Hello, I'm about 2 months pre op and wondering is the anyone else on here that's in my city that's about to change their lives ...

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

I had the same at Alexian Brothers Elk Grove.

Private rooms at Alexian.

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!

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 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!

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.

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

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

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!

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

YAYYYYYYYYY SEE, THAT WASNT SO BAD..LOL

NOW IF I COULD ONLY GET A CALL FOR ME CLASSES.. GEEEZE