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| adaorah 5/18/2006 | . | Does anyone know any clinics or dr's offices that offer the HCG shots in Illinois? I've called various places and know one seems to offer it. |
| zen_toni 5/19/2006 C1 | . | I've been asking around also and can't find anything. Please post if you end up finding someone and I'll do the same. |
| TL63 5/19/2006 C2 | . | I go to Dr Chou in Rockford 815-633-5151 |
| adaorah 5/19/2006 C3 | . | Ok, I finally found one in Elmhurst: Dr. Freeman 630-833-5442. Make sure you ask him to give you the details over the phone b/c he's a quite vague. For instance I asked if he accepts insurance for his treatments and he emphatically said yes,his treatments were covered 90%. When I went to the office the first thing he asked was how I would be paying which caught me off guard. When I expresssed surprise at the question he went on to say I would pay upfront and then reimbursed. This was not mentioned on the phone so I came unprepared for the amount he asked for upfront. Call and ask how the program works, what you have to pay up front and the total cost of the program. Im going to call Dr.Chou and compare his program with this one. Let me know how your conversation goes with Dr. Freeman. And you can mention ms. george referred you. Goodluck |
| adaorah 5/19/2006 C4 | . | TL63-I called Dr. Chous office and they said they had never heard of the HCG shots. They say they only do the B compklex shots. Is there someone in particular I should speak with in his officeabout the HCG shots? |
| TL63 5/19/2006 C5 | . | Sorry I am going all of the dirrent type of shots confused. Is there a big difference in all of them? My mom & I are both going to Dr Chou's office we started last week and I lost 4.75 lbs this week and mom lost 6.75 lbs. |
| adaorah 5/19/2006 C6 | . | yes,they are different and often used as a combination treatment. I do know people who use just the b12 shots though. |
| Chgo Grl 5/21/2006 C7 | Adaorah | Adaorah - Have you started treatment with Dr. Freeman already? I think I called him a couple of months ago to ask about his program b/c he has an ad in the yellow pages. I live in the O'Hare area, so he is not too far. I remember the price he quoted was pretty high, but I didn't know he offers the HCG shots!!! I have been looking for those everywhere!! Can you tell me what the costs of the program are and what it includes (meds/# of shots) I think that I can get a better idea from you, b/c I remember he was an older man & was very vague - just like you said! ;) All I have done so far is started Phentermine 2 weeks ago (Jorie Clinic in Oak Brook) - I have never taken weightloss aides before or gone to a doctor. So I am determined to finally do b/c I have waited so long...Any info would help! Thanks! |
| adaorah 5/21/2006 C8 | . | Hey Chicago girl, I moved from river road and bryn mawr abot 3 years ago. I loved that neighborhood. It was near everywhere! I lived in the Pavillion. Maybe your aware of that complex. Yes Dr. Freeman offers HGC shots. He says he combines it with b12 and appetite supressants if necessary. The total program is $500.00 for 10 weeks, but He claims insurance will cover 80-90%. He says he has an office that will submit the claims for us. I haven't gone to him yet because I was very upset with his inability to be specific on the phone only to have me drive down there and put me in an awkward position when I arrived at his office by asking for a certain amount of money upfront. I had only come with my insurance card and a small amount of cash. Right now, I am frantically looking for anyone else that offers the shots but may go to him as a last resort. However, I would make sure that everything he says is written down and signed in a contract form since I would be afraid things would change along the line and I would want proof as to what he promisies to provide. |
| Chgo Grl 5/22/2006 C9 | adaorah | Adaorah - That must be why I didn't go there b/c it's so expensive! I couldn't remember the details b/c it's been a while ago that I called. I may just drop in on him in the next month and try to get all the info and the phone number of his billing people. That way I can have them check before I make an appt at my insurance coverage. $500 for 2.5 months sounds crazy! We can all lose weight paying that program, b/c there's no money left for food!!! But I think if I go there I will get more specific info then calling. I am in the same boat as you, I will go there as a last resort. Also, maybe he will be a little negotiable on price if I ask a million times...I am leary about reporting to insurance companies, b/c I have heard that later no one wants to cover you. I have called so many clinics and have found no one besides Freeman that even knows what it is...If you find someone that is cheaper will you please please please remember me & send me the info. I have to lose 100 lbs, so this will be a struggle. I even called that doc on the radio commercials Dr. Gupta in Arlington Hts, and they don't have HCG either. Here's my personal email: gracegoralik @ sbcglobal.net Also, I think we are neighbors! I am right at Harlem/Irving and years ago I knew someone that lived in the complex - I liked the bar donwstairs! Copa Cobana? I think, it's been so long! I used to work right at Cumberland/ Higgins. Small world! Also, thank you for replying, it's nice to talk to someone that's local and going thru this situation. Thanks Gracie - Chgo Grl |
| adaorah 6/5/2006 C10 | . | I just spoke with Dr.Freeman. He's willing to take $150.00 as starters instead of $250.00. Im seriously thinking about it. |
| Chgo Grl 6/6/2006 C11 | Adaorah | Adaorah - Hiii!!! How are you!! So glad I saw this post, I just happen to be scrolling down and saw it. But know you can email me to my home address anytime b/c I will definitely see that. So you got Dr. Freeman to losen the purse strings!! WooHoo!! Good negotiating! Now is he gonna ask for $150 & then second payment of $350. Or is he cutting the total price by a $100? When are you planning on starting?? I hope soon b/c I wanna dying to hear all about it and if you like it and all the weight you will lose for the summer!!! I hope that his bedside manner is better then his phone skills! ;) He just wasn't too nice to talk to, but hopefully I caught him on a had day & he's nicer in person. Keep me updated!! Gracie |
| eliptihell 7/11/2006 C12 | Chgo Grl | Can you let me know how you are doing with the Jorie Clinic? |
| nicser 8/1/2006 C13 | . | Do you know the exact address or phone # to Jorie Clinic? Does anyone have any success stories or not about this program? I just had a baby and was over weight to begin with and need a program that works!! And is easy on the pocket!!!!! ;) | [Thread closed to new comments] |
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