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Happy Halloween Chicago Bansters! I'm 6 days post op and feeling pretty good!

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LadyK,

Hope your doing great and feeling sexy! I feel so good and so glad I made this decision. I get my first fill 11/13 and cant wait. My stomach sure feels like it wants more food so I have to be careful as I eat something and then push it away. Wow what a change. Take care all, Jules

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Hello,

I have my first fill on November 9th, so I am hoping all goes well and I jump start the losing again. The restriction I was feeling is now gone and I am constantly feeling unsatisfied with my small portions. I have not lost anything for the last two weeks. This seems typical as I read through the posts....How is everyone doing and what are you eating when you eat out?

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Hello Everyone! I was wondering where everyone is located around the Chicago area, and if anyone has a "lapband" get together??? Have a great day everyone and Go Bears!!!

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LadyK,

Hope your doing great and feeling sexy! I feel so good and so glad I made this decision. I get my first fill 11/13 and cant wait. My stomach sure feels like it wants more food so I have to be careful as I eat something and then push it away. Wow what a change. Take care all, Jules

I am doing just fine, in need of another fill but otherwise ok. Since my last fill 4 weeks ago, I have lost between 10 - 8 pounds. I have been gaining, then loosing the same 2 lbs for over a week. I can also eat a little more than I usually do; and my meals no longer sustain me for 3 to 4 hours anymore. Everything points to a fill, I just hate all the red tape and hoops you have to jump through to get a fill. All the referral and insurance stuff is well worth the the feeling of restriction. I love the restriction feeling and I am sure you will love it also. The restriction feeling, is the control that I wish I was born with. Good luck with your fill.

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I live in Berwyn near the Metra tracks. I have been banded since June 2nd. I have not had a fill yet mostly due to finances. My husband is out of work so I am hoping he will get a job soon so I can get a fill. I have lost about 30 lbs which is better than nothing. I know I could do much better with a fill. I plan to get one in a few weeks regardless of my husbands job status.

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Hi, I am Amber from Elgin, Illinois. I am looking into getting the lap band surgery. I am going to my doctor on Thursday Nov. 9th to hopefully get a referral. I contacted my insurance BCBS of Illinois HMO and they stated that it is covered. Has anyone had trouble getting a referral from there primary care doctor? What about problems with the BCBS HMO. If any one could help I would appreciate it. I would like to get this done ASAP.

Thank You

Amber

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if anyone has a "lapband" get together???

Hi everyone, I was banded in July but I just found this thread. I would love to find out about a lap band get together. I joined the bariatric surgery group with meetup.com - but they never actually "meet up".

I live in Chicago but was banded in Mexico. I follow up at Loyola with Dr Temple - he is great!

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Dr. Temple is great, he just did my 3rd fill yesterday.

In order to get a referral from your PCP, it is good if you have a relationship with your doctor. Your doctor must be aware and or possibly be treating you for your co-morbidities. My doctor was aware of my high blood presure, and she was treating me for it. She was also aware of my winter seasonal asthma, and recent back surgery for a herniated disc, oh and also my 220 lbs that I was unable to shed. I had to document and provide her with a list of the other supervised weight loss methods that I had tried over the last 3 to 5 years. Once I did that, she submitted my referral and that was only the beginning. You still have to have several test once you are in the program, it will take a few months to get clearance for surgery. Hang in there, it takes a while to get through the red tape, but it is well worth it.

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I have asked several times about arranging a get together. If you are interested please let me know. I will gladly make reservations somewhere fo us to eat and have a party type room to sit and talk. Let me know if you are in, really in, I did this last year, had several people say they would be there and it ended up just being 2 members and the people we brought with us. ...~Mandy

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Mandy--I would be truly in for it. I know all to well how it goes when you set something up and no one shows. I would love to do that once I am banded and feeling like going out. Also distance is a factor for me too, I live in Dekalb....But I think it would be great! :)

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I'm in Romeoville but don't mind to travel. We did something downtown last time, it was a stir fry place, you build your own mixture and they cook it for you. Veggestyle, you would be welcome pre-band, last time I brought my gastric by-pass friend. Also husbands are welcome. I will need to know if kids are coming so I can plan a kid friendly place. Any suggestions on where to go? I just don't eat pork and I know that Veggestyle doesn't do meat. ~Mandy

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I live in downtown Chicago and was banded on 9/15. I would love a get together so please keep me posted-i also don't mind traveling. I would be happy to help with the plans if you need anything. How about next weekend?

Melissa

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I am open to most times/days. I have something going on the 12th but other than that I am free. Who's in? I say we give until the 11th to signup, and then we plan for the 18th or 19th? ~Mandy

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