any chicago sleevers use Dr. Kenneth Davison for the psych evaluation?

[GBPackerGrl 57]

Have any of you guys met Dr. Rosen?? I agree Dr. Mikhail has a great personality.

[rn1002 2]

No, I haven't met him yet, how is he? I know Dr. Mikhail has some good experience in performing the sleeve. I am a RN and Paramedic and recognized him from Christ hospital. He was a trauma surgeon there and then spent time at the Cleveland clinic doing bariatric surgeries. I drilled him on the questions when I had my consult

[GBPackerGrl 57]

No' date=' I haven't met him yet, how is he? I know Dr. Mikhail has some good experience in performing the sleeve. I am a RN and Paramedic and recognized him from Christ hospital. He was a trauma surgeon there and then spent time at the Cleveland clinic doing bariatric surgeries. I drilled him on the questions when I had my consult [/quote']

I have not met Dr. Rosen either. From what I hear not to many people do. I met Dr. Mikhail and he was great!! I have my surgery on Nov 1st and my pre-op on Oct 17. I told them I wanted to meet Dr. Rosen and they said they would see what they could do!! Thanks for the info on Dr. Mikhail, that makes me feel good I work in Ob/Gyn and the doctors that I work with say Dr. Rosen is a great surgeon.

[crinch 1]

Hi, just butting in…I'm going through LifeWeigh too…scheduled my date on Friday for 12/4. I've met with Dr. Rosen on my first appt., and the other day with Dr. Mikhail (surprisingly -- I thought I was meeting w/nurse practitioner). Totally liked both docs in conversation, seemed very easy to communicate with.

I'm in Lemont, scared, and looking for support too. Very happy to see some others nearby!

[GBPackerGrl 57]

Hi' date=' just butting in…I'm going through LifeWeigh too…scheduled my date on Friday for 12/4. I've met with Dr. Rosen on my first appt., and the other day with Dr. Mikhail (surprisingly -- I thought I was meeting w/nurse practitioner). Totally liked both docs in conversation, seemed very easy to communicate with. I'm in Lemont, scared, and looking for support too. Very happy to see some others nearby![/quote']

Hey Crinch... Your not butting in!!! It's great to get feedback from people that are going to LW! I'm scheduled for Nov 1st and it's coming quickly!!! I have my pre-op this Thursday and I supposed to meet Dr.Rosen, but I am not holding my breath . Dr. Mikhail was great, so I am not to worried. When did you start going to LW?

[crinch 1]

In the second week of August. I've gone 3x, and now will meet for pre-op in November. I've got to do 4 weeks of VLCD beforehand. Been on it almost 2 weeks and have dropped some weight. Hoping to be -50 before surgery, I'm already -22.

Have you found a support group nearby?

[GBPackerGrl 57]

In the second week of August. I've gone 3x' date=' and now will meet for pre-op in November. I've got to do 4 weeks of VLCD beforehand. Been on it almost 2 weeks and have dropped some weight. Hoping to be -50 before surgery, I'm already -22. Have you found a support group nearby?[/quote']

Wow your doing great!! I've lost 30lbs!! I start my pre-op diet on Oct 18th hope to lose at least 10 more on that but it could be wishful thinking There seems to be a few people out by where I live (Yorkville) that want to start a support group but haven't yet! You know out doctors office has one right?? For me that would be so far away though!!!

[christine042 1]

When I was there on Wednesday dana told me she will be talking this minth and if I email her that morning she will send me an invite to go online and attend that way. It is far for me too.

[rn1002 2]

I just got my surgery date for 12/2 with Dr. Rosen and Dr. Mikhail, very excited and nervous!

[redilla42 16]

My surgery date is on the same date with the same doctor's ....wow!!!

[rn1002 2]

Haha, maybe we'll be in the same room after

[rn1002 2]

Redilla42, are you are 12/2 or 12/3?

[redilla42 16]

I'm sorry I got excited but its on the 3rd of Dec

[GBPackerGrl 57]

I'm sorry I got excited but its on the 3rd of Dec

Sorry to jump in guys, congrats on your surgery date. I was just curious about your opinion about Lifeweigh in general and how you feel about the surgeons. Overall I have been happy. I just like to get other peoples intake. It's not often you find people that go to the same place and since I am have surgery Nov 1 I would like to know how you guys feel

[rn1002 2]

I like it so far. Most of the staff is great, a couple could be a little bit more people oriented, maybe they were just having a bad day. It was just personality, nothing about the medical professionals, but overall it has been a good experience. Dr. Mikhail is great and I feel very comfortable with him. I haven't met Dr. Rosen yet. If anyone wanted to meet to talk about anything, kinda like our own support group, I am willing. I live in Beverly. You should be starting the pre-op diet soon. You have to let us all know how its going