Hello to all,

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

I will!

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I'm Nov 13!!! At UIC Medical Center

I'm from Chicago that's great.... Is Dr. Prashad your Surgeon?

Dr. Tesenga did mines also at West Lake... He's Great...if Jesus is your nurse tell her Tonika said hello, just tell her the young lady with the rosary bead tattoo..

Everything is great, the pct and the nurses are beautiful. Your in good hands and I'm just sore and stiff.

I got sleeved September 18th at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox IL. It's a suburb of Chicago.

I feel amazing! I'm walking between 4-8 miles everyday and I'm down 27lbs since Sept 5th.

I'm ok on getting fluids and working on protein but I'm feeling super strong and healthy! I have been off anti-anxiety medication since 4 days before surgery! Feeling great

I have found that there has not been a single day I have regretted my decision. It feels like a blessing. God has given me a second lease on life and I'm going to embrace it.

Wishing all the sleevers all over all my best!

You got this!

I had my surgery at University of Chicago July 23rd. Dr. Hussain did mine.

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Surgery date 10/16/12!! Right around the corner. Having it done at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. ????

I got sleeved September 18th at Silver Cross Hospital' date=' New Lenox IL. It's a suburb of Chicago.

I feel amazing! I'm walking between 4-8 miles everyday and I'm down 27lbs since Sept 5th.

I'm ok on getting fluids and working on protein but I'm feeling super strong and healthy! I have been off anti-anxiety medication since 4 days before surgery! Feeling great

I have found that there has not been a single day I have regretted my decision. It feels like a blessing. God has given me a second lease on life and I'm going to embrace it.

Wishing all the sleevers all over all my best!

You got this!

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I had mine Oct 1st at Silver Cross. When were you able to go back to work?

28 more days till my surgery!!! Excited and nervous.......

Anyone had theirs done in Northwestern Memorial hosp?

I had mine Oct 1st at Silver Cross. When were you able to go back to work?

I am going back to work on October 19. I took 4 weeks off total. But keep in mind I had vacation time that I needed to use up. Also I'm a firefighter/paramedic so my job is very physically demanding. I felt it would be dangerous to myself, my crew and my patients if I went back early.

Who is your Dr?

Surgery date 10/16/12!! Right around the corner. Having it done at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. dde03

How are you feeling?? Hugs and prayers coming your way!!

How are you feeling?? Hugs and prayers coming your way!!

Still in a bit of pain, but more nauseous then anything in the morning they hade me drink that barium and it was AWEFUL made me more nauseous and very full. I could drink my breakfast or lunch.... Also am super sleepy I thinks it's because the anestisia.

Thanks everyone!

I'm going with Dr. Ayloo at UIC.

Anyone had her!?