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lalaj

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lalaj    108

lalaj
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Hi all, are there any people here from Chicago?

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mantusmom    4

mantusmom
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Hi, I'm from chicago. I was banded 9/16/2012 at mercy hospital. Feel free to send me a message.

Nick

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jennifer1    180

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I was banded may 2011 at day one health in downtown chicago..I live in the south suburbs.

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Ms.Grumpy    0

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Im in Chicago and am thinking of getting banded. I have read that Mt.Sinai now offers the service, which would be great for me since I live two blocks from there. I have a medical card *** and I believe I have to change that if I was looking into the surgery. I have a BMI of 40+ and hope that I qualify for the surgery.

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jennifer1    180

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Hi...I work at schwab across the street from that hospital on some weekends...yes they do the surgery there...feel free to check out my blog on here and on you tube...jennypoo6043

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Ms.Grumpy    0

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you are very close to me! I oftentimes take my son to the playground in front of Schwab. I work at a school going south on California. I am going to contact Sinai to see what the out of pocket is, if my medicaid denies me. Im glad I found this forum since I have so many questions.

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jennifer1    180

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This is a great place for support...feel free to message me with questions.

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lisaholland73    197

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I'm from Romeoville had my surgery at Silver Cross in New Lenox on Ape 17th. Hello my fellow Chicago-ians!

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jennifer1    180

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hi lisa...welcome

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lalaj    108

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I'm from Romeoville had my surgery at Silver Cross in New Lenox on Ape 17th. Hello my fellow Chicago-ians!

Hi!!

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Ms.Grumpy    0

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Went to speak to my primary yesterday and he is onboard with me getting the lapband. I'm going to Mt. Sinai on Monday for their info. seminar. I am so excited.

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lalaj    108

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Went to speak to my primary yesterday and he is onboard with me getting the lapband. I'm going to Mt. Sinai on Monday for their info. seminar. I am so excited.

That's great!! Congrats.

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jennifer1    180

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I'm excited for you! I remember that feeling...so hard to believe it's almost been a year!

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jennifer1    180

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I'm excited for you! I remember that feeling...so hard to believe it's almost been a year!

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