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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Arlington Heights, IL |
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Irvin M. Wiesman, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago, IL |
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100% of Chicago reviewers said Gastric Bypass was worth it
“I'd Do It Again in a Minute!! -...”
Insurance covered every bit of it for me, but I got it done back in 2003. I weighed 237 at 5'3" on surgery date. Got down to 122 at my lowest. Am now at 154 7 years later. It is a good tool but you need to work it in order to keep the weight off. I have seen others gain it back and statistically, patients do gain back about 60% of the lost weight. I am working a food plan now to take... more
“One of the Best Things I've Ever...”
I went into the surgery at 274#. Within 1 year, I was down to 112. I got way too thin. Now, 6 years later, I weigh a 138# and am in a size 8. I look and feel the best I have ever felt. It is not a "cure all", I have to watch what I eat and exercise. If you ever overeat and get the dumping, you try your hardest NOT to ever do that again. I paid for it myself, as my ins. did not... more
Average cost in US: $12,250
Average cost in Chicago: $19,000
Cost range in Chicago: $10,000 - $28,000
