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Hi! Looks like I found a Chicago group!

I'm just starting the process, went to U of C and will get second opinion from Northwestern. So far, so good. sleep apnea study coming up - can anyone tell me what that's like?

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I escaped the sleep study, but did get my endo done yesterday at Loyola.

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Hi I am from a south suburb of Chicago. I had my surgery at the University of Chicago. My surgery was July 23, 2012. I am down 75 lbs. my starting weight was 220. I am now 145. I was stalled for over two months. I would love to get down to 128. I am losing very slow.

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Hello! I am considering U of C. Who was your surgeon? Were you happy with your experience?

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I'm a patient at northwestern.

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Hello! I'm considering Nortwestern too. Were you happy with your experience there? Who was your surgeon?

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I have my surgery scheduled for this coming Wednesday' date=' May 30th. Looking for some Chicago or Chicagoland sleeve buddies! I am almost 25 years old and would love to meet some people my age going through the same thing![/quote']

I am here in Chicago where are u

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Miss Mac is the endo the ultrasound? I have to do the sleep study. I guess because I replied I snore sometimes. Is that unusual? Not complaining though I'd rather be safe.

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I'm also from Chicago. I live on the Westside of Chicago in the Austin area. I was sleeved September 10,2013. Sw I was I was 302 and my Cw is 249.

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Hi everyone!

I am getting sleeved by dr Tiesenga on Dec 9th. Are you guys doing any kind of meet ups?

I live by midway.

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Hi there. I live in the northwest suburbs. I just joined the forum today and went to my first information session yesterday. I have a consultation with Dr. Woody Denham on 8/29. From the information session last night, it sounds like VSG is the best surgery choice for me.

Scylla I'm having Dr. Denham do my surgery also.

Surgery date for me is Nov. 27th. Have you started the process yet?

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I'm from Chicago...... Had my surgery done at st. Joseph (presence) with dr. Lutfi........ It was great.... I have no complaint with his team...... I was sleeved 11/20

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I went to st Joseph (presence) with dr. Lutfi..... He was great and so is his team.... I was sleeved on 11/20

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Hi,

I was sleeved in May of 2012 and have lost 60 pounds, however I still struggle with the emotional part of eating. I am part of a support group that meets in Yorkville, IL on Wednesday’s from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Centennial Counseling Center located at 110 E. Countryside Parkway, Suite C. It is for anyone with an eating disorder and is free of charge. It has been so helpful to me and I just wanted to share.

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