IsaacsGram
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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!
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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!
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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!!!
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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
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