Meet our Chicago Clinic Staff:

Patient Advocates - Gladys and Rebecca
As our Patient Advocates, Gladys and Rebecca are responsible for providing continual emotional guidance and encouragement to our patients throughout their weight loss surgery journey. They work with each patient to address their questions, needs and/or concerns both before and after Lap-Band surgery. In addition to building one-on-one relationships with every one of our patients, they work closely with the Program Coordinator and Program Assistant to serve as liaison between each patient and DayOne's staff. They are uniquely qualified for the position as they are Lap-Band patients. Their personal experiences with the surgery makes them a terrific source of information, advice and support for current and potential patients. .

Insurance Coordinators - Priscilla and Alisha
Priscilla and Alisha work directly with patients to help manage the insurance predetermination/verification process.

Program Dietitian - Lauren, R.D., L.D.N.
As DayOne's dietitian, Lauren is responsible for the initial nutritional consult that is part of the Lap-Band surgical approval process. Once approval for surgery is finalized, she then works directly with each patient on pre- and post-operative Lap-Band nutrition and diet guidelines. In addition, Lauren organizes and oversees the Lap-Band Support Club that meets once a month.

Medical Assistant - Gwen
Gwen assists with all clinic visits prior to and following surgery. She is also responsible for gathering the reports that come to our clinic from your medical tests and consults. She will contact you if and when she is missing documents that we require for surgery approval.