Anyone Going Through Illinois Bariatric Center??

[TracyW2 137]

It wasnt until the 3rd or 4th fill before I felt any sort of restriction. I was scared the first time I was filled, but seriously I never even feel it. I just had a little bit taken out by Dr Sid on the 10th.

[ev1988 36]

Since surgery I have lost 51 pounds and lost 29 during the amount of time I was waiting for my surgery. I lost 15 before I was approved for insurance and the other 14 on the pre-op diet. So altogether since December of last year I have lost 80 pounds. I didn't do any type of weight watchers program or anything like that, I just tried to eat less and better. I followed the pre-op diet to a T and did not cheat AT ALL when I was on it. I have had a few weeks here and there where I haven't lost any weight at all, but I try not to get discouraged because there are some weeks where I lose 5-10 pounds. It really just comes and goes for me. I felt restriction after my very first fill, and in fact I only have about 3.5 cc's in my band and I am happy with how it is going. Of course I would like to be down more than 80 pounds, but I am happy with being half way to my goal after less than 10 months from starting this journey.

[Morganjm 5]

Threekidsmom, how are you doing after surgery??

[Morganjm 5]

Ev1988, 80lbs in 10 mos is great!!! Congrads, your doing something right. How often did you get fills??

[Morganjm 5]

Tracyw2, how are you doing since your surgery, how much have you lost since your surgery? How often did you get fills?

[TracyW2 137]

I am nearly 3 years out. I have lost roughly 170lbs and I no longer get any fills. I actually just got a slight unfill a few weeks ago as I am now just maintaing and was needing to get more calories in.

[threekidsmom 5]

I am feeling pretty good. I went back to work the Monday after.

[tifagirl 23]

Hi everyone, I am having surgery on Nov 13th at the Champaign office. I am a little nervous. I live In Mattoon. It didn't take long for me to get approved at all. First talk was on Sept 17, then the 3 appointments in one day on Sept 25. I go on Oct 30 for pre opp appointment. It is all going fast.

[Tootles 5]

Hi everyone' date=' I am having surgery on Nov 13th at the Champaign office. I am a little nervous. I live In Mattoon. It didn't take long for me to get approved at all. First talk was on Sept 17, then the 3 appointments in one day on Sept 25. I go on Oct 30 for pre opp appointment. It is all going fast.[/quote']

Congrats. I am going to Clinton. Mine was also very fast. Best of luck.

[tifagirl 23]

Congrats. I am going to Clinton. Mine was also very fast. Best of luck.

Thanks Tootles and Best of luck to you also.

[Tootles 5]

Hi everyone' date=' I am having surgery on Nov 13th at the Champaign office. I am a little nervous. I live In Mattoon. It didn't take long for me to get approved at all. First talk was on Sept 17, then the 3 appointments in one day on Sept 25. I go on Oct 30 for pre opp appointment. It is all going fast.[/quote']

U must have same doc and nurses as me cause they do champaign office also. My surgery will be in champaign on tuesday

[shrinkingcassie 37]

I'm having my surgery in Champaign. The staff is great. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 4th. I am so excited! Have any of you attended their monthly support group?

[ev1988 36]

For some reason this thread stopped giving me reminders so I am sorry I missed the question about fills. I think I got fills every other month for a few months but really have only gotten 4 or 5 in the first year. All of them were extremely small because my body had trouble accepting a lot at once. At this point, I am down 91 lbs since surgery and 120 together with the Pre-Op diet. I do try to attend the monthly support group meetings in Champaign, and I find them extremely helpful and motivating. Everyone is so nice, and it is great to be able to get together and hear everyone's experiences. How is everyone doing lately?

[AmineR8705 140]

I'm currently doing my process with the Illinois Baratric Center. I gotta say I'm really impressed with there staff and everyone is awesome! I'll be getting my surgery in Champaign also. Just got done with my 3 in 1 appointment today and now its a waiting game for a few weeks with insurance and paperwork.

[ev1988 36]

Yay that is exciting! Congratulations on getting one step closer. I am definitely glad that I chose to do the surgery and that I chose to have it where I did. I couldn't be happier with the IBC! I also love their support group meetings on the first Thursday of the month. I feel like it really helps be stay on track, especially when I get discouraged.