Hi my name is Shari, and just had my lap band surgery yesterday. I am pretty sore this morning, but doing well.

I look forward meeting all of you on this board :puke:

HEY! Congrats! Where in IL are you? I'm up in the Northwest Suberbs of Chi, being banded 4-23 at Highland Park, where did you have yours done?

Good Morning Shari!

I am also from IL, still waiting for my approval from my insurance. Can not wait! Where did you have your surgery at??

hi, welcome to LBT!! :puke:

the soreness should go away soon. congrats on being banded!

I had my surgery through Synchrony Health in Oakbrook with Dr. Watikins.

time2bandme, I am in the southern suburbs of Chicago.

I'm in the Chicago area too -- NW suburbs. I'm using the Kane Center in Arlington Heights.

I'm still waiting to submit for approval this month, though.

:lol:thought I'd jump on the bandwagon here and say hi myself. I'm from IL around Joliet area, anyone here from those parts? I'm having it done at Silver Cross

Hey spal66-I am an hour south & looking into Silver Cross & Dr Joyce.

hi iam having mine done this coming mon. im a bit anxious ,not about the pain but more about the diet following the banding,i ve heard about chocking and vomiting and i worry about the slippage.i hpe you feel better soon and all goes well for you:thumbup:

I am going for my initial consult on Tuesday, 4/8, with Dr. Rosen in Downers Grove.

I can't wait to get this show on the road. :biggrin:

I can't wait to get contol of my life again.

I can't wait to be able to wear clothing without an XX on the size tag.

I have always had a struggle with my weight, since puberty.

Age 13 or so.

But, now that the hormones are really weird, with menapause, I can't control the weight at all. I am up 40# in the last 5 years. I am uncomfortable at this weight and need to do something about it.

I got it, Thanks...

Could you help me with the ticker download?

I can't seem to get that done. Just me I'm sure...

Thanks

Edited April 9, 200818 yr by moez02

Same here everyone i am from Illinois born & raised near Ottawa I-80 West .....I MISS HOME ! I came to Va by way of the military...Can the port be put on the right ? I absolutely have to sleep on my left i have vertigo problems if i lay down on my rt side .

Can you also help a girl out with the ticker ? I have one but where do i go to post it ? Thanks :thumbup:

Edited April 9, 200818 yr by lam61157

I am waiting on Insurance approval on the procedure.

I am working with Dr Rosen in Downers Grove, IL.

I like him and the staff.

HEY! Congrats! Where in IL are you? I'm up in the Northwest Suberbs of Chi, being banded 4-23 at Highland Park, where did you have yours done?

Hello! I live in central Illinois and I'm having my surgery May 27th 2008 at Mercy Hospital. My doctor is Dr. Rami Lutfi, he is such a sweet guy!

Hello everyone,

I am a Chicagoan too, just had a consultation at DayOne in the city...is anyone here familiar with them, perhaps had the surgery done there? Now that I've had the consult and am moving ahead with insurance matters, I am really eager to talk to people in the "real world" (as opposed to the patient advocates who work there, I mean).

Thanks,

Val

Hi Spal,

I too had my band done at Synchrony Health in Oak Brook, Il. with Dr. Brad Watkins, March 31, 2008. I am doing great and have never felt so welcomed and cared for by any medical practice, I mean there is not a mean, rude, or uncaring person in the whole facility, and the dr's bedside manner is the best, he's personable and you can tell he's really interested in the wellfare of each and every patient. So if you're looking for the best come to Dr. Watkins and Dr.M.Arain, I can't tell you enough of how pleased you'll be, and they are excellent at helping with insurance issues, Good luck to us all, Roz.