Where are my Sleevers? The ones that had it this year or are preparing or waiting on insurance approval. Where are you having it? Whose your doctor? How's it going so far? Anything you would like to share.

Hi getting back to me I am from Chicago and was sleeved 2/24/2014 in New Lenox, IL. What stage are you in this process?

All my testing is done. I am waiting on insurance approval now. I am planning for my surgery at little company of Mary in Evergreen Park. What about you?

Daunique how has things been going for u so far?

Hi! I am in the process, I've been cleared by my dietician, have the psyc eval on 3/11 and hopefully my last meeting with NUT and another meeting with my surgeon on 3/19 to clarify that I want the sleeve and not bypass. Because I was a smoker my surgeon required I be nicotine free for 3mo. before the surgery. I waiting told that because I have BCBS IL that insurance wouldn't be a major issue and would be approved quickly. I am praying for a May surgery date.

Oh I am having it done @ UIC by Dr. Elli

readyanxiousscared-I was told BCBSIL insurance wouldn't be a issue either. I'm hoping for April or May surgery date.

The first day was not so bad. But the second my body ached a lot and think I only drink about 4 ounces of water that day. Btw I had my surgery at Silvercross hospital in New Lenox. Things are getting better now. My doctor had me on puréed foods now and I can eat about 2 oz a day. I just do not feel like eating but I try to make sure I get my protein and water in. I am only drinking about 40 ounces of water. I just try to up the amount more everyday.

I also had BCBS of IL and I was approve in about 10 days.

Daunique1 - 4 days in seems you are doing awesome. I would imagine u wouldn't have a desire to eat right surgery. Just keep getting your strength up and try to rest.

It's good to know BCBS only took 10 days for you. Makes me feel better. How long after approval were u scheduled for surgery?

Are you home now or still in the hospital?

I was approved on January 17th and was scheduled on January 20th only because I had to wait for my final clearance. I have been home since Wednesday.

I was sleeved on 11/20 at st. Joseph's downtown Chicago............. The best choice I have ever made......... I'm done 60lbs since surgery....... This is a great forum to learn and ask questions.......... I think I was lucky since I had no issues..... No pain.... When I woke up it felt like a period..............

Is it just me - that's awesome! No pain after and down 60lbs! U ROCK!!! I hope mine is smooth sailing also.

How has hunger been for you? What protein drinks did you like? Are you exercising?

I've been jumping through the required hoops since the end of August and my final hoop is today (!) -- my final visit of medically supervised weight loss. After that box is checked off, the surgeon's office will be putting in for insurance approval. It's expected quickly, so once I get a surgery date I will begin 1 month of liquid Protein diet. My surgeon is Dr. Ervin "Woody" Denham and surgery will either be at Highland Park Hospital or Evanston Hospital.

I have already been aporoved and I will be having my surgery at UIC with Dr.Elli. My next appointment with him is on March 19th and I will find out my surgery date then. I'm hoping for early April!

Great Diane1! I can't wait to find out your date!