lilly

I just got the band removed 2 days ago and I am so happy..No longer feel like a prisoner. I am still in some pain, and some swelling..Hopefully it will go away soon. Lilly

Anyone please help, I have the new realized band..I got my lap band done in august'07..I am having too much complications..I have no fills by band is empty and I have been vommiting on Water for the past 2 days.. Lilly

Hi Dear, How is Dr. galvani working out for you...i want the lap band removed also and looking for a good doctor in the chicago area.. Lilly

Hi dear, Thanks for the reply..I really appreciate this forum with all the wonder people and their willingness to help others..I have an appointment with the doctor here today so lets see what he says after checking my condition.. Lilly

Hi, Where did you get it done it sounds a lot cheaper than what the doctors are charging here...Did you go through ur insruance Lilly

Hi, Where is Dr. Rosett and does he take BCBS insurance? Lilly

Hi Dear, How much did it cost have the surgery..Did you go through ur insurnace? Lilly

Hello, I am thinking of going to Alexian brothers also..How much was your cost of surgery, and out of pocket cost after the insurance paid for their portion?? I just wanted to know if he is expensive but i live in this area.. lilly

Hello Chicago Bandstars, I live close to hofffman estate/Arlington heights area and wanted to contact a good doctor for lap band?? I need to have the lap band removed due to medical reasons.. I had the surgery done out of state but now live here and have Illinois blue cross blue shield insurance..Can anyone recomend a good doctor in this area?

Dear All, I am seriously thinking of having the band removed due to severe stomach pain, acid reflux, and constant vomitting..I live in chicago, and have Blue cross blue shield as insurance provider..Do you think the removal is covered?? Lilly

Hello dear, i also am thinking of removing the band since i haven't really lost the weight and afraid of long term complications..how did you get the insurance to pay for it?? Lilly

Hello, I got banded on 09/17 and got my 1st fill on 10/15 they put 1.5 cc, so altogether as of now i have 5.5 cc in my band. The strange thing is i am eating more than before the fill..Any reasons why that could be??

Howdy Everyone, Just got banded on 09/17 in richardson, TX by Dr. Frank Felts..Has anyone been had surgery with him by any chance?? Well, so far so good.. I can say the swelling is almost gone, just have gas issues and pain in my left shoulder probably gas up there... I had lost about 9 punds so far but than gained 2 pounds today..Please people share your experince with weight loss..