Central IL - Bloomington-Normal

[jubilee1 0]

Are you out there???

Anyone with OSF? Have a recommendation on a lap band OSF surgeon?

I have been to the meetings, psy, etc...but not sure which surgeon is best for the lap band......any ideas???

experiences?? :biggrin:

[Bel12 13]

Hi,

Did you go through with the Lapband? I live in Bloomington and wanted to talk to someone

[tw42 12]

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Did you go through with the Lapband? I live in Bloomington and wanted to talk to someone <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I live about 10 miles north in Hudson. I was banded May 8

[tw42 12]

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Did you go through with the Lapband? I live in Bloomington and wanted to talk to someone <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I was banded May 8. I live about 10 miles away in Hudson

[futurebabe42 7]

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Did you go through with the Lapband? I live in Bloomington and wanted to talk to someone <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I was banded on May 8, I live 10 miles from you in Hudson.

[October2011 0]

I was banded October 2011 in Bloomington. Looking forward to finding people in my area.

[dfav3412 116]

Hi October 2011, I am not from Bloomington/Normal or IL for that matter but am banded and have relatives that live in Bloomington:). Also I have met and made a good friend who lives in Peoria who is banded. You should join your bariatrics support meeting and that way you could hook up with people who have had the surgery done in your area. It is great being able to talk with people who have gone thru this surgery. I've met 2 people on the lapband chat site,actually met them, the one from Peoria and one from Arizona who are great friends.

[TinaMarieB 7]

We have just started a lapband support group in normal. We meet every other Tuesday evening at 6:00 at the osf facility on ft. Jesse road.

For more information email me at tina4peace@aol.com

[Roxann68 3]

I'm from Bloomington. I was banded July 23, 2013

[runt71 70]

We have just started a lapband support group in normal. We meet every other Tuesday evening at 6:00 at the osf facility on ft. Jesse road.

For more information email me at tina4peace@aol.com

Are these meetings still active? Have been looking for one in IL but seems like I am going to have to go to St L to find a group.

[Bonnie1 0]

Hi-----Anyone from Blm/Normal? I will be having lapband surgery soon. Dr. Wieland will be performing the surgery. Would love to hear how people who have had this surgery are doing, and if you have any advice to offer me on making this a success! I've tried so many other ways to lose weight, and all have failed. I'm looking at this opportunity to be my last chance at it.

[TinaMarieB 7]

Hi! I'm from Bloomington and Dr. Wieland did my lapband too. Best decision I ever made--and i almost chickened out. ha!

I don't usually write on this, but since you are right here I thought I'd answer.

Everyone's experience is different, so no one can tell you what is best for you except yourself. For me, it is great.

Remember it is a lifelong change you are making.

I lost 100 pounds and have kept off 92 for three years now. Each time I slip back a bit, the band helps me to get my weight under control again. I'll never be skinny, but I feel very good and can do so much more now than when I was heavier. I don't regret a thing, but other people have different experiences, so no one can say what your experience will be.

I'll think about you and keep you in my prayers!