Just wanted to introduce myself

My name is MaryAnn and well I attended my WLS seminar today.It was exciting to see so many people there,it took me 6 mosnths to decide on a doctor and hospital.Finally I have.After diligent searching I decided on Silver Cross hospital in Joliet and Dr.Lahmann.Now im going to see if in fact my insuarnce will cover the procedure. My friend told me to get on a board for IL since there are so many people from here getting surgery and it would be a great experience for me.My wish for all here is a better life after surgery

Hi Mary! Welcome to the board and Congrats on your journey so far. Peppermint.

Hi MaryAnn! Congrats on the first steps of your journey ... I actually plan on attending a support group meeting at Silver Cross one of these days ... I wish you well ... this is a great community, please feel free to reach out any time you need. Karyn

Hi Maryann - Welcome to OH. Congratulations on taking the first step to a healthier you. I trust you will meet some really great people on these boards and gain a lot of strength and knowledge. Ask lots of questions, give support and you will do just fine. Take care and keep us updated on your progress. Christina

welcome welcome I wish you a fast process make sure you call your insurance and see what there rules are. Make sure you follow it to the tee. dee

Yes, remember to follow your insurance guidelines to a t.. I have just been approved and scheduled surgery for May 1st. It took a little over 7 months of fighting with the insurance company and jumping through all their hoops, but in the end I am hoping it will have been worth it.

I also am new here, and am also going through Silver Cross and also Dr Lahmann. He is so very nice, and kind, and understanding. I have seen the Psychologist and passed her, the cardiologist who also said I passed him, and then the pulmonologist, who also passed me. So now I am passed all that, and April the 3rd I go to start the 6 month diet that is required by BCBSIL. I don't know who your insurance carrier is, but most of the insurance companies require that you follow a 6 month medically supervised diet plan. I am just hoping I can get surgery done before the end of the year.