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Hey Nurses! I'm a nurse in a recovery room, nurse for almost 10 years now. I just got sleeved on Tuesday the 4th. I can say that I don't like being a patient, ugh. Just got home today and I am feeling good. Sore and tired, but nothing like the first day. It was a BRUTAL day! Had a dilaudid PCA and was still in pain, but the PCA made it bearable. Drinking Protein shakes... yuck. But excited about the future and a new healthy me!!

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Wondering how many nurses are being sleeved in general but wondering specifically those being done in July.

RN 37 years as a nurse and I work in a pre op holding area. My surgery is tomorrow July 10th.

38 years old RN urology nurse for 12years hope to be sleeved Tijuana Mexico 2/2013

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Hey everyone! ER nurse for first 15 yrs of my career now CRNA for past 11 yrs. Have really been researching this procedure for past 2 mos. Originally thought would have procedure in Mexico since have low BMI (32) so not covered under insurance but did find local surgeon who will do for $11200.00 thought would be better off if any complications occur plus my husband was really against the Mexico idea. Have been reading this forum faithfully every night for past few months and now that I've scheduled my date 11/1 thought it was time to start participating. Trying to intervene before I develop any more co-morbidities other than the high cholesterol I currently have. Like everyone else can lose few pounds here but can't seem to keep them off. Turning big 5-0 next year so now is the time! Can't wait for my sleeve!

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I'm taking 8 weeks not sure I need that long but I'm 3 weeks today and no way couldI go back my large incision still hurts and really hurts if I move a certain way I have to wear lead and I just couldn't do it yet

Your "large incision"? How large? Where is it located-high, low? I am planning 4 weeks off, but warned my director I may come back with lifting restrictions. Hope you continue to recover well.

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Welcome CSchenk! Best wishes for your date. I applaud your research & choice to do it here.

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Hi everyone, I've been a nurse for 8 years and I work in psych. I was sleeved on 8/15 and was able to return to work on 8/31. I have lost 27 pounds since my surgery.

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33 year old RN of 11 years. I work triage and manage 3 clinics. I had my sleeve 2/8/12 and was out 3 weeks. Best thing I ever did! Just hit the 75# drop! So excited! 19# to go!

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Lpn in NJ in school for my R.N currently!! 29 scheduled 10/18

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Hello fellow nurses,

I have been a nurse for 14 years, 51 years old, don't have a date yet, hoping for Oct but plan on taking 6 weeks off. My job doesn't offer light duty, have to be able to run to codes etc..I don't bounce back as easily at my age and weight so I wanted to make sure I was recovered before returning. Also I am a bit concerned about being able to manage my Fluid and nutritional needs in the beginning. Our unit has really cracked down on any fluids or foods at the stations. I already have a nurses bladder, can hold it for a shift if needed but don't think my revised tunny but will be up to the challenge.

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Hello to all my Nursing Sisters! I've been in nursing 33yrs. I m a pedi nurse, and was was sleeved on June 25. I was out 10 days.

I've lost 40#. I've gone from wearing a real tight XL scrubs to a loose Large. I need to invest in med. scrubs but I'm soooo proud of myself and to be able to bend without feeling like I'm suffocating myself. To be able to cross my legs freely without having to lift n cross my legs by pulling on my pant leg. My blood pressure is normal 118/56 without any meds...woohoo! Good Luck to everyone! This is the best decision I've ever made..

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Oops, forgot to mention. I'm proud to say I'm 51yr...:)

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Happy to say I have crossed in to "one-derland"! Down 22 pounds since surgery 8/28, love the ride but know it will slow soon!

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Happy to say I have crossed in to "one-derland"! Down 22 pounds since surgery 8/28' date=' love the ride but know it will slow soon![/quote']

Way to go! I know you are so happy.

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Hello friends. L&D nurse for 17 years. Sleeved on Aug. 28. Recovered easily. So excited to already be reaping the benefits. bp down from 140's/90's to 110's/70's. My heart is thanking me. Happy to offer encouragement to anyone.

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Hi all I am a 31 year old LVN in Texas , I was scheduled for surgery 10-9 but that has been postponed due to H Pylori ... So maybe being sleeved end of October ...hopefuly :)

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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