New to IL

Hello All, I just wanted to introduce myself, hopefully make a few friends in this new city.   I moved to Streamwood, IL in March.  I moved here to be with my boyfriend, who was born and raised in Hanover Park, IL.  We met here at OH.  I had surgery in 12/05 and he had his in 8/05.  Hopefully, I can make a few new friends here!   Take care...and have a wonderful day. Stacey

Hi Stacey!  Welcome to IL.   That's a pretty cool story about meeting your bf on OH.  It's gotta be nice being able to share the journey together. Hope your getting settled and enjoying IL. Christina

Hi Christina.... You wouldn't believe how nice it is to have someone to share the good things and the bad in regards to our surgery.  I ended up getting really sick here last November, before I moved here.  Jeff brought me to Alexian Brothers....to the Kane group, basically.  Dr. Wallace ended up repairing a herniated intestine.  Jeff sat with me each day, while I was in the hospital.  I, in turn, sat with him while Dr. Wallace did a hernia repair on him.  He's a pretty great guy. Anyhow, thank you so much for the welcome.  I am excited to meet some new people! Take care stacey

Stacey, so glad that you found our board. There is a great group of girls and a few guys on here. I have a daily roll call that I post, come on in and say "hey" when you can.  I do not live too far from you. I am about 15 minutes east of you in Itasca. I was born, raised and stayed here. My DH also had WLS.  Take care and stay cool and dry. Christine

Hi Christine... Thank you so much for the welcome.  I truly look forward to making new friends here.  And I think I know exactly where Itasca is.  It's taking a while, but I am slowly getting to know my way around!!! Take care... Stacey

Welcome the board Stacey! I used to live in Streamwood but moved to Hoffman Estates a fews years back.  But we are still neighbors. I had my surgery a month after your's.

Hey there, Ronna... I love Hoffman Estates.  There is a great sushi restaurant over there that we just found.  Let me know if you ever want to meet up for a coffee or something.   I actually got to meet Dr. Guske.  I was at Alexian Brothers back in November.  I was Dr. Wallace's patient, but Dr. Guske checked up on me a couple of times.  The nurses and I all agreed that he was the cutest of the Kane group.  How are you doing after surgery?  I had some bumps in the road....but all in all, am pretty happy.  I went from a size 28, tight 26...to an 8/10/12...depending on the maker.  I still see myself as fat though.  I am having a hard time getting past that.   take care stacey

HI STACEY....WELCOME TO THE ILLINOIS BOARD. WHAT A NEAT STORY ABOUT YOU AND YOUR BOYFRIEND.   AS YOU CAN SEE IT'S LIKSE A TEA PARTY ON THIS ILLINOIS BOARD.....WONDERFUL SUPPORTIVE LADIES AND A COUPLE GUYS!    WELL ANYWAYS PLEASE DON'T BE A STANGER!   PAM

A GREAT BIG WELCOME TO YOU.HOPE YOU'RE SETTLING IN WELL.

Welcome to il I live all the way down by st louis. I had surgery in the chi town area. Grew up in elmhurst. You will love the area!!