Hello from Illinois

[spal66 1]

Hi my name is Shari, and just had my lap band surgery yesterday. I am pretty sore this morning, but doing well.

I look forward meeting all of you on this board :puke:

[katie78 0]

HEY! Congrats! Where in IL are you? I'm up in the Northwest Suberbs of Chi, being banded 4-23 at Highland Park, where did you have yours done?

[Onnie67 0]

Good Morning Shari!

I am also from IL, still waiting for my approval from my insurance. Can not wait! Where did you have your surgery at??

[losingjusme 12]

hi, welcome to LBT!! :puke:

the soreness should go away soon. congrats on being banded!

[spal66 1]

I had my surgery through Synchrony Health in Oakbrook with Dr. Watikins.

time2bandme, I am in the southern suburbs of Chicago.

[catseye 0]

I'm in the Chicago area too -- NW suburbs. I'm using the Kane Center in Arlington Heights.

I'm still waiting to submit for approval this month, though.

[Paula Maglica 0]

:lol:thought I'd jump on the bandwagon here and say hi myself. I'm from IL around Joliet area, anyone here from those parts? I'm having it done at Silver Cross

[pschmolle 0]

Hey spal66-I am an hour south & looking into Silver Cross & Dr Joyce.

[cj44 0]

hi iam having mine done this coming mon. im a bit anxious ,not about the pain but more about the diet following the banding,i ve heard about chocking and vomiting and i worry about the slippage.i hpe you feel better soon and all goes well for you:thumbup:

[moez02 0]

I am going for my initial consult on Tuesday, 4/8, with Dr. Rosen in Downers Grove.

I can't wait to get this show on the road. :biggrin:

I can't wait to get contol of my life again.

I can't wait to be able to wear clothing without an XX on the size tag.

I have always had a struggle with my weight, since puberty.

Age 13 or so.

But, now that the hormones are really weird, with menapause, I can't control the weight at all. I am up 40# in the last 5 years. I am uncomfortable at this weight and need to do something about it.

[moez02 0]

I got it, Thanks...

Could you help me with the ticker download?

I can't seem to get that done. Just me I'm sure...

Thanks

Edited April 9, 2008 by moez02

[lam61157 0]

Same here everyone i am from Illinois born & raised near Ottawa I-80 West .....I MISS HOME ! I came to Va by way of the military...Can the port be put on the right ? I absolutely have to sleep on my left i have vertigo problems if i lay down on my rt side .

Can you also help a girl out with the ticker ? I have one but where do i go to post it ? Thanks :thumbup:

Edited April 9, 2008 by lam61157

[moez02 0]

I am waiting on Insurance approval on the procedure.

I am working with Dr Rosen in Downers Grove, IL.

I like him and the staff.

HEY! Congrats! Where in IL are you? I'm up in the Northwest Suberbs of Chi, being banded 4-23 at Highland Park, where did you have yours done?

[sadie77 1]

Hello! I live in central Illinois and I'm having my surgery May 27th 2008 at Mercy Hospital. My doctor is Dr. Rami Lutfi, he is such a sweet guy!

[ValJean 6]

Hello everyone,

I am a Chicagoan too, just had a consultation at DayOne in the city...is anyone here familiar with them, perhaps had the surgery done there? Now that I've had the consult and am moving ahead with insurance matters, I am really eager to talk to people in the "real world" (as opposed to the patient advocates who work there, I mean).

Thanks,

Val