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I decided to use my 600th post in VST to shout out my awesome and supportive WLS team at the Midwest Bariatric Institute of Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL...My surgeon was Gerald Cahill and my WL specialist was Kidanu Birhanu...

I'm a very "particular" person about everything!! But, when I email Tony Romeo the program coordinator for info and he told me about the requirements for my insurance... I knew I was making the right decision.. Everyone, from the dietician to the personal trainer to the psychologist handled my questions and requests with professionalism and care... Dr. Birhanu was amazing and even though he sees hundreds of bariatric patients, he makes me feel that I am one of his only ones!!!

Last night I attended an event that my surgeon's office began hosting 8 years ago. The Celebration of Life Dinner/Dance was an amazing opportunity for me to see people who were among their first patients 11 years ago... I feel so blessed and encouraged with people who saw me a month at my 1st support group meeting walked up and encouraged me and complimented me on my weight loss.. They also reminding me that this is a journey, not a race!!!

Just wanted to brag about the awesome people who take such good care of me!!!!

Love and hugs!!!

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Yay! What a lovely post about the WLS team!! :)

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They are awesome!!!!! LOL.. How are you???

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Glad you had such an awesome team. Some are not as fortune.

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I know!! I feel so blessed! I've read posts where people have been mistreated and disrespected.... I'm so glad that wasn't my experience.. That would be a mess!!!!

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I'se WONDERFUL!! LOL :)

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Good for you girl! This is a tough road and we must never forget the people who helped us along the way...I am so thankful for everyone who helped me and continues to encouraged me during my sleeve journey!

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Favoredone, we have something in common! Yay! Dr. Cahill is my surgeon as well. But I see him in Dyer, In.

There was a gentleman there who had his surgery where you did with Dr. Cahill.

I too liked my visit with Dr. Birhahu. Hope I can share more of your satisfaction when I finally have the surgery.

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Dr Cahill did my sleeve as well and I can't explain how great everything has worked out. Lori was/is my dietician and she has been great as well. i don't get on this site much since I've had my surgery, but it has been one of the best decisions of my life. I started out at 342 and am now at 235 11 months later. I feel as if I had nothing done at all except thoe few times i take that one last extra bite. lol...Thanks Midwest Bariatric institute

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That's awesome!!! Do you attend the support group meetings??

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