Hey Chicago Sleevers (or soon to be!!)

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Hey fellow Chicagoans!!

How are you all?? I'm a 36 year old educator currently going through my 6 month supervised weight loss program through LCM Bariatric Center....

I'm interested in knowing what doctors you all choose and how you are doing so far!!

[CamaroGal 3]

Hey fellow Chicagoans!!

How are you all?? I'm a 36 year old educator currently going through my 6 month supervised weight loss program through LCM Bariatric Center....

I'm interested in knowing what doctors you all choose and how you are doing so far!!

I had my surgery on 2/22/11. I was 295 lbs on Jan. 1, 2011. I was 264 lbs on date of surgery. I'm about 195 lbs now. I went through the Kane Center in Hoffman Estates. My surgeon was Dr. Guske. Surgery was fine. I like Guske to a point. I think the exterior staff (receptionists, nurses, insurance coordinators, etc) are over worked and thus make mistakes. It was very hard for me to get in to see Guske when I had some vomiting issues a couple of months ago. I finally just went through my PCP...which was a good thing because I now need to see a neurologist so I can say my recent medical problems have not been due to the surgery.

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Thanks for replying... My surgeon is Dr. Gerald Cahill at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park....I'm a little nervous about this whole process... So far, the hardest part has been getting my Cardio consult.. I'm still waiting on a return call...

You've made amazing progress and I'm happy for you!! So, what was the most difficult part as far as adjusting to your new body?? Unlike someone people who've experienced being at a normal weight, I haven't.. I can't ever remember not being overweight!!! I'm excited about this life changing move..

I hope we can keep in touch.. I'm sure I'll need someone who knows how it is.. to talk to.. (My friends freaked out when I told them that I was considering lap band surgery... they said, "Oh Tina, you're not that big, you don't need that.. you're so active"... So, I haven't told them about my decision to do the sleeve or that I'm already going through the process... They don't know how it feels to be in my body!!!.. Anyway... Thanks again for responding!! I hope things are better w/ you health wise... Blessings

I had my surgery on 2/22/11. I was 295 lbs on Jan. 1, 2011. I was 264 lbs on date of surgery. I'm about 195 lbs now. I went through the Kane Center in Hoffman Estates. My surgeon was Dr. Guske. Surgery was fine. I like Guske to a point. I think the exterior staff (receptionists, nurses, insurance coordinators, etc) are over worked and thus make mistakes. It was very hard for me to get in to see Guske when I had some vomiting issues a couple of months ago. I finally just went through my PCP...which was a good thing because I now need to see a neurologist so I can say my recent medical problems have not been due to the surgery.

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I chose the U of C Dr. Prachard and staff for my procedure. I've done all necessary requirements including 6 months, 3 with a registered nutritionist and 3 with a registered dietician. I'm now awaiting approval from my insurance and surgery date, I have a soon to be ex, PCP at Trinity she's against WLS and sent a negative letter to the surgeons office for her own personal reasons, so I really didn't ask her for a referal, my main PCP is at Christ but they have yet to offer the program and she did suggest LCM however, my cousin had the same procedure that I'm having done at U of C, had a remarkable recovery and amazing results. Also a friend of mine had her GP done there with great results. I researched both doctors and was quite pleased. good luck on your journey Chicago and surrounding area ladies!

Edited August 21, 2014 by waitingtoexhale

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I received a call today 8/26/14 informing that my VSG procedure was approved on Friday 8/22/14!! the insurance rep also stated that I have approval for the RNY too!!! Now I'm waiting on the call for surgery DATE

[j11laureano 0]

Hi im jacqueline laureano i had my surgery with the kane center in hoffman estate, i did my sleeve w/Dr Rantis best choice i ever made. The dr and staff was awesome. I am slowly loosing started @ 328 and im down to 283, i had it done 5/11/2015

[MicheleL 70]

I am awaiting insurance approval and a date and I am ready to go! I have Dr. Chand from Loyola and Gottlieb. Super Dr. And staff!

[MicheleL 70]

Received approval for September 16th!