Hello, can any one tell me if they have been banded at Loyola hospital

and if the banding was done by Dr Sarker?

JudyMarie, I am a patient with Dr. Sarker but I have not yet been banded. I am in the process of jumping through all of the BCBS HMO of Illinois hoops. I'd love to stay in contact with you and compare notes. I have been in contact with another poster - Slim2beNik (not quite sure if that is her user name) who is a patient with Dr. Sarker also. I hope to hear from you soon. I can go into the specifics with my experience in a private message to you so as to not bore the other forum readers! : ) Marie715

I AM SEEING DR SARKER FOR MY BANDING AT LOYOLA. ALL I HAVE LEFT IS THE PSYCH EVAL. CAN ANYONE TELL M ABOUT THIS? MY EMAIL IS dcutipie@aol.com

My daughter had the lap band done by Dr. Sarkar in January, 2008 and is doing great. Already lost 70 lbs. Had no problem, in hospital one night and went home and back to work in 3 days. Has had 2 fills since surgery, feels best now, but eating very little, which she prefers.

Thanks so much for posting your daughter's success. I am so happy for her! I should get my pulmonary approval for surgery on July 30th and then we'll be able to submit the insurance forms. I'm so scared I won't get approved. I started this process in March 2008 and I am so ready to get this done. Wishing your daughter continued good luck and success. - Marie

Hi marie

i too am waiting for my last test result(psych eval) then it can be submitted to ins.. Are you going to attend the support meetings on monday evenings at 6:30 in stritch cafeteria?

Hello this judymarie I would like to know how your daughter is doing now

I am almost done with my test, and will be ready soon can you email

me with how she is doing now.