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Hi everyone! My name is Anne and I am from the Chicagoland area. I just called today and setup for my first appointment at the wellness institute out of Northwestern Memorial in the city! I am so excited, if anyone has any advice for me to take along with me to my visit on Thursday that would be great :crying: Also..does anyone on here have BC/BS PPO ICHIPS Plan?? If so how was your experience with them?? Thanks everyone!!:thumbup:

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Welcome Anne--many of your questions will likely be answered by just cruising through several threads, and there is a FAQ section----that is full of band info. I was thrilled with the seminar I went to pre surgery---it was loaded with good information!

Can't help with your particular insurance, just wanted to say welcome, and good luck as you proceed towards banding-----it is not always easy jumping through the hoops, and doing all the appointments----but in the end it IS all worth it!!!

Kat

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Hi I'm so nervous and excited at the same time... So many questions and don't know if anyone can help that much I think you have to experience it first hand.... Good Luck on your journey... So far it has been long they make you jump through a lot of hoops, but it is worth it I hope.... Keep Posting and again Good Luck

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Hi everyone! My name is Anne and I am from the Chicagoland area. I just called today and setup for my first appointment at the wellness institute out of Northwestern Memorial in the city! I am so excited, if anyone has any advice for me to take along with me to my visit on Thursday that would be great :wink2: Also..does anyone on here have BC/BS PPO ICHIPS Plan?? If so how was your experience with them?? Thanks everyone!!:crying:

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