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I was so happy to see this group! I am an RN, working as an oncology nurse for the past 10 years. I am scheduled for surgery on 9/5 and am planning on taking 4 weeks off. The only real fear that I have is how I am going to manage eating correctly once I return to work. I do not have a desk job so I will be up walking around most of the day. And we only have 30 min. for lunch (which is not guaranteed). I have several coworkers who have had bariatric surgery, but they all have desk jobs. They can have drinks and Snacks at their desk. I am hoping everyone at work will be supportive of my new lifestyle. I will have to take a few minutes out more often to take a drink of Water or eat a small snack. I will be needing to do major planning for my meals from now on. I am trying to do a lot of research on this pre-surgery. I am searching for any ideas/suggestions/tips.

Thanks everyone for all of the great advice~ I really appreciate all of the replies.

Thanks everyone for all of the great advice~ I really appreciate all of the replies.

Actingnurse- you're funny
Try not to worry, as a nurse you know nurses have seen it all, just concentrate on getting better and let them do their *job* (taking care and helping you)
You might get lucky and get a nurse who doesn't do his/her job, then you get to do it yourself
That was sarcasm Hehe
I wish u the best! You'll be fine

My husband isn't obese but now I want him to get the sleeve!

I can understand worrying about that. But I seriously want to be one of those girls people look at and tell to eat a cheeseburger :-)

I'd like to at least see and feel what "too small" may be like! If I don't like it...I'm an expert at gaining weight, I already know that!

I was so happy to see this group! I am an RN, working as an oncology nurse for the past 10 years. I am scheduled for surgery on 9/5 and am planning on taking 4 weeks off. The only real fear that I have is how I am going to manage eating correctly once I return to work. I do not have a desk job so I will be up walking around most of the day. And we only have 30 min. for lunch (which is not guaranteed). I have several coworkers who have had bariatric surgery, but they all have desk jobs. They can have drinks and Snacks at their desk. I am hoping everyone at work will be supportive of my new lifestyle. I will have to take a few minutes out more often to take a drink of Water or eat a small snack. I will be needing to do major planning for my meals from now on. I am trying to do a lot of research on this pre-surgery. I am searching for any ideas/suggestions/tips.

I had to the 6 month supervised weight loss.. Look at it as a way to prepare you for your new life!!! Trust me, it goes by very fast... I wish I would have been more diligent about using my 6 months to jump start my weight loss and prepare myself a little more..
You can do this... Trust me!!! Best wishes!!

I myself was upset too when I heard about the six months pre-op weigh ins, which many require you to chart your food.
If you are not ready yet, then let it go, however, each insurance company is different, and the truth is, most people really need the six months to start making the changes they need to in order to succeed.
Start charting your food on something like myfitnesspal.com - start drinking 64 ounces of Water a day, charting how much actual exercise you get in. You will most likely need to have psychological testing, a nutritionist, a group meeting, medical testing (sleep apnea) upper gi, blood work, some need ekgs.
Many people have been around the block so many times that this is what they feel is their last hope and are ready to jump through every hoop to do this.
WLS is not easy....at all. It takes discipline, it takes hard work and dedication. The sleeve is only a tool. It doesn't mean you won't be addicted to fast food anymore, not want pop, not want caffeine, not want to overeat, it just makes your stomach smaller. It's not a cure all, most of the work comes from you. It's how you deal with the situation.
If you are serious about changing your lifestyle and your life, and wanting to change for good, then go into this six months and make the changes that you need before surgery. It sure makes it easier after surgery. I did the six months and lost 10 pounds a month pre-op. I was so proud of myself. I even had days I went out and overindulged once in a while, but I made sure I got my 64 ounces of Water in, I started out by marching in place for 5 minutes a day, then 10 then when I lost enough to fit on my gazelle I did it 5 minutes a day, 10 minutes then 15 minutes, then 15 minutes twice a day. I learned to stop drinking my water with dinner and eating my meat first, my vegetables seconds and I learned to chew everything well.
You have six months to make a difference in how well you do after surgery. If you are not willing to do that, think about self-pay and perhaps going to Mexico to do it.
Truth is, I think most people should be made to go through a six month program, because many people need to learn the sleeve doesn't make you not want food, that's up to you and this is not a diet, it's a lifestyle change.
Best of luck.