Question:
how is the btc center in Belvidere, Il.

my surgery is wednesday the 23 of october with dr. Boe. and I am really scared? any commemnts? how is the pain control? please e-mail me privately if youd like. [email protected]. please help! thanks!    — JUANITA U. (posted on October 18, 2002)

October 18, 2002
Dear Juanita, I had Open RNY surgery with Dr. Boe in Bellvidere back on June 3rd of this year. HE WAS WONDERFUL!!! They (hospital staff) are very good about helping you out with the pain...just let your nurse know, and the Dr. when he comes in to check on you. They adjusted mine right away - and when I left the hospital, I was given oral (liquid) medications for the pain. This was my one and only surgery, ever, and I was afraid at 41 yrs. old that I was too old to try it. As of today,(4 months later) I have lost 80lbs and am extremely happy I went through with it. Best wishes, I will be saying a prayer for your safety October 23! Good luck. Write if you have any questions. Deb
   — Deb K.

October 18, 2002
Hi juanita!! I had surgery at BTC in Belvidere, IL with Dr. Boe on 8/28/02 and have a fabulous expirence!! The staff was wonderful and Dr. Boe was wonderful. They were always asking me what my pain level was and if it was tolerable. I was feeling great the whole time I was there. I was in a little bit of pain when they took the morphine away but, it was soon under control again with shots. The nurses are so friendly (I had a woman named Vicki) and the aides are great too! They helped me when it was time to take my first shower and I didn't even need to ask for it. They just knew about some things yet they had no problems leaving me alone when I needed it as well. You will have a good expirence there too! Good luck on your surgery...you will be just fine! Email if you like [email protected]. HUGS!
   — Christie N.