Biloxigirl 70 Posted May 1, 2015 Just wondering how many Illinois Sleevers are out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPacella 37 Posted May 1, 2015 I'm in Chicago. I had my VSG at Northwestern by Dr Nagle on March 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda0305 12 Posted May 2, 2015 I'm in highland park. I had my surgery April 27 at north shore university by Dr haggerty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brigette 65 Posted May 2, 2015 I am Chicagoan. Had surgery at Northwestern on 9 February Dr. Nagles partner Dr. Hungness. Doing ok. Do you attend the support groups at Northwestern? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPacella 37 Posted May 2, 2015 I went to the April support group and will probably be at May's. Do you go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biloxigirl 70 Posted May 2, 2015 I am in Urbana and had my surgery at Carle Foundation Hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meSparkle83 153 Posted May 3, 2015 I am in Urbana and had my surgery at Carle Foundation Hospital. I'm in Decatur but I had the bypass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbis 15 Posted May 3, 2015 I'm in Elgin and was sleeved 8/26/14 by Dr. Guske, Kane Center Surgical Care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brigette 65 Posted May 4, 2015 JPacella, I haven't but if you go, I will try to also. I have 2 little people and can't go unless my hubby is home. That would be so cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready set go! 20 Posted May 5, 2015 Southern Illinois here sleeved 4/28 in Herrin IL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jb1176 79 Posted May 5, 2015 Sleeved 4/13/2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dr. Christopher Joyce was my surgeon. Excellent surgeon and superb hospital. Recovery has been very smooth. First check in with the surgeon tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding-me 5 Posted May 5, 2015 Sleeved 4/13/2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dr. Christopher Joyce was my surgeon. Excellent surgeon and superb hospital. Recovery has been very smooth. First check in with the surgeon tomorrow. I'm meeting with his partner tomorrow! Very excited! How long from fist appointment to surgery?? I'm ready! I love that you get 2 surgeons! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jb1176 79 Posted May 5, 2015 kk-Bear, my first appointment where he approved my surgery if I passed all the permissions from Cardiologist, psychologist, and pulminologist was about six weeks before surgery. From my paper signing day and doctor review there were 4 days before surgery. The hospital experience was excellent and I had very caring nurses. I actually walked three rounds around my floor the evening of my afternoon surgery. By day two I was able to make thirty rounds in groups of ten rounds. Walking was the key to keep the gas from settling in my joints which I'm told is very painful. Day I came home from the hospital I walked a mile with minimal discomfort. I've followed BMI's regimen to the letter. They really know what they are talking about. I'm in day two of soft Protein and 1/2 C vegetables. I hope you have a terrific recovery. Best of luck in your journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyHershey 4 Posted May 7, 2015 I'm in Elgin and was sleeved 9/19/14 by Dr. Guske, Kane Center Surgical Care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Okinawa girl 29 Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) @@Jb1176, and @, I have not been sleeved yet. My date is 5/19 with Dr. Lahmann at Silver Cross Hospital. I thought it was weird not seeing anyone from the area with as many people go to those seminars. So far I am really liking the people who work in the office. Seem like very helpful and caring staff Edited May 7, 2015 by Okinawa girl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites