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Hello,

I'm Tracey from Chicago, Looking for men/woman from Chicago or in Illinois... who are in the process of having the gastric sleeve/bypass or have already been sleeved/bypass. Its so hard trying to find people who are in the same mind frame as you, people who are changing their way of life. Where are you in your journey. I'm expect to have the gastric sleeve surgery the second week of September, no specific date yet... I have one more requirement that will not be completed until 8/18.

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I'm great... ready to get thus sleeve.... I'm super excited

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I'm having mine done at U of C in Hyde park...

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I'm also going though U of C can you give me some input about your experience my Surgeon is Dr Mustafa @@Sleevemetoo15

Dr. Hussain is my surgeon as well. I actually work for U of C. But if you like I'm planning to attend the support group meeting here are the university. It every first Tuesday of the month.

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I'm also going though U of C can you give me some input about your experience my Surgeon is Dr Mustafa @@Sleevemetoo15

Dr. Hussain is my surgeon as well. I actually work for U of C. But if you like I'm planning to attend the support group meeting here are the university. It every first Tuesday of the month.
I have my first evaluation so I won't know if I'm able to enroll so fast.

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I'm also going though U of C can you give me some input about your experience my Surgeon is Dr Mustafa @@Sleevemetoo15

Dr. Hussain is my surgeon as well. I actually work for U of C. But if you like I'm planning to attend the support group meeting here are the university. It every first Tuesday of the month.
I have my first evaluation so I won't know if I'm able to enroll so fast.
when is your first visit... that visit will be with your surgeon, nutritionist, psychiatrist, and his nurse... once they agree that your a suitable candidate you be put thur a series of test... depending on how fast you can get in and get those appointments will determine fast you can schedule surgery. I have one more test and I can schedule for the second week in September.

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I'm from Chicago and just got sleeved 7/21. Dr. Hussain was my Dr and I had no complaints. Very professional and attentive and I love his entire team!

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I'm also going though U of C can you give me some input about your experience my Surgeon is Dr Mustafa @@Sleevemetoo15

Dr. Hussain is my surgeon as well. I actually work for U of C. But if you like I'm planning to attend the support group meeting here are the university. It every first Tuesday of the month.
I have my first evaluation so I won't know if I'm able to enroll so fast.
when is your first visit... that visit will be with your surgeon, nutritionist, psychiatrist, and his nurse... once they agree that your a suitable candidate you be put thur a series of test... depending on how fast you can get in and get those appointments will determine fast you can schedule surgery. I have one more test and I can schedule for the second week in

September.

Wow thanks I have an appointment with my PCP right behind my appointment on 8/3 with Dr

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I'm from the western suburbs. Sleeved June 27 from the Kane center in Hoffman estates (Alexian Brothers) Best choice I ever made. Best of luck to everyone.

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