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Joliet,IL. December 10, 2010:
Silver Cross Physicians Reach 2,000 Surgery Milestone
Christopher Joyce, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Brian Lahmann M.D., F.A.C.S.,
bariatric surgeons with BMI Surgery at
Silver Cross Hospital, continue to be pioneers in bariatric medicine as
they recently achieved the elite milestone of performing over 2,000
weight loss surgeries.
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Joliet, IL. Nov. 17, 2010:
Silver Cross Physician to Lead State Bariatric Surgery Association
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Joliet, IL. July 30, 2010:
Attention!!! BMI Patients & Friends
BMI Surgery Vitamins: BMI Surgery vitamins can now be ordered on-line
through our website and shipped directly to your home or office.
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Joliet, IL. June 1, 2010:
Cigna becomes the third insurer to cover laparoscopic sleeve procedure
Bariatric procedures finally recognized by insurers as medically necessary.
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Joliet, IL, May 1st, 2010:
Dr. Christopher Joyce and Dr. Brian Lahmann Pass the 1,000 Gastric Band Surgery Mark
Suburban Chicago based Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Center now falls
into the elite class of surgical teams in the nation to surpass 1,000 gastric band
surgeries.
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Joliet, IL. Spring, 2011:
Local Woman Grateful After Weight Loss Surgery
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| Norma Phillips before her weight loss surgery, left, and after, right. |
“Since my surgery I have regained my life back and I am full of energy,”
says 66 year-old Phillips.
“Norma is a wonderful example of how life-changing bariatric surgery can be.
Her dedication to adhering to the program by eating well and exercising are impressive,” says Dr. Lahmann. |
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Joliet, IL. April 17, 2011:
Joliet Woman Reborn After 200-Pound Weight Loss
Holly Caponi is half the woman she used to be — and glad of it.
One year after laparoscopic gastric
bypass surgery, Caponi's weight has dropped from 450 to 250,
she has lots of confidence and energy, and she feels healthier than ever. |
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Joliet, IL. January 4, 2011:
Couple Loses Over 380 Pounds
Oswego residents Amelia Kleymann lost 158 pounds and Michael Kleymann lost 230 pounds
the first year after weight loss surgery at Silver Cross Hospital.
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Sarasota, FL.
March 7th, 2010:
The Entrepreneurs Show
An online radio interview with Dr. Christopher Joyce,
Medical Director, BMI Surgery, Joliet, IL.
Click above to listen as Internet Radio Host Albert Grzybowski
interviews Dr. Christopher Joyce about:
- some of the latest surgical procedures available for weight loss, their effectiveness and the their selection,
- some of the causes and effects of obesity (hormonal, genetic, etc.),
- Dr. Joyce's personal reasons for his career choice as well as his own personal heros, and
- the future directions for medically-supervised weight loss, including possibilities for appetite suppressor medication.
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Joliet, IL. January 18, 2010:
Podcast: “Silver Cross Speaks”
Radio personality Joe Tippett hosts a weekly program:
“Silver Cross Speaks” to discuss current healthcare
issues and new services available at Silver Cross Hospital in Will County.
Click above to listen to the January 18th, 2010 interview with Ms. Cherrish Janey,
BMI Surgery Registered Nurse, Bariatric Coordinator, and lap band surgery patient. Cherrish discusses:
- the obesity epidemic in the United States,
- some of the health issues associated with morbid obesity,
- surgical weight loss procedures and procedures available to
patients today, and
- the free Weight Loss Seminars and Fairs held by the
Silver Cross Hospital to help people loose weight.
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