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I also have BCBS IL! Are they strict about where you have surgery? I've gone to North Shore so far and have an appt at UChicago and thinking about checking out U of IL program. I may check out Little Company since a lot of people seem to like the place but I'm just concerned about the distance (I live in Lakeview) and pain after surgery!

I have BCBSIL PPO. You are fine as long as they are a PPO hospital and doctor. Most hospital and doctors are

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He was great.................. My scare looks like a little zit.......... Lol............... Plus we worked with me... I had to pay some part of the surgery so he allowed me to leave after 23 hrs so I wouldn't be charged more......... Their hole group was great........... He even gave me his personal cell number if I had questions after my surgery

How was the process before surgery? Did you heave to go throw a bunch of hoops?

I have BCBSIL PPO. You are fine as long as they are a PPO hospital and doctor. Most hospital and doctors are

Great! Thanks!

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How was the process before surgery? Did you heave to go throw a bunch of hoops? Great! Thanks!

No, not at all............ It depends on ur insurance........... From start to finish 6 months.... But like I said that was cause of insurance.................... Amy takes care of everything for you there.......... She's great............ Plus they have their own nutritionist and psy....... So it's one shop stop.......

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Happy Easter Everyone! I am picking up the CPAP machine on Friday and then I have the dietary nutrition class on 5/3. Then I am done with the requirement. I am really hoping for a 1st week of June date. I have BCBSMI insurance. The Dr's office had to actually mail in my paperwork for approval. So 1990's! Hoping to get approval this week.

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Hey Chi town! What's going on? How is everyone doing? I'm half thru my pre op and surgery is scheduled for Monday. Pre ops been rough but I'm following it... for the most part. Lol. Evening hours are the hardest. What's everyone's current stats? Where are you on this journey?

Good luck today lady!!:)

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Today I begin the pre-op diet. Strangely enough, I don't actually have a surgery date, so this is a 'just in case we find a slot for you' sort of thing. If on Wednesday they haven't found a way to fit me in, I will stop the diet and re-start later.

UIC initially said they couldn't get me a date until June. Several weeks after I sent them a letter (and began the process of switching to a new surgeon), UIC called saying they would try to slide me in at the beginning of May. Regardless of the surgery date I have decided to switch back to UIC.

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By the way, those of you who went through UIC, what tests were required after you got the surgery date?

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I am having my sleeve tomorrow 05/07 at good Sam in downers grove by Dr Rosen.

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I am having my sleeve tomorrow 05/07 at good Sam in downers grove by Dr Rosen.

Good luck...... But I'm sure u will be ok...... See u on the other side...........

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Blue Cross is weird but it varies between HMO and PPo. The physicians also play a role in how they want THEIR program to run. This can shorten or lengthen the process. My first doctor took me through 9 months of various testing and my second dr saw me once and then scheduled the surgery.

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Blue Cross is weird but it varies between HMO and PPo. The physicians also play a role in how they want THEIR program to run. This can shorten or lengthen the process. My first doctor took me through 9 months of various testing and my second dr saw me once and then scheduled the surgery.

What dr was that (the 2nd one)?

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Venting...scheduled surgery at st joseph only to find out a week before the day of surgery that they don't do SILS. I should have asked earlier, now I think I'm going to go to the Kane center or UIc which means pushing this out and I just want to get it over with Grrr...

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Venting...scheduled surgery at st joseph only to find out a week before the day of surgery that they don't do SILS. I should have asked earlier, now I think I'm going to go to the Kane center or UIc which means pushing this out and I just want to get it over with Grrr...

I had mine done at st. Joseph presence..... Is it same place?

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