communicate with your Dr and they agree that you need care here temporarily, I believe there is no program fee.
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Dr Shayani in Bolingbrook, charges $130.00 for fills. NO transfer fees. 630-312-BAND.
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New Support Group for Bandsters at Adventist Bolingbrook Hosptial. First meeting is July 15th at 6p. Call 630-312-2263 for more info. Support has come to Bolingbrook, finally!
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Dr Shayani does fills in Bolingbrook. 630 312-BAND
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Dr Shayani is now at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. I believe he will see patients that have had surgery in other hospitals. The number there is 630-312-BAND. Good luck.
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You really have to have a bit taken out. It sounds like you are way too tight. I know its exciting to lose the weight, but doing it this fast is not good. You are going to get dehydrated.
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Dr Shayani did my surgery at Dayone Health in Aug 07, also. He did leave their facility, but I continued to see him for follow-up thru his own practice. He is the BEST Dr ever!
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Lynn...Im glad to see you are doing so well....and from your comments about Dr Shayani; I can tell you are satisfied with your choice to go with him. Tammy
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Like any other service or business, you have choices. And, if you are having issues with their service this early in the deal, I say find another doctor. Right now you are negotiating dollar amounts with him, later it could be your health.
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If I dont have to time to cook or am out, I love Wendy's chili. High in protein/low in fot. Skip the cheese...not worth the extra fat and calories.
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Wanting my band out :(
Tomasa replied to Iatetheskinnyme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know so many bandsters that have these same feelings after surgery. My daughter was banded Sept 16th and she happy for a few days post-surgery...then weepy and depressed. I felt much the same way also....we have to learn a whole new way of living. It takes time to adjust. Its been over a year for me now, and sure, there are times that I wish I could have big meal. But 98 percent of the time, I have no regrets. I understand how you feel...I've been there. It gets better. -
I have only heard of the Lapband and the Realize band. I have read that they are very similar. I have the Lapband....I feel better knowing that the Lapband has been around for many years. I just dont think we know enough about the other band and how it will work in the long run.
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I did see the book titled "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" on Amazon...I think it deals with the Lapband as well as gastric bypass.
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I went home same day, because I was a self pay. I made it thru ok, but I had a lot of gas pain and nausea and would have been more at ease in a hospital....My daughter just had her surgery last week, and stayed overnight (insurance covered her). She was ready to come home by that same evening. I would say, if your insurance is paying, then spend the night. The difference for me, as a self-pay, to have stayed the night would have been about five thousand dollars....not worth it.
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I would like everyone who is interested in the support group to send me a private message w/your personal email. Lets get this thing started!
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That's great! I am still in the process of getting things lined up. I think Friday nights will be the only day that I can do it. I have never headed a support group before. But, I think the most important thing is that we all get together and talk about our experiences....my daughter just had her surgery last Tuesday w/Dr Lahmann.
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have 100 lbs to lose..is it possible with lb??
Tomasa replied to judiboo's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had 120lbs to lose, not much more than you. It has been 1yr and a few weeks, and I have lost a little more than 94lbs. It is soo possible! I know if I had not bent the band rules, I would have been at my goal already. No regrets. Just do it! -
Down 2lbs this week...Im getting close the 100lb mark! Im so excited!
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So With All The Planning, Research, Decision Making
Tomasa replied to speck's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It was like WHAM! The surgery was the easy part. The six months that followed was a mournig for me. I mourned my formal life. I was happy with the weight loss, but I had to re-learn how to handle stress, how to be in social situations; ect. Before, everything I did involved food. But I have no regrets. I have lost over 90lbs and I feel great! -
WOW...how awsome is that? And you did it fast...76lbs in six months is fantastic! Keep it up.