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Hi everyone. I really love this site. I have learned so much and find so much comfort from all of you. thanks. what I was wondering is if anyone here has had their surgery at the illinois wish center? I am thinking that is where I want to get my band. I would like to know if it was a comfortable experience. hope someone has some info. thanks. :)

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aaaahhhhhhhh come on guys you never heard anything about the illinois wish center, or doctors:confused: ? even by word of mouth:kiss2: . just checking. thanks:)

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Guest ASPHALT ANGEL

I have never heard of it but I do wish you good luck in getting the surgery.

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thanks so much. I am going to find out in april. thanks for writing me. I guess there are tons of doctors. just hoping someone used the same doctor I am lookong into.

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Im in Illinois, but never heard of it... Im thinking of going to St.Louis for my consult/surgery if it should be.

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I am using The Wish Center in San Antonio. I am a self pay, so you gotta do what you gotta do. They are charging $10,700 right now.

I have read alot of their reviews, not all are good. No complaints about the surgeons capabilities, though, and I feel like that is the most important factor for me.

They received their $$ today, so I am going in Monday for my first visit. I will post once surgery is done to update you on how much, or how little I liked the center.

Best of luck to you!

Kathi

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I am looking into it as well in Illinois - not too many people out there from IL I guess...

I talked to Barix Clinics in Belvidere and they are $13900. with financing available from a third party.

I have a friend who had her RNY there and has lots of nice things to say about them.

I also have another friend who had her RNY at the Wish Center in IL and while she said her care was good - it cost her more out of pocket than my other friend and we all work together so had the same benefits.

Good luck - maybe we should stay in touch since we're both in IL!

What part of the state are you in?

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Anyone know much about the wishcenter in Seattle, WA? I'm about to get banded in Mexico but wondered if they'd do fills and what cost would be.

Thanks

April

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