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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.

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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?

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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