Anyone in the Chicago area who had surgery or going to have surgery? I am going to be at Loyola hospital. I am scheduled to meet the bariatrician and the surgeon on Tuesday. Anyone familiar with that program? I am 41 and have been struggling with weight all my life. My highest weight is currently 290.

I had my sleeve done at silver cross in new lenox with BMI surgery. They are a center for excellence and I am very happy with them. I'm not a big fan of Loyola. Are they a center for excellence?

Not sure if they are. I will research that. Thanks. My insurance finally approved and I want to get it done asap

The sooner the better that's for sure!

I'm in NWI!!

I'm in Chicago (proper), but I'm having surgery at Northwestern Memorial.

I'm in Chicago (proper), but I'm having surgery at Northwestern Memorial.

I am in Chicago as well! Well North Riverside. Surgery at Loyola. Hopefully in 2 months

Good luck! I'm scheduled for Oct 7 but waiting for insurance approval

Did you ladies have your surgery?

No surgery yet. Have sleep study this week. Nutritionist will clear me on Dec 4. So hopefully beginning of year

Good to hear you're knocking out all your pre-surgery requirements. Sounds like 2016 is going to be your year!

Nutritionist signed off today! Now just to meet with the doc about my new CPAP. Beginning of the year?

Final sign off from the sleep study. Now just waiting for that call! !

Had my surgery yesterday at st. Alexius medical center in Hoffman estates IL recovering from the gastric sleeve procedure

Great news for both of you! Hope you're recovering comfortably techdave

Techdave1992 how are you doing