Aaliyanah

I felt differently, I had the surgery where I worked because I knew the surgeon's work ( low rate of complication, caring bedside manner, more than competent practice etc) and the floor which we send the bariatric post ops is the floor I used to work on ( before I became a float nurse) and I know all the nurses are above excellent, and also the comfort of knowing that they'll take even better care of them because I'm "one of their own"... U know? I had a great experience and am very thankful for that because this is scary and life changing. I wish you we'll too MtAirygirl!! When is your date?

I'm another nurse that had wls. I know quiet a few other nurses who have had wls as well. The hours, the grab and go whatever was quick, the stress..all of those things kinda made it harder.
I think I felt more comfortable deciding on wls because of the high rate of success. I would sometimes speak with bariatric patients as well and loved to hear their views and just the difference that was made in their lives. For me I knew I wasn't setting a wonderful example for not only my family but also my patients. I've always cared for others and very rarely cared for myself. I knew that had to stop or the train wreck health issues I had starting up would continue to spiral out of control.

I don't have RN in my name for the simple fact that I don't want people to think that I think " I'm better than them", however if I see RN in a person's name and they seem nice I may reply to their dialogue and point out that I'm a nurse as well. I find that a lot of nurses do seem to be bariatric patients for the same reasons as noted in a previous reply...... We are a selfless profession... Constantly worrying about others needs and neglect our own... Don't have time to eat Breakfast, then you're ravenously hungry when you eat lunch at 330pm ( forcing you to eat terribly) then you get home at 8:00 and eat something terrible ( quick and usually something you pick up on the way home from work). We're not even going to talk about the unhealthy treats brought in by family members to snack on throughout the day... Lol. I feel as though being a nurse helps one to choose a doctor for surgery based on experience ( I work in the hospital my dr practices at) I also feel as though nurses are realistic people, medically speaking.

You're right. Don't see too many broccoli commercials

If food needs a commercial it might not be a good choice lol stay strong you'll be ok

Every 3 minutes food, food food its a conspiracy lmao

Whew, then it's not just ME!?1?1?
OMG - it does seem like every commercial is about food. I watched an Eggo commercial this morning and thought, "Wow, I wonder if I am every going to have an Eggo waffle again?!?!" I rarely have them ever!

Lol! I'm 12 days out and I swear every commercial is about food. My night in the hospital, I think it was even worse.

Cracking up over here!!!
It's like when you buy a new car thinking that you have the best color and the newest, that all of a sudden, you see your car everywhere too much, hee, hee, hee

I think it is a mistake (and I just added to it) to try to defend the sleeve. I had a lapband for 10 years and it is a very personal pain point to see that of the people looking into wls and are attracted to the benefits of the band (sounds less invasive and lower risk) - most of them will not have long term success. In my nonmedical opinion, it was VERY invasive. The scar from that port reminds me how weird it felt to have that thing in my side. May sound odd, but I don't feel like a WLS patient with the sleeve wheareas i always did with the band - due to that port.
Anyway, we all make our choices and lets me honest, there are sleevers who do have significant regain etc too. Just let that crazy lady rant and let everyone come to their own conclusions.

Clk.... I do enjoy reading your posts. So much knowledge and thoughts in them all.

I don't have RN in my name for the simple fact that I don't want people to think that I think " I'm better than them", however if I see RN in a person's name and they seem nice I may reply to their dialogue and point out that I'm a nurse as well. I find that a lot of nurses do seem to be bariatric patients for the same reasons as noted in a previous reply...... We are a selfless profession... Constantly worrying about others needs and neglect our own... Don't have time to eat Breakfast, then you're ravenously hungry when you eat lunch at 330pm ( forcing you to eat terribly) then you get home at 8:00 and eat something terrible ( quick and usually something you pick up on the way home from work). We're not even going to talk about the unhealthy treats brought in by family members to snack on throughout the day... Lol. I feel as though being a nurse helps one to choose a doctor for surgery based on experience ( I work in the hospital my dr practices at) I also feel as though nurses are realistic people, medically speaking.

You look great!!! God bless!!!

I'm all done!!! I had surgery yesterday... Pain control was a issue overnight but finally around midnight I got some relief, I had my GI Series
x-ray this morning and no leak was found... Clear Liquids here I come!!! Hope all my 11/7th sleevers are doing well!!!

I'm all done!!! I had surgery yesterday... Pain control was a issue overnight but finally around midnight I got some relief, I had my GI Series
x-ray this morning and no leak was found... Clear Liquids here I come!!! Hope all my 11/7th sleevers are doing well!!!

I'm getting very close and feeling more and more relaxed.... I'm trusting in the power of the Almighty one to guide me through my journey. Before I left from work yesterday... 2 social workers laid their hands one me and prayed for me... Wow! Did that feel good! I have so much support and love, so I feel prepared, even the ones whom don't agree are giving me well wishes...just wanted to send some of these good vibes to anyone getting sleeved soon and is feeling nervous!!! Inserting my count down clock

I'm getting very close and feeling more and more relaxed.... I'm trusting in the power of the Almighty one to guide me through my journey. Before I left from work yesterday... 2 social workers laid their hands one me and prayed for me... Wow! Did that feel good! I have so much support and love, so I feel prepared, even the ones whom don't agree are giving me well wishes...just wanted to send some of these good vibes to anyone getting sleeved soon and is feeling nervous!!! Inserting my count down clock

I'm getting very close and feeling more and more relaxed.... I'm trusting in the power of the Almighty one to guide me through my journey. Before I left from work yesterday... 2 social workers laid their hands one me and prayed for me... Wow! Did that feel good! I have so much support and love, so I feel prepared, even the ones whom don't agree are giving me well wishes...just wanted to send some of these good vibes to anyone getting sleeved soon and is feeling nervous!!! Inserting my count down clock

I'm getting very close and feeling more and more relaxed.... I'm trusting in the power of the Almighty one to guide me through my journey. Before I left from work yesterday... 2 social workers laid their hands one me and prayed for me... Wow! Did that feel good! I have so much support and love, so I feel prepared, even the ones whom don't agree are giving me well wishes...just wanted to send some of these good vibes to anyone getting sleeved soon and is feeling nervous!!! Inserting my count down clock

I'm getting very close and feeling more and more relaxed.... I'm trusting in the power of the Almighty one to guide me through my journey. Before I left from work yesterday... 2 social workers laid their hands one me and prayed for me... Wow! Did that feel good! I have so much support and love, so I feel prepared, even the ones whom don't agree are giving me well wishes...just wanted to send some of these good vibes to anyone getting sleeved soon and is feeling nervous!!! Inserting my count down clock

I GOT MY APPROVAL TODAY! !!

At the hospital now.. Only a couple of hours till its my time...

Had surgery yesterday. It was a success. I was very sore, nauseous, and a little gassy. I walked a couple of times. That made me feel better each time. I also took in my Water and Protein. Not bad at all. My sleeve didn't like cold Water or Protein.< /p>
Today, I feel much better. Just sore in one spot. I will definitely do more walking today. Overall, I feel pretty good.