What Do I Do Now???

I just found out now that thae Barix Clinic in Belvedere is closing. Can anyone tell me what is going on? No one has called me or told me anything about this. I saw the new from one of my OH friends. What am I suppost to do now. I had my 2nd consult w/ Dr. Boe and now I was just waiting for the approval. WHAT DO I DO??? HELP ME PLEASE.. I just want to cry now. I hope to here from anyone. Thanks...........Kristina

Hi Kristina - Great name. LOL I'm really sorry you and so many others are going thru this. It has to be devastating. I went thru the Wish Center and they did something very similar. I was fortunate to have my surgey then found out a week later they were closing the doors. Panic set in but after talking to my surgeon I knew his heart was in the right place and he would make sure his patients got the care they needed. It all worked out and he has a new practice. I really do not have any advice for you other then to find another surgeon but wanted to know I feal your pain. ((hugs)) Christina

Kristina, yes it is true from what I understand that Barix is closing. And yes what the other Christina said WISH closed shortly after she had her surgery. I am also a WISH patient and had the same panic that she described of course in a little different way because, I am a little further out than she is. I stuck with Dr Rosen and am really glad that I did because he and another WISH doctor started a new bariatric practice. I did not want to start all over with another doctor for my follow ups, thou I had offers from two other bariatric docs that I know to go to them. The two docs that I had offers from are very close seconds to Dr Rosen. All I can say is that Drs Rosen or Iwanicki would be great docs for you to jump ship to if you choose to come a little further into IL for your surgery. Their office number is 630 261 9393. You would not be sorry in the long run if you did. They have a really comprehensive program for pre and PO patients. Let any of us know if we can be of any further help. Chris

Sorry, thought of another thing to tell you - Life Weigh Bariatrics has an ad on this board, look in the lower left corner for it. Chris

Just to pipe in with the comments already given by my friends, Dr. Rosen (Lifeweigh Bariatrics) is open to having patients transferring over. They also have awsome plans for expanding the programs and services available post-op. jeannine

I just had my surgery with Dr. Rosen and he told me about this clinic closing. He mentioned something about being available for new patients, so I would check them out.

Have you called the US in Madison, WI? Drs. Garen & Gould are AWESOME!!! Their program is top-notch and very advanced (no yucky leak test the next day for one.....). I have absolutely NO complications and feel that I had and have the best of care. The number is (608) 265-7090, speak with DeAnne Day. They may be a bit closer for you. Good luck, Dawn

This news sure sucks. I am a patient of Dr. Boe and I just saw him a couple of weeks ago. I have my 3 month check-up in a couple of weeks. Does anyone know when the clinic is closing. Best Regards Scott

Hi. I had my surgery with Dr. Frantzides and I know that he loves taking patients fo follow-up who need a new doctor. He is the best laparoscopic surgeon ever!!!

Hi Christina, I am sorry to hear that you were left out in the cold. I wanted to tell you that I had my surgery with Dr. Frantzides in Skokie and it was the most wonderful experience. Everyone is so nice and helpful and I had a totally laproscopic surgery and was back to work in 2 weeks. I have never felt as good as I do now. Definitely give his office a call. The number is 847-676-2200. You won't be sorry. I wasn't!!!! Ms. ABC