sleevers in Chicago southland

[IsaacsGram 58]

Hi! I'm south of the city, in Kankakee County. I just attended my pre-op seminar at Silver Cross Hospital with BMI Surgical Group (Dr. Joyce & Dr. Lahmann). I have been researching WLS for last 3 months, but actually had a consultation for gastric bypass almost 10 years ago! I'm glad I waited, the sleeve seems to be the "right" surgery for me and my life! I hope you have great success with your surgery and change in lifestyle, I will look forward to hearing about your experience.

BTW I'm 48 and an RN, and grandma to 2 awesome grandsons!

Best Wishes!

B.E.

[BKMama 179]

I'm in the west burbs, but I'm an old married lady LOL

[MinaT 669]

South Sider - Illinois/Indiana area.

[ladyarwenrose 14]

i'm in dupage county. I have mine scheduled for July 2nd.

[favoredone 590]

I'm on the Southside as well...

[MinaT 669]

I know of Dr. Cahill through St. Margaret's Dyer. Many of my doctor's including my eye doctor are out of there.

I went to Dr. Cahill a few years ago, but I lost my insurance after I enrolled with them. A few years later I decided to try again and was sent to Healthy4Life out of St. Mary's/Community Hospital. Best of luck to you!!!!

[favoredone 590]

Dr. Cahill was my surgeon as well... I was sleeved at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park...

[cent92009 0]

I wanted mine there but I just had mine at west lake hospital in melrose park il.

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[cent92009 0]

I'm from Chicago! My surgery is this coming Wednesday' date=' the 30th. I have Dr. Tiesenga. Any one else near the Oak Park/Elmwood Park area?[/quote']

I had mine by dr.tiesenga he is a good doctor I had mine may 24.2012 you will do great.

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[cent92009 0]

Disneytech' date=', i had dr kane...he and dr rantis are both in the same group. I had my surgery at alexian and had a great stay...everyone was super nice and very accomidating.

hit me up if you have any questions.[/quote']

Do alexian have support group you can come to I had mine at westlake hospital but alexian not to far where I live.

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[raindrop 5]

Hey I'm in Hammond In. I'm being sleeved by Dr Cahill as well at St Margaret Mercy in Dyer on June 5 Woohoo!!!

[Kat Crowder 34]

Do alexian have support group you can come to I had mine at westlake hospital but alexian not to far where I live.

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The Alexian Brothers support groups actually meet at the Kane Center in Hoffman Estates, and cost $10 each. Here's the info: http://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/seminars/support-groups/

[disneyteach 68]

The Alexian Brothers support groups actually meet at the Kane Center in Hoffman Estates' date=' and cost 10 each. Here's the info: http://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/seminars/support-groups/

It is a pretty big group of people. There were at least 30 people in the room and there are no lap band patients, because they have different needs. I hate that the meetings are monthly and not bi-weekly. Otherwise, they are fine.

[IsaacsGram 58]

Hi! I'm in Kankakee County but going to New Lenox (near Joliet) for VSG , Dr.joyce & Dr Lahmann do the sleeve and SilverCross Hospital is a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery. I found them thru ObesityHelp.com. The group is called BMI Surgery. Good luck!

[IsaacsGram 58]

Hello to all' date='

I'm looking for sleevers in Chicago southland. Would like to get a small support group together. I had my surgery in the north suburbs. The support groups that they have are all on Saturdays. I work alot of saturdays. So it makes it difficult to make it to many meetings. I'm hoping to find some sleevers that live near me. This will make it easier to make regular meetings.

It may also be fun to find others to workout with. If you are in the area and would like to form a support group, please let me know. Thanks Jane[/quote']

How far south are you? I'm looking for a VSG buddy too!