Hi, all,

I am looking into getting lap band surgery done. I'm tired of being overweight -- okay, I'm obese (hate that word!!) Health problems seem to be in my future if I don't do something.

I love reading all your stories and struggles. Thanks for sharing!

My question is, has anyone had the surgery done that lives in Chicago or the immediate area? I would like to talk to a doctor.

Thanks,

Judy

I see Dr. Lahmann at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. If you want more info, PM me and I can get his number and more information for you. They offer a free seminar every wed night at 6, arrive at 5:45 at the hospital. I love the staff there, they are the best. ~Mandy

That's where I had my Son :confused: 7 yrs ago!

It's a great hospital isn't it? I also had my gallbladder out there and they treated me great. All of my fills are under flouro at the hospital and the whole staff there is wonderful, they are a top 100 hospital. Also, the whole hospital staff just raves about Dr. Lahmann. He is young and really sweet. ~Mandy

Thanks for the info! I'll let you know if I need more after I see my primary care physician for insurance purposes.

I think you have done great! 145 at 5'4" is awesome! Hope you're not fretting too much about trying to lose that last 18 pounds you have listed on your "ticker" thingy. We're the same height, and my BMI is 37 now. Eek.

Thanks again.

145 is my goal, I am at 162ish now, the weights are listed as follows

high or day of surgery/current/goal I can't wait to see 145. ~Mandy

Dr. Santiago Horgan is in chicago. He is world-renowned, and has been doing bands far longer than almost any other US doc, since he trained and practiced abroad long before the band was approved in the US. You're very fortunate to be close.

Renee

Dr. Horgan did my band, his nursing staff is good and so is the insurance woman, she helped me fight for over 6 months to get approval. They do not take insurance for fills and it's not possible to get reimbursed because the way the reciepts are written. I am happy with my band but I really think it is all about follow-up care and I just didn't get that from him. I had to see a "fellow" (he was being proctered to be a band doctor) he was a real asshole and when I complained Dr. Horgan never responded. I was told that I shouldn't worry about the kind of band I had that it wasn't my concern. I was very unhappy with the aftercare that I was recieving there. When I transfered my care to Dr. Lahmann he reassured me that Horgan was very competent but also very overloaded with patients. It is a shame that he is such a great surgeon but so uncaring. He is a great surgeon if you are willing to be a number not a person. ~Mandy

Hi my doctor is at little company of mary his name is Dr Cahill, him and his staff are wonderful!!!!!!!! I would recommend him to anyone! Its in Evergreen park Take care and Good luck!!!