Hi All,

My surgeon is Dr Elli at The University of Chicago Hospital. Is there anyone here from Chicago?

Hi, I'm from chicago. I had my band done at Mercy back in Sept, of 2011.

Hi, I'm from chicago. I had my band done at Mercy back in Sept, of 2011.

Awesome! Hi! nice to meet you. How was your experience? Please add me as a friend It doesnt seem to be too many Chicagoans on here and if there are, they dont want to talk to me...it'll be nice to communicate with someone who is from my home town.

I from the far south suburbs. De Ellis did my surgery yesterday.

I from the far south suburbs. De Ellis did my surgery yesterday.

How did it go?

How did it go?

I was banded yesterday. My surgery was only 30 minutes. I always have a problem with anesthesia so yesterday sucked. I simply couldn't wake up. Pain and nausea kicked my butt. My surgery was scheduled for 2:30p. I had to be there at 1p. Nothing by mouth since the night bfore was the worse thing. The doctor was late so I was wheeled in at 3:15. I was on my way home by 6:50. I got home just before 8pm. Took my Gas X and my liquid Vicodin and went to bed. Holding a pillow against my abdomen while I slept with a pillow between my knees made me comfortable and I was able to sleep for nearly 7 hours. This morning I feel much better. No longer cloudy and I am moving around better. My abdomen still hurts but is tolerable.

I was banded yesterday. My surgery was only 30 minutes. I always have a problem with anesthesia so yesterday sucked. I simply couldn't wake up. Pain and nausea kicked my butt. My surgery was scheduled for 2:30p. I had to be there at 1p. Nothing by mouth since the night bfore was the worse thing. The doctor was late so I was wheeled in at 3:15. I was on my way home by 6:50. I got home just before 8pm. Took my Gas X and my liquid Vicodin and went to bed. Holding a pillow against my abdomen while I slept with a pillow between my knees made me comfortable and I was able to sleep for nearly 7 hours. This morning I feel much better. No longer cloudy and I am moving around better. My abdomen still hurts but is tolerable.

Oh ok, thanks for sharing that with me. I'm glad you are feeling better. Congratulations! You are on your way. I hear a lot about the gas x that sounds like a must-have. Wishing you a very speedy recovery and life-long success keep me posted on your progress, it'll be great to see your transformation.

Hi I'm from center vile tx and I'm 14 might be getting me a lap band done:))))))

I'M FROM CHICAGO...GOING THRU THE MERCY HOSPITAL LAP BAND PROGRAM AS WELL

i live in the south suburbs but was banded my Dr. Elli last May. please feel free to PM with any questions

jennifer

I'M FROM CHICAGO...GOING THRU THE MERCY HOSPITAL LAP BAND PROGRAM AS WELL

Hi! Nice to meet you how's your process moving along?

i live in the south suburbs but was banded my Dr. Elli last May. please feel free to PM with any questions

jennifer

Thanks! I will definitely take you up on that invite. Blessings to you

lalaj..when is your surgery?

my bad i just saw that it's may 15th..lol duh!

um...SO I GO FOR MY FIRST INTIAL ASSESSMENT ON MONDAY...REALLY EXCITED TO JUST GET THINGS MOVING...DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS POINT BUT, WE'LL SEE...I PLAN ON DOCUMENTING MY WHOLE PROCESS ON YOUTUBE...I HOPE YOU'LL FOLLOW ME...I'LL GIVE YOU THE YOUTUBE USERNAME AS SOON AS I UPLOAD...AND THAT WAY YOU AND EVERYONE IN THE WLS COMMUNITY WILL GET A CHANCE TO REALLY GET TO KNOW THE REAL ME...YA KNOW....

Hi! Nice to meet you how's your process moving along?

um...SO I GO FOR MY FIRST INTIAL ASSESSMENT ON MONDAY...REALLY EXCITED TO JUST GET THINGS MOVING...DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS POINT BUT' date=' WE'LL SEE...I PLAN ON DOCUMENTING MY WHOLE PROCESS ON YOUTUBE...I HOPE YOU'LL FOLLOW ME...I'LL GIVE YOU THE YOUTUBE USERNAME AS SOON AS I UPLOAD...AND THAT WAY YOU AND EVERYONE IN THE WLS COMMUNITY WILL GET A CHANCE TO REALLY GET TO KNOW THE REAL ME...YA KNOW....

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That sounds great! I'm excited for you. Looking forward to viewing your progress as you move along in you journey.