BMI Surgery SC Bariatric Center

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Lahmann!! His bedside manner is fantastic, and he has a goofy sense of humor that makes everything better whenever I have an appointment to see him. I've been trying to get approved and have bariatric surgery for the better part of 18 years - but he told me that it just wasn't my time yet. NOW is my time. And, I think he was right! I was approved in less than a week after all of my pre-requisites were fulfilled. I had surgery Oct 22, 2018 and couldn't be happier! I'll be seeing him for my two week post op followup on Friday and can't wait to see what he has to say.

I was interested in weight loss surgery back in 2007 and was referred by my doctor to see Dr Joyce. I had my first appointment where he went over the difference between each surgery. I liked him and he presented it well ...but I just wasnt ready. I knew it during the office visit. So, I didnt continue on and cancelled my next appointment. Well, 2016 came along and was at my heaviest. I always remembered Dr Joyce and went back to him. So, I went to his meeting and he presented it well like he did years back and I knew I was ready this time to go ahead with his program & gastric bypass. I talked to my other doctors & a nurse who had the surgery performed by him and they all spoke very fondly about him. Every doctor I talked to about him stated that I was in good hands. I felt great about him during my office visits! He is caring& goes over bloodwork & you can discuss anything with him. He listens!! He is very gentle! He makes me smile!!! Everytime I call his office the nurse&staff have always been so kind to me! So, on July 17 2017 Dr Joyce performed gastric bypass on me. I had battles big & small but I would never would chose anyone but Dr Joyce to perform such a life changing surgery! He is the best! I really really like him! I appreciate him! I have lost over 88 lbs and feel great about it! I cant even imagine any other doctor to perform this surgery on me.. Only Dr Joyce! He is very important to me.. he changed my life! So, anytime I have a question or a problem I call his office right away and bug them!! They always help me & Dr Joyce responds! Dr Joyce & BMI Surgery are a blessing to me! I would refer anyone & family members to his office even those who live 40 miles away!! I referred a friend who lives 30 miles away(when she is ready). The meetings BMI hold on the last Wednesday of the month are such a treat! Very informative! I cant see myself missing a meeting. Janelle is the coordinator and she is great!! BMI Surgery and Dr Joyce are a blessing! I love them all! That office rocks! Dr Joyce removed my gallbladder on Dec 7 2017 and I just saw him for my post op! I am doing well! So, next time I see him is on Feb 7 & 21 2018 for my 6th month post op visit which consists of Lab work,Nutrition Class(which is a great class!) & then appt with Dr Joyce. I will miss seeing him & the office during this break but if anything causes me a problem they all know I will be calling in! Dr Joyce is so kind & so is his office! !!!

I have been following the manual supplied by the office and have been able to check with the group when ever I had a question. I have lost over 150 pounds in 16 months. I periodically have trouble with food getting stuck but reflecting back I ate past the point I should have, might not have chewed as thoroughly as I could have or was trying something new. I am the only one controlling what goes in and only I can monitor that input. My experience has been good and I would recommend this practice to any one

After much research on the subject of WLS I determined it was the right choice for me. I scheduled seminars with several area surgeons including Dr. Lahmann. After attending his seminar I knew I had found the surgeon for me. He didn't sugar coat the process, the expectations, or the complications that could arise. He answered each question asked during the seminar with knowledge and patience. I attended the seminar in March and had my surgery in June of the same year.
I read all the information provided by the Center and adhered to his plan in the strictest sense. While others on OH negated some of the plan and information I have/had full confidence in Dr. Lahmann. I'm writing this review at 18 months post op and as a success. I lost over 100% of my ewl and have been maintaining for 6 months now. I was not without a few complications, at 6 months I had a hernia which I also went to Dr Lahmann for, he performed the surgery and just as with the RNY he originally did he was kind, informative and compassionate. Again at 9 months I had another surgery with Dr Lahmann and had my gall bladder removed along with some internal scarring. He again was informative and compassionate. I believe it is important to mesh well with your surgeon and their plan, both worked well for me. I have recommended him to several friends who have since had surgery with either him, or his partner Dr Joyce.

Dr. Lahmann is the best surgeon I could have wished for. I checked out other seminars and just was not impressed. Then I met Dr. Lahmann. He does surgeries in team form with Dr. Joyce, so during the surgery there are always two specialists by your side- very reassuring! His office staff and he are just so caring, friendly and knowledgeable, explain everything into detail and provided me with all the tools needed to succeed. They even have their own formula of bariatric vitamins that is better formulated than anything I've found on the internet or in stores! I highly recommend Dr. Lahmann & BMI surgery.

I had my Lap band surgery done by Dr Joyce and it was a complete and total failure. I atteneded the weekly adjustments and was constantly throwing up on very small amounts of fill. Every time I would make an appt and see Dr Joyce to tell him that I couldn't keep any food down at all, he seemed annoyed and disturbed that I wasn't progressing as I should. Week after week, I'd wait in the waiting area and listen to all the other patients talk about their successes and how many inches they were losing, pounds lost and clothes sizes changing. I had NONE of those successes to report. I lost NOTHING. A FULL YEAR LATER, my total loss on the band was only 10 lbs. I couldn't hardly eat any solid food and was constantly vomiting and was miserable. I finally made my LAST appointment in Oct of 2011 and INSISTED that this band come OUT. I was told my insurace wouldn't cover removal and that my cost to do so would be $23,000. I insisted the band be completely deflated, as no matter how small the fill was, I was miserable. IT took MANY appts to convince DR Joyce to go along with this. He finally withdrew all the fluid. Today , there are still foods I cannot tolerate, any breads or pork of any kind, and I'm vominting violently for HOURS on end. I fully intend to find another surgeon to remove this horrible contraption from my stomach. My Surgery was Oct of 2008. Its now 2013 and I think I've lived in enough misery. Its time to get it removed. I was told by Dr Joyce this would be major stomach surgery. I'm more apt to have that done than live with it. I Don't eat a ton of food and I'm fairly active and STILL I cannot lose. I am only 5 lbs MORE in weight today than what I was the day I had the surgery. I will find a way to self pay for the removal. The port in my side of my stomach hurts when I lay on that side or bend over. If I had been told at the informational Seminar they gave to try to sell us on getting this done, that they CANNOT REMOVE the band, only Deflate it, which is what they call REVERSING this, I NEVER would have let anyone put this thing in my body. IT seemed the more I complained to DR Joyce of being uncomfortable, the more irritated with me he got that I wasn't following the program. He ended up telling me finally , that there are some people the band simply will not work for. I wish I had known beforehand. Now I'm saving and looking around for a Different doc
to help me out.

frustrated user.

My first impression was very good. Before surgery Dr was very attentive. The day of surgery came in said hello and left. Went to sign my permit for surgery and saw a procedure added that was nver discussed.
When I returned to my room following surgery the problems began.
Dr Joyce was irritated that they kept calling him because I was bleeding from one of the incisions that would not stop. His attitude from then on was very ignorate. As time went on the pain never got better,the vomiting continued. His records never reflected the problems, The final visit he told me to return in 1 to 2 months. I hadn't eaten for 3 weeks, was weak and had sever pain in my back. This is called failure to treat.
Had surgery 3days later and spent a week in intensive care and 1 and a half weeks on surgical floor. My band was erroded and I was infected and had multipal abcess' which required removal of may spleen, galbladder and a gastrotomy to remove the band.
Yes he has not been sued because of his poor dictation of visits
He has it all figured out no records no evidence.

If you are having problems get a second opinion, do not wait, I almost died from being so infected and septic and a surgeon who could care less!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. Joyce is a kind, caring man. I actually work in the hospital where he works. He is very respected and well-liked by all staff. He is a great surgeon. He did my gall-bladder surgery and was so good to me throughout the entire process. His before and after care were awesome. I am looking forward to this journey with him.

His surgical coordinator Cherish is amazing. She is super busy, but has always been supportive and followed thru on every promise she has made. I adore her.

I am a VSG patient. I went to two different seminars. After not liking the attitude of the surgeon that did the seminar closest to my home in the NW suburbs of Chicago I went to a seminar at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet presented by Dr. Brian Lahmann. My first impression of him was good. He is well spoken and very confident which helped me throughout the whole process as I was very nervous. What absolutely sold me on BMI surgery was that Dr. Lahmann & Dr. Joyce don't operate without each other. I don't know about you but I sure did feel better knowing I had 2 fully competent surgeons in the room at the same time. What also sold me on BMI surgery is that they reinforce their staple line with some kind of surgical mesh. Not all surgeons do this as I have watched different surgeons do the procedure on youtube.com. I was in and out of surgery in 45 min. they said. Silver Cross Hospital really takes care of these guys they helped design the rooms we stay in and the staff really does a wonderful job caring for their patients. Their was even a full size bench area for a loved one or support member to sleep on. I was really happy with my overall experience. Aftercare and support groups are all in place. While I plan to make all my Dr appointments it will be hard for me to take advantage of all the programs as I do live kind of far away from them. Overall, I was very happy that I found BMI surgery and would recommend them to anyone seeking weight loss surgery.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Lahmann. He's the best! Easy on the eyes too, IMO!!! LOL He treats me like he genuinely cares. He's gentle, kind and very knowledgeable. This was my first surgery (except for giving birth) and it was a very good experience. I would highly recommend Dr.Lahmann to anyone considering bariatric surgery. He has a very comprehansive program for you before surgery, after surgery and beyond. He explains everything in detail and you never feel rushed or afraid to ask questions. My son and daugher in law had Dr. Lahmann's partner, Dr. Chistopher Joyce, and he is also an excellent surgeon. I would recommend either of this doctors to anyone in the Chicagoland area considering weight loss surgery. Their office is run effeciently and everyone is very professional and nice. I wish I had done this years ago, it's literally saved my life. I feel so much better. I've lost 91 lbs since my Realize band surgery on 5/4/2010. I feel fantastic!!!!