Hey guys I'm a week out and managing. I feel like I've been living on here. Anyone from around or near the area interested in being "friends". I can use all the help I can get.

Where do you live? I'm I. The NW suburbs of chicago. Who did your surgery?

I meant "I'm in ...." Stupid fat fingers. I'm getting banded this Friday

Carol stream, dr Woodard... I tried messaging you, not sure if you got it. How about you?

I'm getting my band from Dr. Woodard this Thursday!

I hope things continue to go well for you. It's a huge transition but an amazing opportunity too!

I'm getting my band from Dr. Woodard this Thursday!

I hope things continue to go well for you. It's a huge transition but an amazing opportunity too!

I like him a lot. I'm not much a fan of Cdh bariatric dietitians to be honest. I didn't find them very compassionate. Im sure it will be worth it. It's so weird not "chewing" any meals and I can't wait til puréed. How'd you do on the new direction pre op? You going to Cdh?

I'm going to be outpatient at Kendall Pointe in Oswego since it's really close to home for me. I really like Dr. Woodard as well. He actually took out my gallbladder when I was 19 and remembered me. I was shocked!

I totally agree with you on the dietitians. We were really unimpressed with the girl we got (my husband and I are doing the surgery together). She charged us $50 each and basically handed us a packet and read parts of it to us. We were done in just over 20 minutes. The one time I emailed a question she never bothered to respond. If we need a dietitian going forward I'll find someone else.

We were assigned a 3 week pre-op of liquid only. They told us to do Bariatric Advantage shakes, but I hated them and so we switched to the Premier Protein shakes from costco. After a few days I began to do shakes during the day and a low carb meal at night because I just couldn't handle nothing but shakes. I switched back to shakes only these few days before the surgery.

I can't believe it's tomorrow!

How is your day going today?

Hey. That is soooooo crazy! We have the same surgeon yet our pre op was sooo diff. What's your post op diet like? Pre op I only had 2 weeks and had 2 shakes the rest food. I'm feeling good today. Just counting down the days til I'm on mushie food. I can't wait!

Hey there! I am in the southwest suburbs. Morris to be exact. Just had my surgery on Sept 19th! Would love to be support buddies!

Hi ladies! I'm in the NW burbs I just got my date, nov 4th! I'd love to get to know some people in the area going through the same thing!

Hi ladies! I'm in the NW burbs I just got my date' date=' nov 4th! I'd love to get to know some people in the area going through the same thing![/quote']

Hey in from NW burbs too. Private message me, I'm always willing to get to know people experiencing this with.

Talk soon

Hey ladies, I'm in the city near downtown. Add me on Facebook if you like. Would love buddies! I'm getting banded on the 14th. Excited and nervous! :/ Facebook.com/xokristinaxo

Hi, I just got banded dec. in Chicago, Dayone health and Dr. J Myers did my lap band .

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Ok guys i go to Dr Woodard for my appts and fills.I go to the support group meetings once a month.I love it!I switched doctors.Dr Woodard didn't originally do my surgery.Dr Rosen in Downers Grove,IL did.Switched due to my insurance less out of pocket since my husband works for CDH.I have had both Nutritionist there one is blonde and other brunette.I like Kara the blonde better.

Hi guys I live in west suburbs (austin) area. I was banded on 1/29/14. I just got home last night, I would love to make friends.

I did 2 week liquid diet. My surgeon was Dr. Lutfi, and I hadmy surgery done at St. Joseph.

How is everyone doing?

Hi!! I am southwest side. I had my surgery at CDh with dr klem. I agree Kara the nutritionist is awesome. I had my surgery feb 5. I go back tues for my two week check up. It's been good till now. I am starving to have hunger. Any ideas??? Need a mentor or someone to talk to. Thnk you!!!