So. Wisconsin/No. Illinois....Dr. Blumofe

[Harvest 0]

If anyone is looking for a surgeon in southern Wi/northern Illinois I recommend Dr. Blumofe in Beloit, WI. I was just banded by her on June 23. She has a great support team working with her too. Dr. Blumofe has a fantastic bedside manner. When I meet with her it's like she's talking with an old friend. Medically Dr. Blumofe started her own lap band focus in January 2008. She does most of the lap band surgeries on Mondays. That way she has all week to be available if there are any concerns (her partner surgerons know nothing about lap band). Dr. Blumofe works out of the Beloit Medical Clinic and does her surgeries at the Beloit Memorial Hospital. As far as insurance coverage Dr. Blumofe has someone on her team who handles getting everything cleared. Whatever needs to be done to get insurance coverage Dr. Blumofe's team is willing to do. I have Health EOS and got full coverage approval rather quickly. :thumbup:

[jsja2 0]

I agree with you Harvest. I too had Dr. Blumofe and was banded on June 23. I agree she and her team are very committed and dedicated to this procedure. I will see her again on Wednesday for my one week appointment and I look forward to her support groups at Northpointe. Maybe I will see you there.

[Harvest 0]

Hey we were in the hospital at the same time!!! Dr. Blumofe was very busy on the 23rd...she told me that she did 5 lap bands plus two other surgeries on that day...how is your recovery going? I'm doing okay...the worst pain at this point is gas and sore back muscles. I was glad to get off clear liquids...soup and porotein shakes are a bit more satisfying...can't wait to make it to blended foods.

I'd love to keep in contact with you...