Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

IsaacsGram

LAP-BAND Patients
  • Content Count

    366
  • Joined

  • Last visited


Reputation Activity

  1. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from jbland in Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)   
    Hi Jana, I live in the South Chicago 'burbs, I've been an RN for 18 years, 3 in Med/Surg, 15 in Labor/Delivery. I'm currently finishing my BSN while I'm also preparing for my sleeve! I don't have a surgery date yet, and I'm still working on getting my pre-op tests/consults done. I saw the cardiologist today-and despite no previous history and a clean EKG he wants a nuclear stress echo. The next available appointment for that is August 13! Oh well, one step at a time!
    Good luck on your journey!
    Brigitte
  2. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from Bellaloly74 in Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)   
    Hi fellow L&D nurse! I am still pre-op so do you mind if I ask some questions? How long are you taking leave for? I'm torn between 4-6 weeks. I have the PTO time saved, but our small unit will really suffer if I'm gone too long. I agree with you about the need to plan what you'll eat-we don't get regular breaks either, I plan on Protein Shakes during work as I certainly won't have time to chew as long as I should! I'm afraid it will be the hardest part of this-learning to slow down! Have you told any co-workers? Do you have any fatigue issues?
    Thanks for your patience-I hope your recovery continues to go well! And congratulations on your surgery!
    Best wishes,
    Brigitte
  3. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from jbland in Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)   
    Hi Jana, I live in the South Chicago 'burbs, I've been an RN for 18 years, 3 in Med/Surg, 15 in Labor/Delivery. I'm currently finishing my BSN while I'm also preparing for my sleeve! I don't have a surgery date yet, and I'm still working on getting my pre-op tests/consults done. I saw the cardiologist today-and despite no previous history and a clean EKG he wants a nuclear stress echo. The next available appointment for that is August 13! Oh well, one step at a time!
    Good luck on your journey!
    Brigitte
  4. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from jbland in Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)   
    Hi Jana, I live in the South Chicago 'burbs, I've been an RN for 18 years, 3 in Med/Surg, 15 in Labor/Delivery. I'm currently finishing my BSN while I'm also preparing for my sleeve! I don't have a surgery date yet, and I'm still working on getting my pre-op tests/consults done. I saw the cardiologist today-and despite no previous history and a clean EKG he wants a nuclear stress echo. The next available appointment for that is August 13! Oh well, one step at a time!
    Good luck on your journey!
    Brigitte
  5. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from katvo in sleevers in Chicago southland   
    Hi! I'm south of the city, in Kankakee County. I just attended my pre-op seminar at Silver Cross Hospital with BMI Surgical Group (Dr. Joyce & Dr. Lahmann). I have been researching WLS for last 3 months, but actually had a consultation for gastric bypass almost 10 years ago! I'm glad I waited, the sleeve seems to be the "right" surgery for me and my life! I hope you have great success with your surgery and change in lifestyle, I will look forward to hearing about your experience.
    BTW I'm 48 and an RN, and grandma to 2 awesome grandsons!
    Best Wishes!
    B.E.
  6. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from jbland in Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)   
    Hi Jana, I live in the South Chicago 'burbs, I've been an RN for 18 years, 3 in Med/Surg, 15 in Labor/Delivery. I'm currently finishing my BSN while I'm also preparing for my sleeve! I don't have a surgery date yet, and I'm still working on getting my pre-op tests/consults done. I saw the cardiologist today-and despite no previous history and a clean EKG he wants a nuclear stress echo. The next available appointment for that is August 13! Oh well, one step at a time!
    Good luck on your journey!
    Brigitte
  7. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from BIGBETTY in sleevers in Chicago southland   
    Hi! I'm in Kankakee County but going to New Lenox (near Joliet) for VSG , Dr.joyce & Dr Lahmann do the sleeve and SilverCross Hospital is a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery. I found them thru ObesityHelp.com. The group is called BMI Surgery. Good luck!
  8. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from sheila2050 in Before And After I Hope It Worked   
    Wowwie!! You look amazing! You ARE an inspiration! Thanks for the pics!
  9. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from doreen70 in The Top 5 Things You Will Not Miss After Vsg   
    1. I won't miss being ignored at stores
    2. I won't miss the lack of respect at work
    3. I won't miss the tents I call shirts
    4. I won't miss wearing "granny panties"
    5. I won't miss avoiding trips because I can't keep up
  10. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to DanaInNewOrleans in Musings: "the Rules" Are All Over The Place   
    Is anybody else bothered by the fact that every doc seems to have his/her own sets of rules/guidelines/instructions post surgery? "The RULES" are all over the map, which seems so haphazard to me...you'd think by now there would be a Best Practices consensus for a Gastric Sleeve post op regimen.
  11. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to rainbows in Musings: "the Rules" Are All Over The Place   
    i have noticed and it makes me a little irritated! but i guess i will just listen to my doc!
  12. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to cherrybombknits in Very Upset Right Now   
    We've tried all that. How long will those 6's stay 6's? I don't wish any harm, but we're not here because we can't lose the weight. We're here because the darn pounds sneak back and bring buddies. This isn't for a cruise or a wedding, this is for life. I want something I can sustain on my own, don't you?
  13. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to Ljp in 3 1/2 Months   
    Today I finally bought a pair of jeans. I got tired of pulling mine up all the time lol. Before surgery I was wearing a 24. Today I bought a size 16 average. Yes average not W & to top things off I did not get them in the plus sizes! The weight is coming off! Thank the good Lord.
  14. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from COsleeveDude in Hot Chocolate   
    Oh yea! I'm almost 5 weeks postop and I have been indulging in the SwissMiss Diet hot chocolate made with water-I add a little squirt of whip topping spray to the top and it is awesome!!
    Only 25 calories and tastes like the real deal.
  15. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to smellbug in Prayers Please   
    I am sorry to hear about your pain. I have no answers for you. Just that I will pray for you and that the doctors will figure something out.
    Tara
  16. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to iggychic in Major Complications !?!?   
  17. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to Ms skinniness in What A Blessing....1 Yr Surgiversary......9 Months Pregnant   
    WOW! This is totally amazing! Congrats! May I ask how much you have gained since being pregnant?
  18. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from sheila2050 in Before And After I Hope It Worked   
    Wowwie!! You look amazing! You ARE an inspiration! Thanks for the pics!
  19. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from Ms skinniness in Why Do My Knees Hurt?   
    Thank you for the replies. I have been having issues with continued abdominal pain and now my knees hurt too. It is frustrating. I hope the coming weeks see these aches and pains resolve!
  20. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to juanita19 in Finally In The 2S!   
    My starting weight was 326 and today I finally saw 299!
    My workout hasn't started yet, but when I do start this weight is going to shed like melted butter!
    Excited!!!
  21. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to swizzly in Can We....   
    I actually quite disagree with the notion that one should ONLY listen to one's own personal doctor/surgeon. Yes, one should listen to one's doctor/surgeon AND do plenty of first-hand reading of the research and actual data (not the RnY rules that are just ham-fistedly applied to sleeves by lazy/paranoid bariatric practices) AND apply liberal amounts of common sense as well. Doctors are certainly not infallible, so I think it's always a good idea to incorporate multiple data points and sources into one's own post-op practices.
  22. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to peanutbutter in Nyquil   
    I am so very sorry to hear about your scare! I have been taking liquid Tylenol at night and Tylenol cold and sinus pills during the day with no issues. Maybe those Would agree with you more! I hope you are feeling better today!!
  23. Like
    IsaacsGram got a reaction from Rootman in Extreme Pain Under My Left Rib.   
    Could you define "very quickly"? I'm 2 weeks postop and my pain is not resolving!
  24. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to tqmeri30 in Stabbing/burning Pain   
    Two days ago i had the worst stabbing pain. I trully believed it was going to last at least another month to heal. However yesterday and today nothing hursts. I feel like the day before surgery. The pain just went away. I wont make that same mistake of bending over anytime soon
  25. Like
    IsaacsGram reacted to doxieville in Stabbing/burning Pain   

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

×