Hello from Illinois

[brattyone808 0]

Hi Spal,

I too had my band done at Synchrony Health in Oak Brook, Il. with Dr. Brad Watkins, March 31, 2008. I am doing great and have never felt so welcomed and cared for by any medical practice, I mean there is not a mean, rude, or uncaring person in the whole facility, and the dr's bedside manner is the best, he's personable and you can tell he's really interested in the wellfare of each and every patient. So if you're looking for the best come to Dr. Watkins and Dr.M.Arain, I can't tell you enough of how pleased you'll be, and they are excellent at helping with insurance issues, Good luck to us all, Roz.

[FragileFeline 0]

I am schedualed to be banded on May 6th 2008 in Chicago IL! I am a self pay patient that found a great deal at the Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 7200 N. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 the package price is only $14,500 all inclusive! free fills for a year and $100 after. Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 773-465-SLIM or

877-6-LAPBAND

[ValJean 6]

I am schedualed to be banded on May 6th 2008 in Chicago IL! I am a self pay patient that found a great deal at the Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 7200 N. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 the package price is only $14,500 all inclusive! free fills for a year and $100 after. Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 773-465-SLIM or

877-6-LAPBAND

Hi FragileFeline,

Congrats! I just heard today that my insurance claim has been approved and am moving towards scheduling my banding—hopefully for the end of the summer. (I have a class in July that will require a lot of movement and I don't want to risk being unable to participate if my recovery time is longer than anticipated, which is why I'm waiting).

Do you belong to any support groups in the city, or interact with any folks in the "banding community"? I am new to this, but would love the chance to meet/talk with other Chicagoans who have had/are going to have the procedure. I live on the Northwest side, but work downtown.