BMI Surgery SC Bariatric Center

My first meeting with Dr. Lahmann was at a seminar. He was the first Dr. in a very long time who felt honest and just didn' beat around the bush. The more I got to know him the more I knew he was the one I wanted to do my surgery. Dr Lahmann was just so honest with me. He made me comfy with him at our first meeting. What I liked the least about him was no weekend hours...lol.
At the seminar where he spoke he was very clear that this can not be done without the aftercare. It is essential that this is taken serious and must be done. Dr. Lahmann was also very clear that if I was not going to do after care that there is no point cause surgery is NOT A FIX it's a TOOL and it only works if all the tools are used to build myself back up. When it came to the risks of surgery he was upfront and clear with me about all the issues that could happen and that it would be in my best interest to do as much research on all the surgeries and to be fully prepared for the if and or when's. Overall I would have no problem rating Dr. Lahmann on a scale of 1-10 he would be a 9. Nobody can be perfect that is for sure but he was really so honest and upfront and had no problem telling me it is what it is and it needs to be the whole game plan or none at all. I would have to say that one of the down falls to the doctor and office is that it is very busy and you can feel a bit lost in the shuffle but when it come to be your turn they all know who you are and why you are there and if there is anything that they can help you with. That is rare at a weight loss doctor's office. He was the first doctor that I had meet who was like that and didn't lie to me. Thanks Doc! I think you must have both in order to have a good experince. It in my mind don't work with just one. You need to have both in your doctor, surgical competence and bedside manner. If you don't have that in your doctor don't do it with that doctor.

After reading a local newspaper story about a man who had weight loss surgery performed by Dr. Joyce, I researched his credentials on the internet and was very impressed. So I attended an informational seminar at Silver Cross Hospital on January 13,2010. Dr. Joyce explained the weight loss surgery options with such clarity and confidence that he made me feel comfortable and confident about my decision. When I had my consultation on Feb. 3 everyone was so pleasant, helpful and accommodating. When I left any doubts or fears I may have been feeling were relieved. I am almost excited and eagerly awaiting my interactions with them again for further encouragement.

Dr. Joyce and his office staff have been great. They've been very responsive to questions when we've had them. All in all, I'd rate him a 10 of 10. I know that's not very balanced, but, if anyone were to ask me, I'd recommend him, if they lived within reasonable driving distance.

Hello Everyone!rnrnI had the \"Lap Band\" implant on April 5, 2005 My Lap Band Doctor was Dr. Rohrscheib out of Clinton IL. My success with the band was about a 70 pound loss in a 4 year span. Due to a prolapse in July of 2009 I decided to have my Lap Band Removed and Have the Gastric Bypass surgery in it's place.rnrnMy Doctor For Gastric Bypass is Dr. Joyce out of Joliet IL.rnrnDr. Joyce did a great job- He was very friendly, A great bed side manner and willing to just sit and discuss all of your issues without being rushed. I would reccommend Dr. Joyce to anyone looking for a Weight Loss Surgeon. His staff is great to work with as well. rnrnMy Revision was done on Aug 3, 2009 and Today is October 20, 2009 and I'm down 31 pounds. I have about 35 more pounds to go to reach my weight loss goal!rnrnnext up is a Tummy Tuck and An Inner thigh lift!!! But this will be a few years down the road!

When I first met Dr. Joyce, I was impressed with the follow up he keeps on all his patients, which he uses at the seminars. Him and his staff are very concerned about aftercare. They have a great system set up.

First impression was great.rn

Finally have my referral for consultation! Yes!rnGoing to seminar at Silver Cross Hospital 6/10/09. after that they call and schedule appointment. I'm more than ready!rnrnMet Dr Joyce last night . Very nice. I like how he took time to wait for everyones q's and seminar was really informative!rn Also, met Heidi from his staff. She was very nice!rnrnHave consultation scheduled for July 29th. hope the time goes by fast! Talked to Laura at Dr Joyces office, she was really sympathetic about the wait. She seems very nice and friendly too.rnrnWent to consultation today:) I was 1hour 20minutes early! A little overeager? The staff was very nice and even took me in early! Dr Joyce was friendly and understanding. I am looking forward to this surgery so much!!!!!!!!!!

I found Dr. Lahmann to be a nice guy and from all reports a very talented surgeon.rnrnNow having been a patient of Dr. Lahmann I feel he was the surgeon of choice for me. He's is caring and very talented and genuinely is interested in his patient's follow up care.rnrnI wish BMI had a support group that would meet more than just once a month as not everyone can always make an evening meeting, perhaps a Saturday a.m. meeting would be a good alternative.

Dr. Lahmann is a very professional and kind doctor. He will help guide you in becoming successful on you journey before, and after your surgery. I would recommend him to everyone considering weight loss surgery.rnrn

Dr. Lahmann made me feel welcome and informed from the very first visit to the BMI Surgery office. He and his partner and their staff are knowledgable, dedicated and caring. They go above and beyond to keep patients informed.rn The pre-surgical education program is vital and well-done. After care is comprehensive as well. I had very rare complications a little over 9 months out in addition to some complications within days of my RNY and on both occasions, Dr. Lahmann and Dr. Joyce saved my life and showed concern for me and my family. Their surgical competence is only exceeded by their interpersonal skills in dealing with patients and their families.