Any Chicago sleevers

[bettyboo 18]

Thanks! I'm just starting. Going to seminars for NMH , Alexian Bros and St Joseph over the next week. Any advice, experiences, recommendations are appreciated. I've done searches and read a lot here but would always love more info. Thank you!

[cindymg 629]

Thanks! I'm just starting. Going to seminars for NMH ' date=' Alexian Bros and St Joseph over the next week. Any advice, experiences, recommendations are appreciated. I've done searches and read a lot here but would always love more info. Thank you![/quote']

I was sleeved at St Joe's. Love Dr Lutfi! And the staff at his practice and the hospital were great! Also, I can put you in touch with the woman who made my pre-op and post-op shakes, broths , smoothies and Soups. I would not have made it without her. Send me a message if you are interested in more info.

[diva1 29]

I was sleeved at Alexian Brothers/Kane Center in Elk Grove Village three weeks ago. The staff and experience was awesome. I can't say enough positive things. The approval process was super easy. I'm now in love with all of the post surgery support.

[nicolenik17 126]

Thanks! I'm just starting. Going to seminars for NMH ' date=' Alexian Bros and St Joseph over the next week. Any advice, experiences, recommendations are appreciated. I've done searches and read a lot here but would always love more info. Thank you![/quote']

I had my sleeve done at NMH on June 3rd. I went in on a Monday and was home that Wednesday. I loved the care that I received. NMH goal is to make sure the patient is number 1 and comfortable. In preop, I was given a small injection of lidocaine in the area I was to receive my IV, so that it would be painless. I was also given a inhaled medication to numb my throat. And I did not have the dreaded scratchy sore throat after surgery. And Dr. Hungness was my surgeon, he is awesome.

[bettyboo 18]

wow - Thank you! such great feedback from people who went to all three places! not that this matters much but could you guys tell me if any of those three places had private hospital rooms for recovery?

[nicolenik17 126]

I had a private room at NMH and it was huge with a couch/bench. If I had wanted, I could have had someone stay overnight.

[diva1 29]

I had the same at Alexian Brothers Elk Grove.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

Private rooms at Alexian.

[cindymg 629]

Private rooms at St. Joe's.

Decision could come down to which is most convenient. You'll spend a lot of time going back and forth to the center both before and after the surgery. For me, St Joe's was the most convenient. Plus my Primary Care Physician recommended Dr Lutfi and she has sent several patients to him -- all with great results!

[Cmt7831 186]

I am having my surgery at Silver Cross New Lenox! I love the BMI surgery group . And wa told today everyone gets a private room

[tmartin87_05 41]

I am having my surgery at Silver Cross New Lenox! I love the BMI surgery group . And wa told today everyone gets a private room

I'm having mine there too! August 26 with Dr Joyce!

[Cmt7831 186]

I'm having mine there too! August 26 with Dr Joyce!

Hey that's great, just had my pre-op nutrition class and am having surgery on July 22nd.

[rst84 0]

I am also having mine at silver cross on the 15th of july

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

Hey you guys..... I'M BACK !!!!! My daughters birthday is done AND that was my last birthday of the year. Whew !!! Anyway I talked to Stephanie yesterday and my papers has been submitted and should have been approved yesterday. So I should have my day any day now.. So I'll let you all know as soon as she calls

[bettyboo 18]

Sorry to be the annoying newbie with too many questions - but here goes:

Does anyone have a downtown Chicago (preferrably near NW hospital) female primary care doc who is wls friendly? Also every time you see wls do you think of the radio station?

Thanks in advance!