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Any Chicago Bandsters?

Hi my name is Jennifer and I am in the process of getting banded at Day One Health in downtown Chicago. My doctor is Dr. Elli. Just wanted to get others feedback about their experience with this facility and doc. Thanks in advance.

Jennifer

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Nope, but I grew up in Batavia! Love the Windy City-- It's my stomping ground!!! I need a trip soon for Chicago shopping and Navy Pier......

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Hi! I'm in Chicago and getting banded at Northwestern on Monday the 25.

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Congrats on getting banded on the 25th. geez i wish i was you! LOL!

Hi! I'm in Chicago and getting banded at Northwestern on Monday the 25.

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I'm in Chicago but I'm getting banded at Mercy Medical by Dr. Rami Lutfi on June 20th. It would be interesting to compare notes! :)

Hi! Im also going to Day One Health, but my insurance required a 6 month diet. Im on month 4 and Dr Elli was really great when I met him. I have heard/read good things about him.

Starting Out: 211 lbs 5'5 BMI 35

Initial Consult: February 25, 2011

Nutritional Consult: February 25, 2011

1st sleep Study: April 23, 2011

2nd Sleep Study: May 29, 2011

End of 6 Mth Diet: July, 2011

Paperwork Submitted TBA

Date of Surgery: TBA

Goal: 140 lbs - 71 lbs to lose

Hey are you ready? Tomorrow is the day! I have all these tests today and then up and adam it is it! WOW!

TTYL

Mike

I'm in Chicago but I'm getting banded at Mercy Medical by Dr. Rami Lutfi on June 20th. It would be interesting to compare notes! :)

I am not going to Day One, but UIC. I am almost there I will have my pre op testing done the 1st of June. MY insurance kind of sucks so please adhere to everything they tell you to do.;)

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Hey my chicago bandsters thanks for checking in! Well today is the day!!! not nervous yet, just wishing it was already over!

Good luck!!! Let us know how it went

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hey everyone. i just returned to this post. is there a way to get a notification that someone posted in a thread you posted? otherwise i find myself going through numerous posts looking for my comments! ugh! well i'm 9 days post op, so far so good. i have a blog in the blog section so feel free to follow me. i think some of your are already my friends!

PS I set email notification ti email me when people respond to things. It's in the settings

Hey Everyone,

He seems okay, I will have my surgery the 16th of June.......I started my pre-op diet today. I am so excited.

Life isa Twist,

Uptwist

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everything went well with dr. elli. i never feel rushed and he always answers all my questions. the dietician is also very helpful when i email her with questions

I am going through UIC.

everything went well with dr. elli. i never feel rushed and he always answers all my questions. the dietician is also very helpful when i email her with questions

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