I have tried to "search" University of Illinois, but I can't find anything related to this hospital, in terms of if the surgery is good. If you have had experience with U of I, please PLEASE, tell me.

I tried to contact the Kane Center, but they've been playing phone tag with me and not anwsering my calls. I would go to Silver Cross, but it's in Joliet and I live near Downtown Chicago (also, the 'rents don't want me to go far and they want to keep the money local).

Does anyone recommend U of I, or did they have a great time at one hospital or another and want to direct people to that hospital?

FYI: I have Bc/Bs PPO (my dad is under EIT. Local 134), so I have to go to a place that Bc/Bs says to go to.

Hi,

I was a selfpay patient for lapband surgery in Mexico. At that time I lived in Atlanta, Ga and was caught in the midst of an insurance company writing in an exclusion. Shortly after my surgery, I accepted a job offer which relocated me to the Chicagoland area. Resultingly, my insurance, BCBS HMO, paid for my aftercare fills. I got my fills at UIC by Dr. Vitello...wonderful doctor...he was actually recommended by my original surgeon. I had to have my band removed via emergency surgery on 9.17 and am certainly committed to continuing the battle against weight managment. I would recommend Dr. Vitello at UIC. Best regards

Sheena

I have heard of Dr. Vitello on Obesityhelp.com.

Also, have you done a search here for U of I?

Dr. Vitello did my surgery 2/24. The website is uic.edu. He is a very quiet man, but very caring. He came to see me after surgery, gave my all my prescriptions, answered all my questions before got discharged. He also called me at home to see how I was doing.

Here is a secret number you can call...312-355-1578, Bailet...she usually has all the answers, or can tell you who does. Don't tell anyone this number!!!! LOL!!!