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 ...

New to the site got my surgery date of 3/18 at St. Alexin in Hoffman Estates with Dr. Guskey. Start with the preop shakes on Tues. Getting nervous and anxious. Wheaning off of some neuropathy meds cause can't get liquid forms so nerves are a little rattled. Anyone else ever use Dr. Guskey. Seems like a pretty compansionate guy.

Cathy

Hi Cathy, I didn't have Dr Guskey but I did have Dr Rantis. Sleever 12/12/12. All the drs at the Kane center are awesome. You'll do great.

<p><span style="font-family:'comic sans ms', cursive;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Hi! I am new to the site. I am planning on working with Dr Gerald Cahill at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park, IL. I am in the process of waiting for insurance approval. All paperwork was submitted on 02/12/14. I know it hasn't been that long but I'm super anxious to find out. Good Luck to all and I hope everyone is doing well on this cold day! </span></span></span></p>

Welcome gettinbacktome, hope you hear from the insurance soon. I just got my approval letter so my next appointment with the surgeon is on March 19th. I will get my surgery date then. So exciting!

diane1-I called the insurance they said I'm approved. I met the criteria. They are just waiting for our medical review to sign off and send the info to the doctor.

diane1-I called the insurance they said I'm approved. I met the criteria. They are just waiting for our medical review to sign off and send the info to the doctor.

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! We will probably be getting sleeved around the same time. It will be nice to have someone going through the same experience at the same time. Congrats again!

Diane1-I feel the same way. I know people that's had it done but it will be nice to have someone going thru this at the same time.

Hey Vonvon, he is a great doctor and everything will run really smooth with the entire team. I had my surgery in Aug of 2013 and he did a great job on me. If you want to talk hit me anytime. You will be fine!!!!!

Monday I go to the P.R.E.P group, and Wednesday is my last appointment with the nutritionist, then my paperwork will be sent off for approval

Hi fellow Chicago sleevers! I finally finished jumping through all of my hoops last Tuesday and on Friday my doctor's office submitted for insurance approval. It will be any day now before I get approval and have to start my 30 day pre-op liquid diet!

Congrats to all those who are taking this journey. This is a wonderful place to be. I am so happy to see so many people from Chicago are on here. I hope that I can be helpful to you all and vice versa.

Had pre-op physical on Friday work this week and have surgery on the 18th. On the Protein Shake diet, starting week two and it is getting easier, found that if I make it the night before and freeze it that it takes care of my need to chew something, didn't realize how much I missed chewing! Getting nervous and excited at the same time. I know I will be fine just want it over and on my way to my new sleeved life.

Cathy

I can tell you its going to be fine!! You will look back on the process and think that it was all worth it and it didnt really take that long when you see the results. I am so happy for you and your date. You will be crossing over to the other side and what a wonderful feeling it is. You are going to love it over here on this side of the surgery (when its done)!!!!!

Had pre-op physical on Friday work this week and have surgery on the 18th. On the protein shake diet, starting week two and it is getting easier, found that if I make it the night before and freeze it that it takes care of my need to chew something, didn't realize how much I missed chewing! Getting nervous and excited at the same time. I know I will be fine just want it over and on my way to my new sleeved life.

Cathy

Hi fellow Chicago sleevers! I finally finished jumping through all of my hoops last Tuesday and on Friday my doctor's office submitted for insurance approval. It will be any day now before I get approval and have to start my 30 day pre-op liquid diet!

Are u saying u have to be on a liquid diet for 30whole days??????

I am from Chicago.. I had VSG surgery 9/28/12, nearly ONE and a half years ago. Best thing I ever did!! No regrets or complaints, at all.

To everyone who is pre-surgery = GOOD LUCK!!!!! To all who are post-op = I hope you're staying on track!

For me personally, it's much harder nowadays. I've plateaued at a 'healthy' BMI of 24-point-something. Doc says I must switch up my workout routine in order to lose this last stubborn 10-15lbs, until I hit my final goal. Oh and I've been eating more carbs, no good!! Back to the basics now.

Congratulations, Lucy! It's encouraging to hear about your success and newfound health! Look how far you've come; you can totally manage those last 10-15 pounds.

I finally got my insurance approval and surgery date! My surgery will be on April 23 at 10:30! *happy dance* I begin my 4 weeks of liquid protein and raw veggies on 3/24. Not so excited about THAT, but it's all part of the process.

I'm 4/21 so we will be together. My pre op diet is only a week though. Have u stocked up on your protein drinks yet?