Hello, I'm about 2 months pre op and wondering is the anyone else on here that's in my city that's about to change their lives ...

Sorry to be the annoying newbie with too many questions - but here goes:

Does anyone have a downtown Chicago (preferrably near NW hospital) female primary care doc who is wls friendly? Also every time you see wls do you think of the radio station?

Thanks in advance!

SORRY CANT HELP THERE.. Y DONT U CHECK WITH UR INSURANCE COMPANY (MEMBER SERVICES?) AND SEE IF THEY CAN HELP..

Sorry to be the annoying newbie with too many questions - but here goes:

Does anyone have a downtown Chicago (preferrably near NW hospital) female primary care doc who is wls friendly? Also every time you see wls do you think of the radio station?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Bettbo:

My PCP is Dr. Nancy Zamora. She is nearly downtown, on Halsted between Division and North. Close to the Kennedy, and parking is only $2.

1460 N. Halstead, Suite 202 Chicago IL

Phone: 77387144093

She is a doll. Pretty easy to get into, and VERY WLS friendly. She referred me to my surgeon and has had several patients who have had WLS so was really supportive, and helpful in getting the paperwork I needed for the insurance. I think she was more excited about my surgery than I was!

Good luck!

perfect! thank you!!

SO NOONE CALLED ME FOR MY PRE OP CLASSES LIKE I WAS TOLD SO I MISSED THE CLASSES FOR JULY.. I AM SO UPSET RIGHT NOW...URGHH! THEY SAID THEY COULD GET ME IN TODAY BUT OF COURSE WE R SHORT STAFFED AT WORK SO I COULDNT GO... SMH

SO NOONE CALLED ME FOR MY PRE OP CLASSES LIKE I WAS TOLD SO I MISSED THE CLASSES FOR JULY.. I AM SO UPSET RIGHT NOW...URGHH! THEY SAID THEY COULD GET ME IN TODAY BUT OF COURSE WE R SHORT STAFFED AT WORK SO I COULDNT GO... SMH

Aww ... Well I hope you get in the classes soon .... Are there anymore July classes or do you have to wait until next month ? I'm still waiting for approval... It was submitted on the 3rd...

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I WAS TOLD CALSSES R AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH SO MY 1ST CLASS WILL BE AUGUST 1ST SO NOW I HAVE TO MEET WITH TH E DIETITIAN SO I CAN HAVE MY COUNTED WEIGH IN FOR JULY.. AN EXTRA COPAY FOR 10 MINS IF THAT.. SMH

CALL UR INSURANCE COMPANY AND CHECK TO SEE IF U R APPROVED.. I HEAR D IT TAKE S A MIN FOR THEN TO GET THE APPROVAL LETTER..

I WAS TOLD CALSSES R AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH SO MY 1ST CLASS WILL BE AUGUST 1ST SO NOW I HAVE TO MEET WITH TH E DIETITIAN SO I CAN HAVE MY COUNTED WEIGH IN FOR JULY.. AN EXTRA COPAY FOR 10 MINS IF THAT.. SMH

CALL UR INSURANCE COMPANY AND CHECK TO SEE IF U R APPROVED.. I HEAR D IT TAKE S A MIN FOR THEN TO GET THE APPROVAL LETTER..

I talked to Stephanie a little while ago ... She said that I "should" have a answer anytime this week. I tried calling my insurance company... I got transferred and put on hold so many times. This is seriously driving me crazy...

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I talked to Stephanie a little while ago ... She said that I "should" have a answer anytime this week. I tried calling my insurance company... I got transferred and put on hold so many times. This is seriously driving me crazy...

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Wow... THats how some got theirs by calling themselves.. Give it the restof this week then try calling again (insurance)

I talked to Stephanie a little while ago ... She said that I "should" have a answer anytime this week. I tried calling my insurance company... I got transferred and put on hold so many times. This is seriously driving me crazy...

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Im sure its driving u crazy...

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Im sure its driving u crazy...

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I finally got through to my insurance company and they said that they cannot tell me anything because I am the client... WTH... So now I'm still waiting.. I know I've been rushing this but now I really need this to hurry... Kids are starting school soon and I go back to work soon as well and I won't be able to take any time off...

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This is my first week back to work since surgery 6/3. Luckily my first two days I worked from home. Today is my first day in the office....not a bad day. My mom bought me a bday cake yesterday ( actual bday is 7/18 )she said she wanted to catch me in a good mood before returning to the office. Lol

I thanked her for the cake and then told her to take it to her house. She gave me a funny look. I was like " um thank you, but georgette can only have about a fork full of all of that yumminess."

It's quick how people forget that our eating habits have changed.

APPROVED !!!

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APPROVED !!!

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Congrats! Now your surgery day will be here before you know it.

Congrats! Now your surgery day will be here before you know it.

I almost cried when she told me...

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I am from Chicago and I hope to be having my surgery at University of Chicago. I am waiting on approval from the insurance company and then it will be set a date. I am very excited due to reading about all the success everyone is having but I am also very vervous about the surgery and fear of failing due to so many diets have failed. But I am keeping the faith and being calm.