who was your surgeon?
Kym,
I had Dr. Peter Rantis, Jr. At Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, they have offices in Elk Grove Village and Arlington Heights. There are five surgeons. I've had the best of care. I have had five surgeries since my rny, none related to the WLS, and could not have gotten better care anywhere. 847-255-9697.
D
I went through the WISH Center and my husband went through Suburban Surgical Care like one of the other posters said she did, in fact he had Dr Rantis also. Long story why he went to him, basically due to insurance. You will find that any of the bariatric centers in the Chicago area are good. They have good before and after care programs. Though I am predudice because I went to WI****hink they are the best. Look for a surgeon that has a support group and good support from the staff at the doctor's office. You will get that at WISH. You will not have to go all over the place for your appointments like you do with Dr Rantis. My exercise, dietician, psych doctor and the surgeon were all at the same place and for your first and subsequent appointments you see them one right after the other at your appointments. My first appointment took 5 hours (common because you are seeing all the professionals), but it was worth it. There is also presurgical medical testing done at you first appointment plus presurgical education at the first two appointments. The first thing that you should do is go to a free seminar that many of the doctors offer, that would be the first step. If you have any other questions, just ask. PS, my doctor's name is Dr Jeffrey Rosen, great sense of humor puts you right at ease and he knows his stuff!
Dr. Constantine Frantzides - Evanston Hospital.
"Dr. Constantine T. Frantzides is Professor of Surgery and the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. He is a recognized world wide expert in laparoscopic surgery. He first performed surgery for obesity over two decades ago. Almost 10 years ago, he initiated experiments to help develop the technique for the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery 5{2}97-100, 1995). His experience in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery is one of the most extensive in the country. Dr. Frantzides created the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee; he was the Director of the Center (1995 - 1997). He was also the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at the University of Chicago (1997-2000) and at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center (2000-20003). He has traveled internationally to perform and teach laparoscopic operations. In recognition of his efforts to teach advanced laparoscopic techniques, he was named honorary member of the Brazilian Society of Surgery (Colegio Brasilero de Cirurgia Digestiva), the Hellenic Surgical Association and the Hellenic Society for Endoscopic Surgery. Dr. Frantzides has over 200 contributions to the medical literature and has written a book on laparoscopic surgery. He was the first to introduce and perform twelve different laparoscopic procedures, and invented two medical devices used in laparoscopic surgery."
Midwest Bariatric Institute
Gerald A. Cahill
He's the Medical Director and Surgeon.
2850 W. 95th Street
708-422-5658
He's a great surgeon, his staff is great and the after care program is awesome. Anytime you have a question about what you can eat or need ideas...the Nutritionist Lisa calls you. Every step that you take as a post-op as far as Clear liquid diet, soft diet, she calls you. She discusses your eating, and answers all and ANY questions you have.
Take Care and Good Luck,
Gracie
My surgeon was also Dr. Gerald Cahill out of Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. I VERY highly recommend him. Not only is he a great surgeon, but he has a staff that I can not speak highly enough about. They also have a free seminar that you can attend. Gracie posted all of his info above. Good luck on your journey!
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