IDPA

looking for a surgeon that accepts IDPA for Lab Band and does not have a 6 month or longer wait. ANy suggestions?

Sorry, I don't, but just wanted to say hi

I am having my first consult with Dr. Oliphant at Carle in Champaign on the 29th of Jan. I am not sure if he requires 6 month waiting or not. From what I have learned most Dr. do. Good luck with your journey.

THanks Ladies. April I called Dr Oliphant and they told me they only do bypass annd I have to have a Carle Dr. I don;t I have PolyClinic Dr. I am also do not want the bypass as I went through it with a friend and she did good but now she looks malnurished and underweight and is always taking some kind of vitamin or med for something. SHe ened up still being a diabetic (which her Dr told her she might still need insulin just not as much) she has also ended up with gerd. She is almost 3yrs out and although the weight loss is nice and healthier for her she is nothing but skin and bones and now she can not gain even 5lbs. But thank you anyway. I really want the Lap Band I have been researching it for so long and believe it is the right one for me.

Tara Dr. Tull in Clinton does the lap band surgery. I have my scheduled for 1/31, had I not smoked I could have done it right away but I had to quit. He's a great surgeon & I definately recommend him Janet

thanks Janet How long did you wait til you had the apt. And do you have his number anbd info? you can email me at [email protected]

Tara I emailed you but I called you April ( so sorry) I just realized what I did

i started my process at the end of november by going to seminars. i went to the dr. dec 4, followed by my psyche eval, nutritionist and the drs. office sent out the paperwork dec. 15 and they responded 2 weeks later with an approval. i am going today to finalize with the surgeon and get a date. simple. its all on how determined and informative you want to be. linda

Hi Linda, I started my process also the middle of Dec w/meetings and sergeon visit 1/23/06 paperwork for was mailed on 1/23/06 so now I'm waiting for my approval which I was told I should hear something in 3 weeks.Linda where r u from I'm in peoria ILL.Was the psyche eval hard that is where I think I'll ne nervous and all any pointers for me henrietta

Have you tried the University Of Chicago Hospitals? They are great and easy with IDPA! 1st Thing you would have to do is sign up online then call them. Sign up here: https://ucc.remedymd.com/index.php and here is their website where you can find the phone numbers: http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/general-surgery/obesity/ Good luck to you!