Another new one...from Illinois

[giddyupgrandma 0]

I am not sure if I am doing this correctly--not real savvy about "threads" and replies. I have tentatively been scheduled for surgery Oct 7th also, Dr Brian Lahmann. His office has not contacted me about the pre-op meeting but I assume it will be the same one you will be at. They are not good about communicating. I always have to call them. I guess I'll call tomorrow (Friday) and see if I am attending that meeting. My e-mail is nanatcoldbank@aol.com

[KatrinaD 0]

EllinidaGreek - Congratulations on getting a surgery date. It won't be much longer now!

Bubblyblonde- just a few more days for you, how are you feeling..scared, excited???

thanks hun :biggrin:..i can't wait!

[KatrinaD 0]

I am not sure if I am doing this correctly--not real savvy about "threads" and replies. I have tentatively been scheduled for surgery Oct 7th also, Dr Brian Lahmann. His office has not contacted me about the pre-op meeting but I assume it will be the same one you will be at. They are not good about communicating. I always have to call them. I guess I'll call tomorrow (Friday) and see if I am attending that meeting. My e-mail is nanatcoldbank@aol.com

Nothing like having cuties for doctors (lol)...

I bet you'll have it the same day as me! I have to go the 26th to sign the consent form..

Have a great day!

[kuluv 0]

Hey Glenna! Who is your dr?

[glenna47 0]

HI yourself. Dr. Ian Soriano in Kankakee at Riverside Hopital. Who is your Dr. and where are you located? Good luck to you.

Glenna

[lamvmomof4 0]

Wow look at all these Illinois people! I live in Sullivan, IL which is not for from Mt. Zion at all! I got my surgery done on 8/27 and was self pay.

I will keep my fingers crossed you get your insurance aproval!

[CyndyG 0]

Small town Marseilles here, about 1 hour from Joliet. Surg date 10/21. Do preop on 10/6. Seems like forever away from now! I cant wait!:biggrin:

[illinoishusker 0]

Wow look at all these Illinois people! I live in Sullivan, IL which is not for from Mt. Zion at all! I got my surgery done on 8/27 and was self pay.

I will keep my fingers crossed you get your insurance aproval!

Hey, that is awesome! Who did your surgery?

How are you feeling now? How is it going?

[lamvmomof4 0]

Dr. Rochibe ( I am sure I did not spell that right) from Clinton did it. I am feeling really good! I went yesterday and I am able to move to mushie foods so I am thrilled! I have some restriction with the band unfilled, but I am ready for it to be a little more. I get to go Oct 9th for my first fill. My weight has kind of stop dropping, but they say that might happen before my next fill.

[illinoishusker 0]

I'm going to Dr. Rohrscheib too. ( I practice spelling his name..lol)

I finished the 6 mth diet and am praying I get insurance approval. Although I'm worried I won't. Hopefully it won't take long.

Did you finance through him? or Did you just get your own loan, or cash? that is my next option.

[SeeShell 0]

Hey all, I too am from Illinois. I am in Coumbia right next to st. louis. Are there any other columbian's on here? I would love to have someone to walk with! I get my first fill Sept. 15th, and so far things have gone really good. Good luck all!

[sistasassy 6]

Mattoon, IL here. Testing all done and approved. Just working on setting the date. Surgery will be done by Dr. Albert Gilman in Decatur, IL. Am on day 6 of my pre-op diet and doing well. Should be banded within a few weeks, depending on schedules.

[lamvmomof4 0]

Lori- I was lucky enough that my brother had a much bigger wedding than me and so I got the diffrance and so I used it to get the band. I have to say it was the best 15,500 I have spent! I will keep my fingers crossed you get approved!!

Teri- We are neighbors, I am only about 7 miles from Mattoon! I spend a lot of time in Mattoon some weeks. I bet you are very excited to get your band in! Good Luck!

[illinoishusker 0]

Thanks everyone, I got approved!

Now have to schedule!

[Losing 2 0]

Illinoishusker... CONGRATS!!!