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I'm a psych RN and NP student - also in TX. Looking to sleeve second week of December, between semesters. So excited!!

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Hey Tammy here- RN for 8 years- 7 of them psych- sleeved 2/2011- great first 2 years then I had to start putting forth more effort- what a ride it's been- losing my job in jan so hoping that stress doesn't get me off track- I'd like to encourage other sleevers- hopefully me supporting others will keep me on track - I really wish everyone well- it's NOT a quick fix but a tool- manage it well, listen to your sleeve, and you will succeed- God bless

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2bethin11- I'm so sorry to hear about your job loss. What star are you in?

I am in NH and the hospitals around here have quite a few open positions.

How long were you out of work for?

My Dr said 5 weeks, due to the strenuous job.

Does that sound right?

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OMG this is just what I was looking for. I'm a RN, just beginning the process. Any floor nurses out there? How much time off work did you need?

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My surgeon said 4 weeks...I was off for 6 (the extra 2 were my own decision). I'm a staff nurse. I'm back to work now...survived my first 8 hour shift, and my two 12 hour shifts (days). I start my 12 hour nights tonight...hoping they go well.

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I'm a wound care nurse in Orange County, CA. Just started the process for WLS. I have 1 class down of the 6 required for the Kaiser Options program. I'm hoping to be sleeved by April :)

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I'm happy I've found this group. I'm in need of support and nurses are the best. I'm an RN and have worked in Public Health (PHN) for 16 years and 5 years before that in Peds. I'm 44, married, have 2 active kids I want to keep up with. I had lap band in 2010 and I'm not happy with it. I can't find my green zone. I'm either hungry or the band is too tight. Ick. I'm started the process to have the sleeve and so relieved my clinic is on board with me proceeding this route. It's frustrating and embarrassing to start over, but I want this. It's time for me. We give and give and give some more. It's exhausting and it's time for us. I'm in the Mpls area of MN. Anyone else been through band to sleeve or live in MN. I look forward to this group. Thanks and Merry Xmas.

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I am a RN in the operating room and I was sleeved on 12/18/14. I have 3 three children. I am having problems getting my Protein. In Feb I will be changing to night shift I am a little nervous. I can't wait until Friday when my puree stage starts. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas

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@wrightle; Have you tried the clear Isopure. They taste horrid, except coconut (to me... but I eat coconut snowballs)... but they don't take up any more room than Water and they have 40 g Protein / bottle.

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Hi, I'm Terosia. I've been a nurse for 27 years, mostly in high risk labor & delivery, Antepartum and postpartum. Currently, I do case management with a company that does prenatal and postpartum home visits. I was sleeved on 12/17. Down 36 pounds so far. I'm starting to tolerate things a little better, getting used to my new self one day at a time. A couple of setbacks was an opened incision which has now closed and an infection, H. Pylori, currently being treated and continued bradycardia. I'm going to the doctor today to address this. Not yet meeting my minimum intake of Water or Protein, but I'm doing significantly better than last week, making slow but steady progress. Praying everyday that I continue to have success with what I feel has been a tool and a gift.

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I am a RN in the operating room and I was sleeved on 12/18/14. I have 3 three children. I am having problems getting my Protein. In Feb I will be changing to night shift I am a little nervous. I can't wait until Friday when my puree stage starts. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas

I was sleeved 12/17. I also have 3 kids. Meal times are challenging but doable with a supportive spouse on your side! It gets better, just hang in there.

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Thanks Wrightle for sharing, your wording was awesome, sounded more like a glitch than a hurdle, you will do well! I can tell by your optimistic narrative.

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Hey all!

I'm a nurse in Sydney, Australia. I am pre op at this stage looking to get done in October 2015. I currently work in a sub-acute ward with mainly aged care patients. However I would love to be working in acute care nursing again but have lost the confidence that I'd have the energy and the drive needed for this area. I am hoping that after getting sleeved and I begin losing I'll get it back and be able to work in acute wards again.

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Exciting, I too am a nurse, hoping for surgery end of Feb or March, I know what you mean as far as energy, I work on a surgical floor, day shift and it's so busy. I already know I'll have some challenges getting fluids in, pros- typical day I will loG 11000 steps on a pedometer

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