Hi, I'm so near you. I live in Wadsworth, IL, just south of you. I attended an orientation at Froedtert Hosp. in Milw. They were very informative there. But their fee was 35,000. I'm a self pay. Alexian Bros. Hospital (Elk Grove Village, IL) has a wonderful bariatric group. 16,500. My surgery is 11/6. Next week!!! How far along are you? blueyes