Just wondering how many Illinois Sleevers are out there.

Hi! I'm from Springfield, so not too far from Urbana. I had mine done on February 2nd. So just a little over 3 months out.

@@Jb1176, and @, I have not been sleeved yet. My date is 5/19 with Dr. Lahmann at Silver Cross Hospital. I thought it was weird not seeing anyone from the area with as many people go to those seminars. So far I am really liking the people who work in the office. Seem like very helpful and caring staff

How are you doing? @@Okinawa girl

@Kk-bear Awe thanks for checking up on me. Surgery went great. They found a hiatal hernia that was repaired. I have been super sore in the stomach all week and the gas pains are killer. My shoulders were hurting yesterday so I think they have finally made it as far up as they can go. Today is a much better day. Puree Proteins are hard to eat. Not only is the texture nasty but for me during this first week every meal my tiny new stomach has been cramping something awful. Hoping to get past these stages quickly.

How is your process going?

I'm doing great! Beginning week seven post op and have been successful with following the prescribed diet, even while eating in restaurants and other people's homes. Am averaging three pounds a week in weight loss and trying to get in 3 miles walking six days a week, sometimes seven. The weather isn't helping much.

I'm in Evanston. I had my surgery April 29th.

Hope everyone is doing well.