goodbye 5 Posted June 27, 2014 St.Joseph's does it but you have to be a particular height, according to my surgeon. He said I was too tall (5'7) for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Me Twentyfourteen 23 Posted June 27, 2014 Lutfi doesn't do it anymore. Said it has higher chance of oncisional hernia than the approach with 5 incisions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Me Twentyfourteen 23 Posted June 27, 2014 *incisional hernia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Me Twentyfourteen 23 Posted June 27, 2014 I hope the other surgeon doesn't say that though...I'm 5 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
is it just me 80 Posted June 28, 2014 St.Joseph's does it but you have to be a particular height, according to my surgeon. He said I was too tall (5'7) for it. Don't understand...... I'm 5'11 had mine done bye dr. Lufti in November...... Their team was great.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
is it just me 80 Posted June 28, 2014 Lutfi doesn't do it anymore. Said it has higher chance of oncisional hernia than the approach with 5 incisions What do u mean..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
is it just me 80 Posted June 28, 2014 He knows his stuff.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Me Twentyfourteen 23 Posted June 28, 2014 It might also have to do with the fact that his instrumentation is getting fixed in Japan he said. I'm going to go to the Kane Center seminar this morning and ask the doctors if they will do it. If they do, going with them. I just don't want the extra scars ????. And even though it's reaching, I'd love to b in a bikini again someday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodbye 5 Posted June 28, 2014 St.Joseph's does it but you have to be a particular height, according to my surgeon. He said I was too tall (5'7) for it. Don't understand...... I'm 5'11 had mine done bye dr. Lufti in November...... Their team was great.... My surgeon is Dr. Tiesenga, he was the one who stated that to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtzj9 3 Posted July 5, 2014 Hello all. My gastric sleeve was done 6/12/14 at UofC, with Dr..Alverty. Other than driving there from the northwest suburbs, I have been very happy with UofC. They have an open support group meeting first Tuesday of the month at 1 PM. I am looking for possibly a mentor or a more frequent support group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forsythia 882 Posted July 7, 2014 Greetings Chicago and surrounding suburbanites! (I'm totally a lurker on this thread so apologies for no formal introduction!) Mariano's has Premier Protein shakes on sale for $3.99 chocolate or vanilla. I went in there today at lunch (because I work by the one in the West Loop) and was pleasantly surprised at this cost savings. Not sure how long they are on sale but stock up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ges12877 12 Posted July 7, 2014 I have an entire case of chocolate Premier Protein that I bought at costco last month. I had one and didn't like it. If anyone wants it and wants to drive to arlington heights to pick up, you can have it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forsythia 882 Posted July 9, 2014 *shakes fist at sky* This is one of those times I regret never getting my license! Oh well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ges12877 12 Posted July 13, 2014 Is anyone interested in getting together for a clothing exchange in the Chicago area? I have lots of 30/28/26 size clothes ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtzj9 3 Posted July 14, 2014 Is anyone interested in getting together for a clothing exchange in the Chicago area? I have lots of 30/28/26 size clothes ready to go. I too have a good amount of clothing in the 32/30 & 26/28 size ranges. I would be happy to sell these or do a swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites