University of Chicago

I have a few questions regarding the U of Chicago surgery center. I noticed they are one of the few hospitals that does the DS. Has anybody had any WLS surgery there? They want $125 just to sign up! If I knew more of what that was for, it wouldn't bother me a bit. I've spent $125 in one WEEK trying to diet over many years! Since my insuance requires a 6 month supervised diet program, do you know if UofC does that or do I still have to do that through my family doc? Does the UofC do any of the pre-testing? I met with one surgeon in Belvidere and they gave me a few tests that had to be performed, but they said just call a local doctor in my town and send them the results. Does anyone know how UofC operates? Thanks, everyone!

Hi Jean ... there was a conversation about this here a short time ago: http://obesityhelp.com/forums/IL/postdetail/28584.html?vc=0 Good luck to you! Karyn

I am in the process of going to u of c for the ds as well You need to go to your dr every month just for weighing and talk about losing weight for your insurance. Now I have tp wait 4-6 months for my appointment because I have medicaid but if you have private insurance they push you up the list and you will have an appoinment in about a month. They will give you all the testing you need or you can have your dr order it if you live far away or they can do ( they have longer waits because thats what they do) as for remedy md they say you wont be charged untill after you have surgery. I however was charged and then was over drawn. I went to the informational meeting and pretty much everyone there as well one lady twice! They do appolagize and refund if it happens. they have a great program and they do ds laproscopic too. Good luck to you

Hello Jean, Dr. Frantzides does the DS. He and his staff are wonderful and very easy to talk with. MK

I had RNY done at U of C on 7-11-06. They didn't take the money out of my account till about 2 months later. Basically Remedy MD House call is a web site that has a chat room, message board and weight loss journal..... You have to register before they will even talk to you. I thought it was a scam at first but it isn't. You can do almost everything through your family doctor. I only went to U oc C 3 times b4 surgery. Meet all the doctors, 4 hour class and a meeting right b4 surgery. I did everything else in my town. The only diet they put me on was a 30 day liver shrinking diet cause I have fatty liver. Are you going to U of C or Belvidere? I actually live in Belvidere but they dont take my insurance. Good luck!! Nikki

Have you asked this on the DS board or over at www.duodenalswitch.com?