Hey...

is there anyone in central illinois that has started or would like to start a support group in or around Mattoon/ Charleston area or the Champain/Urbana area...? Let me know.

Can someone please email me a recommendation for a lap band doc in Chicago or nearby suburbs. Crystalde77@gmail.com it's hard finding a new doc but from the bad bedside manner I need to find a new one. Thxs

Hi, from the St. Charles, Illinois area here!

I am going to move ahead and get the info needed to start my own meetings. It seems as though moving about the suburbs would be advantageous. Maybe one meeting in glen Ellyn, one in geneva, one in Oakbrook etc so we can all benefit. I am willing to go the extra to get info and perhaps add value for us all.

Can someone please email me a recommendation for a lap band doc in Chicago or nearby suburbs. Crystalde77@gmail.com it's hard finding a new doc but from the bad bedside manner I need to find a new one. Thxs

Dr peter Rantis

847-255-9697

Excellent manners

Let me know if you contact and I'll have him on the lookout for you.

Can someone please email me a recommendation for a lap band doc in Chicago or nearby suburbs. Crystalde77@gmail.com it's hard finding a new doc but from the bad bedside manner I need to find a new one. Thxs

Dr peter Rantis

847-255-9697

Excellent manners

Let me know if you contact and I'll have him on the lookout for you.

Where is he located?

Never mind that's the same practice my current doc is from. I asked to see another doc thinking I could switch since I am uncomfortable.Got told no even after explaining my concerns to the nurse. It was different before my slip last Aug and since my husband isn't going together anymore. Thanks anyway.

Edited July 6, 201412 yr by Crystalapril11

Definitely Peter Rantis! He is my doctor! Awesome!

Suburban surgical Care?

Edited July 9, 201412 yr by Crystalapril11

Yes. I see Dr. Pete Rantis. I have also have been seen Dr. Kane whike I was still in the hospital. They were both really great! They had excellent bedside manner, caring , empathetic good listening and problem solving! Who did you see?

Yes. I see Dr. Pete Rantis. I have also have been seen Dr. Kane whike I was still in the hospital. They were both really great! They had excellent bedside manner, caring , empathetic good listening and problem solving! Who did you see?

Rather not say

Oh my.....sorry.

I am totally shocked that you cannot switch. I would call the practice manager. If you need my help let me know. I have been a patient for over 10 years. When I have a complaint I really voice my opinion. The office help has over the years gotten better but still unsavory at times. I have seen dr Kane and dr guske in moments of being overfilled and desperate for relief. Both are far from dr Rantis.

If you are totally against suburban surgical then I recommend dr vafa shayani. Oakbrook 630.990.2440 he has additional locations. I saw him last year for second opinion regarding having my band removed and replaced. He's brutally honest. He kept telling me I was eating too much lol! I would go back in a heart beat if dr Rantis is not available. I have an email ready for dr Rantis as I am unhappy with one of the nurses I has the unfortunate luck of the draw to see on Thursday.

I can tell you I have been through the ringer in the past 12 months and now feel I should share my experience to make sure no one has to feel as sick as I was or intimidated to ask questions. If you want private message me.

Day One Health in Chicago. Dr Enrique Elli. He's great and so are all of the staff

Hello Illinois people. I'm in Chicago (the city)!!! I'd like to find a support group, the hospital where I had surgery has a support group that meets only once a month for their patients only.

Edited July 17, 201412 yr by yvimac1