Any Chicago sleevers

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

You are sweet' date=' thank you so much for asking!

I'm 5 days post op. My surgery was on Tuesday with Dr. Nagle, and even though the procedure was perfect and I have no complications, I'm having a tough recovery. The surgical team was very professional, yet calm and friendly. The anesthesiologists chatted with me, and made jokes to put me at ease during pre-op. Dr. Nagle is an amazing surgeon, and I'm not only saying that because I have a big crush on him. I was worried that maybe my liver didn't shrink enough, or that he'd having trouble getting around inside with my belly being so big, but he's extremely confident in his abilities (and he should be, because his record speaks for itself) and he promised that everything would be perfect. Most of the RNs were great, the PCTs were so kind about helping me on walks or checking to make sure I was comfortable, and the on-call doctors have been great with helping me through some discomfort I'm having.

I've had extreme nausea since my release, and getting liquids down is painful. Oddly, the nausea meds that were prescribed by the on-call doc make me feel even worse. My incisions are very tender, and I'm dealing with a lot of swelling. What people say about your taste buds changing is true in my case, because the Protein drinks I bought and enjoyed pre-op all taste like crap now. Make sure you get a variety stocked up at home for your first few days.

I wish everyone a quick and painless recovery![/quote']

Glad your surgery was successful & sorry your not feeling well . I really hope you start feeling better ASAP !

I finally get to meet Dr. Nagel this Wednesday... Things are seeming to move along so slowly for me...

[nicolenik17 126]

One more question' date=' wut did he use on ur incisions?

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I have steri strips, but I do have one stitch that will need to be removed from the drain placement.

[nicolenik17 126]

Glad u r doin well!

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Thank you.

[nicolenik17 126]

Hey Nicole

You are soo motivating me!! Hope you feel better than you sound & you sound great!

Thanks Tevida. I wanted to be able to share all of my experiences, in hope to help those of us who have not been sleeved.

[TV-Duhhh!!! 138]

Thanks Tevida. I wanted to be able to share all of my experiences' date=' in hope to help those of us who have not been sleeved.[/quote']

Well you are a huge help to me... It seems as if I have more questions than answers at this point, but I am working on being more patient. 2 more weeks for my 3rd class and hopefully not too far from my 4th. I've even estimated the date of that lol. Guess I'm just an impatient person .

[Mzdiva3 12]

Hi everyone I am new to the site. just wondering if anyone here is having or has had their surgery @ UIC that's where I will be having my surgery.

[Mzdiva3 12]

Hi everyone I am new to the site. just wondering if anyone here is having or has had their surgery @ UIC that's where I will be having my surgery.

[ruthie74 101]

Hi!! I'm in Aurora! My surgery is next Monday!!! Having it done with Loyola at Gottlieb hospital!

[SWTKI25 12]

So glad to have found someone. Which doctor is doing your surgery. And long was your process from start to finish.

[ruthie74 101]

So glad to have found someone. Which doctor is doing your surgery. And long was your process from start to finish.

My doctor is Dr.Chand. I began in February had tests done and all meetings with docs, physiologist, nutritionalist, then after all that my Blue cross denied me. I was so disappointed and then I Asked my primary doctor to help me appeal their decision which she did. I barely got my approval letter on Saturday!!! I was amazed and in awe!

So immediately called the doctors office this morning and they told me they have an opening next Monday for the surgery!!!! It happened so fast!

I went from thinking it wasn't going to happen to scheduling my pre-op and fasting immediately all in one day!

Are you going with Loyola as well?

[SWTKI25 12]

you're truly blessed the fortunate to get your surgery I hope that your surgery and recovery goes fine please let me know if any updates on how everything goes

[Mz. Bunny 3]

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site. I live in Richton Park. I just completed my 6 months with the nutritionist as BCBS requirements. I've met with my primary physician and notified him of my completion. Just waiting for my referral to the BCBS, then I hope and pray for the results of meeting with surgeon. I hope this process is not like the first 6 months.

Mz. Bunny

[SWTKI25 12]

My doctor is Dr.Chand. I began in February had tests done and all meetings with docs' date=' physiologist, nutritionalist, then after all that my Blue cross denied me. I was so disappointed and then I Asked my primary doctor to help me appeal their decision which she did. I barely got my approval letter on Saturday!!! I was amazed and in awe!

So immediately called the doctors office this morning and they told me they have an opening next Monday for the surgery!!!! It happened so fast!

I went from thinking it wasn't going to happen to scheduling my pre-op and fasting immediately all in one day!

Are you going with Loyola as well?[/quote']

Yes i will be going to Loyola too

[DaFierce1 71]

Hello everyone' date=' I'm new to this site. I live in Richton Park. I just completed my 6 months with the nutritionist as BCBS requirements. I've met with my primary physician and notified him of my completion. Just waiting for my referral to the BCBS, then I hope and pray for the results of meeting with surgeon. I hope this process is not like the first 6 months.

Mz. Bunny[/quote']

Welcome Mz Bunny.. Im just starting my six months.. Ur almost at the finish line..

It be here b4 u know it... :-)

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[SWTKI25 12]

Welcome Mz.Bunny congrats. Before you know it you will have your surgery date.