Ignatius 110 Posted March 29, 2016 I live in Brigeport and am hoping to have a gastric sleeve operation with Dr. Nagle at Northwestern Memorial downtown. Still in the early stages of the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deeno11 2 Posted April 1, 2016 I just got my approval this week. Waiting to get my appt to see my surgeon and get my date! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jsantos987 13 Posted April 1, 2016 Woooo hoo!!!!! Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShipShape 6 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Post surgery, on the 29th. of March. St.Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove. Dr. J. Kane is a miracle!!!The hole surgery was 1and half. The nurses at the bariatric, ward are the best. Especially Jenn Lopez, she also had G-sleeve and she gave me a lot of support. I am still working on the food intake and Water. But, the rest is fine, I am happy with my choice and the doctors and the hospitalSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App Edited April 1, 2016 by ShipShape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jsantos987 13 Posted April 11, 2016 I loved my nurses at Alexian in Elk Grove too! they were all amazing! It makes such a difference when you have great nurses giving tips and support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deeno11 2 Posted April 13, 2016 I got my surgery date, it's May 10th at UIC with Dr. Hassan... I'm just anxious to get it started and over with! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jsantos987 13 Posted April 14, 2016 [emoji106] It will be here before you know it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melyssafaye 181 Posted April 18, 2016 I got my surgery date, it's May 10th at UIC with Dr. Hassan... I'm just anxious to get it started and over with! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am a little over 3 weeks out after surgery at UIC with Dr. Ganjamei. I have only positives to say about the team. Surgery wasn't super stressful. On surgery day they are super efficient and get you prepped and ready in a super chill way. After surgery, I was hurting a lot for the first 3 days and feeling like crud, but I never had a complication or had trouble swallowing or anything. They do meticulous work, so you're in good hands. Good luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deeno11 2 Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks @@melyssafaye Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junesleever 3 Posted May 6, 2016 Hey, Dee. I'm near Chicago, in the sw burbs near oak lawn. Almost done with the process for sleeve. Having it done at Northwestern. Would love some sleeved buddies Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britknee 8 Posted May 7, 2016 Junesleever I am also going to Northwestern for my sleeve. I'm halfway through the process. Going to pre op class 1 5/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To_begin_zazen 1 Posted July 3, 2016 Hi. I am going for my orientation appointment in 2 weeks. I live in Elgin, and I would love to hear some success updates. It has been feeling "unreal" since ,y approval came through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deeno11 2 Posted July 3, 2016 Sorry I wasn't really checking this app... How did everything go for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deeno11 2 Posted July 3, 2016 Hi. I am going for my orientation appointment in 2 weeks. I live in Elgin, and I would love to hear some success updates. It has been feeling "unreal" since ,y approval came through. I had surgery on May 10th... As of yesterday I was 54 pounds lighter since May 2nd. Recovery was good for me, the only real adjustment that I had to make, and am still working on is that my eyes are way bigger than my stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melyssafaye 181 Posted July 3, 2016 Hi. I am going for my orientation appointment in 2 weeks. I live in Elgin, and I would love to hear some success updates. It has been feeling "unreal" since ,y approval came through. Hi! I'm in Elgin too! Good luck with your journey! I had surgery 3/31/16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites