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

Thanks for that, Im trying to keep my mind on the positive, im having mine at little company Mary hospital... Dr Cahill.. good luck on may 2 you will do fine..

Wishing you both luck on your upcoming surgeries! I am from Huntley and had my surgery at Good Shepherd in Barrington on March 20, 2013. I'll be honest I almost rescheduled my surgery due to fear and anxiety. I am now 4.5 weeks out and and down 28 lbs since surgery. The first couple days out for me were rough but has gotten better everyday. I can eat almost anything.

wow bebe thats great im so happy your doing good keep up the good work 28 pounds just wonderful.

Hi,

I'm Marie and I live in Joliet, IL. I had my surgery 3/8/13 at Good Samaritan hospital in Downers Grove, IL. I'm down 25 pounds so far. Started at 240 and currently at 215. I'm a slow loser compared to others but I'm content! Nice to meet you all!

hi, good job ladies your doing so good I can't wait until may 13 that's my big day..

I was sleeved by dr Lahmann on Monday, and it couldn't have gone better, do everything they say, they know what they are talking about. Silver cross is amazing as well, all the staff were so polite and supportive. Good luck!

I have my surgery scheduled for this coming Wednesday' date=' May 30th. Looking for some Chicago or Chicagoland sleeve buddies! I am almost 25 years old and would love to meet some people my age going through the same thing![/quote']

Iam in Skokie

Hi I am from a south suburb of Chicago. I had my surgery at the University of Chicago. My surgery was July 23, 2012. I am down 75 lbs. my starting weight was 220. I am now 145. I was stalled for over two months. I would love to get down to 128. I am losing very slow.

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I was sleeved by dr Lahmann on Monday' date=' and it couldn't have gone better, do everything they say, they know what they are talking about. Silver cross is amazing as well, all the staff were so polite and supportive. Good luck![/quote']

That's comforting to hear. Mine is this upcoming Monday with dr Joyce.

How are you feeling? Any pain?

Amanda

I'm scheduled for June 18th, at Alexian Brothers with Dr.Kane.

Hi! I'm from A small town north of Rockford, Il. I was sleeved Feb 14, 2013 in Madison, Wi. Down 53#.

When I had surgery I was READY. I was so miserable being fat and not being able to walk or just do normal things. You have to get into that mind set your ready to change your life. It is painful when you 1st wake up but by day 10 I was feeling like a new person and its been great ever since.

Good luck you guys

Amandalynn, I stayed on the pain meds until last Saturday. I had to figure out my pain from uncomfort. I'm not necessarily in pain, but it's just uncomfortable sometimes. I followed everything they said though, got up and sat on the chair the first day, and then walked around a lot the next day. Getting up and moving really helped with gas too. I go for my follow up on Friday, so I will see how much I lost, feels like a lot!

In in Chicago, oak park,,Illinois

I'm in oakbrook

Hi, have you been successful in forming a Chicago Area Sleeve group? If yes, I would like to join. Just had my surgery last week.