Anyone from the Chicagoland area

[darnelladwashington 11]

I live in Joliet moved from Chicago. My bypass surgery is scheduled for March 1st.

[Jsantos987 13]

I had my sleeve done 8/31/15 at Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village through Suburban Surgical Care Center/The Kane Center

[Jsantos987 13]

NW Burbs, waiting for insurance approval, sleeve will be done by Rantis

Dr Rantis did my sleeve! HE IS AMAZING!!!

[Jsantos987 13]

There are a few of us on here. I am in Alsip on the far southwest side. My sleeve was done 12/23/2013 at Loyola University Medical Center. Where are you having your surgery? What part of this great metropolis are you in?

I am in the northwest suburbs , Geneva area. How is everything going for you? My surgery is October 16th at St. Alexius In hoffman Estates.

Who was your doctor?

[ChicagoKim 0]

My Dr is Woody Denham at Evanston Hospital. It's been 9 weeks and I'm kind of stalled but I'm happy with the progress so far. Anyone interested in meeting?

[sankofasienna1104 31]

Hi , Far western burbs here [emoji137]????. Pre op currently. Did anyone have surgery at Loyola ? How was your surgeon, and your experience?

[melyssafaye 181]

I'm in Elgin (nw burbs). I'm having my sleeve done at UIC on March 31st.

[Jsantos987 13]

Nw burbs here- had my sleeve done at Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove through Suburban Surgical/the Kane Center and have to say....LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!!!! I wish I would've have done it years ago!

[MzLaLa2016 6]

Hello, I live far south side of Chicago. My surgery date is April 18, I'm excited and scared. But, ready for this new journey!

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[ShipShape 6]

Hello, from Vernon Hills! Going to have my sleeve at St.Alexian in Elk Grove on Tue. 29. Struggling with liquid diet, cheated few times, down 10lb. so far. Dr. Kane us doing the sergury.

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[Jsantos987 13]

The nurses at Alexian brothers in Elk Grove were amazing!!!! You'll be in great hands!

Do you add things to your shakes to make them more filling?

[ShipShape 6]

That is what I've heard. My buddy did bypass there in Feb. And he said the same thing about nurses. Yes, I do add frozen pineapple, banana, cooked beet's, yogurt, not for the taste, but to feel full. Honestly I cheated all two weeks, I had some grilled chicken breast, few slices of corn beef. Nothing serious, but men, it is hard.

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[Jsantos987 13]

It is hard but just keep reminding yourself why you are doing this

[ShipShape 6]

True that! Thank you!!!

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[Jsantos987 13]

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