Are you a nurse? I am starting a support group for nurses that are contemplating, undergoing or are now 'old pro's' with their sleeves!

By way of introduction, my name is Jana & I live in the DFW area and am currently undergoing the approval process. I have been a RN for 38 years--18 years in Surgery & 18 years in Case Management & as a Manager for a major health plan carrier.

So feel free to jump on board!

Time1989-tell us how you have done. How long were you off? Do you work 12 hr shifts? Energy level? Nausea? Back to normal? Thanks for sharing

I only took a long weekend. Thursday surgery. Monday work. No infection control. 4/10's. Energy was for crap

4+ weeks post op now. Energy not 100% but adjusting vitamins

Little nausea. Only taken Zofran 2 times since surgery.

I don't know if there is a normal. Lol

Hi, my name is Kelley and I have been an RN for 14 years. I have only ever worked in peds. First as PICU then critical care internal staffing, so PICU, NICU, ER, etc. for the last 5 years I've been in our endocrinology sub- specialty clinic. I have not been sleeved yet, and don't have a surgery date. Still going through that process. I laughed when I read some of the comments in this thread, because my husband swears I'm the worst patient ever! I am glad to have found this thread and will keep in touch as things progress.

I start my 14 day PREOP diet today!!!! Excited because surgery only 2 weeks away but now that it's here the reality of consuming liquids for the next 4 wks has hit me :/

I start my liquid diet today.... I'm a nurse in a busy NICU and that's where I am today. I think it will keep me distracted from being hungry!!

Hi! I'm an RN, worked mostly in Hospice the last 10yrs, but due to complications from my diabetes I no longer work. I was sleeved on Feb. 17 Things have been going well, but recenty slipped back into my old habit of munching while reading or watching TV. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this?

Hi! I'm an RN, worked mostly in Hospice the last 10yrs, but due to complications from my diabetes I no longer work. I was sleeved on Feb. 17 Things have been going well, but recenty slipped back into my old habit of munching while reading or watching TV. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this?

It's a decision on your part. I have found that every time I am going to eat, I have a few decisions to make. It this good for me? Am I running behind on my protein today, so need to make a different choice? Am I really hungry?

Once it really hit me that it's MY decision, I found it very empowering! Just because that candy dish at the satellite pharmacy is there, doesn't mean I have to grab a snack-size Snickers out of it! Some days its harder than others, and on those days I just tell myself "I choose not to eat that TODAY." Maybe tomorrow I'll eat it. Maybe not. My decision today, right now, is what's important. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Once I've made that decision I feel so good about myself!

And if I want to eat but I'm not hungry, I just tell my stomach "You're not hungry, you're bored. So SHUT THE F*CK UP!" (Pardon my French)

I have the same problem but try and keep deli turkey and some cheese to eat for snacks.

Hello everyone. I am new to blogging but for the first time in my life I am reaching out for help and support. I know I can't do this journey alone. Huge step for me. I have been an RN for 27 years. 2 Years Med/Surg. 2 Years ICU/Burn/Trauma. 11 Years PACU and 12 years research.

My surgery date is 7/22/14. My worse fear is not the surgery, but FAILURE in this endeavor. I really don't even want to tell anyone about my surgery. I know that I need to. It will make me accountable. So, that is part of my goal before surgery along with the full liquids. Wish me luck

Hello everyone. I am new to blogging but for the first time in my life I am reaching out for help and support. I know I can't do this journey alone. Huge step for me. I have been an RN for 27 years. 2 Years Med/Surg. 2 Years ICU/Burn/Trauma. 11 Years PACU and 12 years research.

My surgery date is 7/22/14. My worse fear is not the surgery, but FAILURE in this endeavor. I really don't even want to tell anyone about my surgery. I know that I need to. It will make me accountable. So, that is part of my goal before surgery along with the full liquids. Wish me luck

Don't be afraid. Just commit yourself to learning and following "the rules" and you will succeed! Use the first year post-op to really learn and reinforce your new, healthy habits when it's "easy" and it won't be such an effort down the line when you're in maintenance phase. Keep in mind you WILL have to exercise and make it a habit. Once your new, healthy behaviors have become habits, maintenance will naturally follow.

Trust you surgeon's recommendations. He/she knows what works, it's what he does for a living.

I'm 4 1/2 months post op and can't believe I actually put stuff back on the shelf at the grocery store because I read the labels now and when I compare serving size, calories, and fat I deceide it's not what I need or really want. It's hard seeing all that food on the shelf, but when I think about it I really don't want chips or Cookies, or whatever. I also started a Water aerobics class at the Y and have come to love it! I never exercised before, but now it's part of my day. Just think positive and follow your Dr.s advice and you will be amazed.

Yes! I am! I cannot wait! I'm getting sleeved at the end of November! I'm so excited! Today I got my medical clearance and have only 5 more meetings to go with my surgeon! Someone shoot me a facebook message. Facebook.com/wilsonstephanie. ... This is a private decision for me, none of my friends know, but I would love to find an online WL pal that I can talk with! (Just remember it's private for me so don't post anything online; please!)

Hi all. My surgery is july 22. I am so excited to get this journey underway. Has anyone else had problems getting the protein shakes down? For the most part they smell how tube feeding smells and I have a hard time drinking them. Open to suggestions to get over the visual in my head that I'm drinking tube feeding.

Hi! I am a nurse now for 11yrs. Cardi-thoracic, dialysis, pharmaceutical nursing and most recently a Consultant for a medical facility launching a new EMR. So I travel now for work. Sleeved on 5/27. SW (surgery weight) 204 and current weight 181.4. Feeling great! Trying to fit in 10,000 steps daily finally cleared to do more exercise. Already of one med for BP and cholesterol. Glad to find this group.

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I am fortunate to have enjoyed nursing for 18 yrs. i want to get the sleeve at the end of August. I will see the surgeon next week fir the 1st time.

Nurse for 17 years, currently in the NICU. I'm having surgery on the 14th if July. Three days into my 2 week liquid diet. It hasn't been so bad worked the first two days had lots of distractions.

Currently also completing my BSN... Last night at class which is being held at my hospital everyone was eating... Usually only a few people bring dinner but literally everyone was eating. It was horrible. I did have a Protein Drink, but not the same. Just keep telling myself it's inly for two weeks