Hoping to connect with local sleevers

Hi I was sleeved 8/9/17 at st Josephs hospital in Chicago by dr lutfi...I'm in elmwood park...suburb borders Chicago...looking for sleeve buddies

Hi. I was sleeved by dr. Lutfi may 2016. I live in woodridge. Feel free to email me with any questions. Michelemorris1998@yahoo.com

Hello, I just got my surgery date of 6/9/17 I'm having it done at St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates by Dr. Peter Rantis of the Kane Center.

Hi! He is going to be my surgeon also. I was wondering how he was and how you are doing? How was your experience?? Thanks!
Gege

I'm from aurora not far at all

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I'm in Aurora also!

I'm in Aurora also!

Awesome I haven't seen many from here

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Hi! He is going to be my surgeon also. I was wondering how he was and how you are doing? How was your experience?? Thanks!
Gege

Did you have your surgery yet? Dr Wallace from the Kane center did mine on 8/10. My biggest advise is ask for pain meds when you go home. They started a new pain management program where they are trying not to send you home with pain meds. I asked for them, and thank god I did. The first 2 days at home would have been bad without them.

Thank you! Great advice. Did you like the hospital and doctor that you chose?

Thank you! Great advice. Did you like the hospital and doctor that you chose?

Yes, on both. Dr Wallace has been awesome! My surgery was at Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove. Hospital was good, no complaints there.

How long was their pre-op diet? Were the shakes at least tolerable? Do you get to eat any food at all during that time? Thanks!

Gege

How long was their pre-op diet? Were the shakes at least tolerable? Do you get to eat any food at all during that time? Thanks! Gege

Kane center does 2 week pre op diet, but I didn't use the shakes they had. I used optifast shakes, and soups that I bought from my dietitian's office. Way better option because of the soups. They are high protein low carb soups. There is chicken, tomato, and vegetable. All were good, and filling. The shakes are also good. The strawberry reminds me of a strawberry shake from McDonalds. My dietitian( who works with the Kane center ) said I could do some solid food if needed like eggs, but only low carb high protein.

Hi! I didn't know I had a choice. I would definitely choose to have a program that includes soup. I will check into this as it gets closer. Thank you. Do you mind a few more questions?

Did you have any complications?

How many nights were you in the hospital?

How are you doing now and would you do anything differently?

I have a pulmonologist appt. coming up(didn't need a sleep study) What exactly is that and what do I have to do?

Thanks again for sharing.

Gege

Hi! I didn't know I had a choice. I would definitely choose to have a program that includes soup. I will check into this as it gets closer. Thank you. Do you mind a few more questions?
Did you have any complications?
How many nights were you in the hospital?
How are you doing now and would you do anything differently?
I have a pulmonologist appt. coming up(didn't need a sleep study) What exactly is that and what do I have to do?

Thanks again for sharing.
Gege

The surgeon's office won't tell you that you have a choice as they sell the other shakes( $$$), but you do.

No complications, I'm 8 weeks post of, and feeling good.

Only one night in the hospital, and I was so happy about that . I hate hospitals lol I did have a lot of gas pain in the hospital, and the first few days at home. Only way to help that is to walk. I will say the night of, and the first day at home I questioned why I did this, but it gets better fast. I'm very happy I had this surgery.

I'm doing really good, and wouldn't do anything different. Follow the meal plan. The few days you won't be able to get much fluids in so sip, sip, sip as much water, power aid zero( I diluted mine with water) as you can to hydrate. The first 2 weeks I thought I was hungry a lot, but it was really gas, and me not knowing what my sleeve was telling me. It's a learning curve.

I also didn't not need a sleep study so the Pulmonologist is easy. They do a breathing volume test, and an exam. He then sends over your script for blood thinners to be used when you get home from the hospital.

Good luck! If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

Thank you so much! This information goes a long way in calming my nerves. How long did recovery take? Were you able to go back to work right away? I am a teacher and doing this over Thanksgiving break so I am planning about a week, maybe more? What does your day look like now eating wise? About how much can/do you eat?

Thank you for sharing with me

Gege

2 hours ago, teacher475 said:

Thank you so much! This information goes a long way in calming my nerves. How long did recovery take? Were you able to go back to work right away? I am a teacher and doing this over Thanksgiving break so I am planning about a week, maybe more? What does your day look like now eating wise? About how much can/do you eat?

Thank you for sharing with me

Gege

i had surgery on wednesday and returned to work monday. i wasnt on the heavy pain meds, my dr gave me liquid tylenol and it was sufficient. i have a desk job so it was fine. i worked through my lunch so i was able to leave an hour early. by the end of the day i was tired. you have to listen to your body. i was still on liquids going back to work so that was easy after 10 days they bumped me to pureeds and i just brought those 2oz cups and ate out of those.

Thank you so much! This information goes a long way in calming my nerves. How long did recovery take? Were you able to go back to work right away? I am a teacher and doing this over Thanksgiving break so I am planning about a week, maybe more? What does your day look like now eating wise? About how much can/do you eat?
Thank you for sharing with me [emoji4]
Gege

I'm just getting ready to head back to work. I've been off 2 months, but I'm a pilot. The FAA has an 8 week waiting period before I could fly again. Recovery was faster than I thought. I was feeling really good one week post op.

Eating, stick to the diet plan and phases. I'm back on normal food now. I eat very small meals. The most I can do solid food is 3oz or so. I usually eat 4-5 small meals/snacks a day, and about 800 calories a day. When eating listen to your body, and if you are full stop. You will learn the signs.

That's what I've heard. It sounds like you have to get to know your body all over again. Based on what you said, I'm going to plan for 10 days. I also have a night job 5 days a week and sat. morning so I may return to that job first.

Would you mind If I asked the name of your dietician? I want to be ready before they make the hard sell on the shakes. I've been worried about the pre-op diet but, yours sounds do able.

Good luck going back to work. I'm sure you are starting to feel like a whole new person.

Gege