First, let me say that I am extremely grateful to my new sleeve for giving me a chance at controlling my weight. Yet, I feel all I do is time out my day...water, protein, water, protein.....repeat, repeat, repeat. I seem to get both in about 4-5 days a week but just can't make it all 7 days. I am 11 weeks post-op and I guess I figured it would get easier. I am a teacher and don't always have the time to get water in when I teach for 4 hours before my first break. It is something I need to learn to deal with better. I have seen great results...44 pounds lost post-op and 64 pounds overall. I would gladly welcome any secrets any of you may have.

I don't think there is a law against keeping a bottle of water at your desk and taking a drink as needed...You may want to give it a shot....Bet no one even looks at you differently!!!!

I don't think there is a law against keeping a bottle of water at your desk and taking a drink as needed...You may want to give it a shot....Bet no one even looks at you differently!!!!

Oh...I do keep a bottle at my desk, but I never sit down. I work with special needs students and we are always engaged in an activity. I am going to start setting a timer to remind me to stop and drink a few sips. By no means is this the end of the world...I just need to get it all figured out. Having one of those days, but it will be fine: )

Oh...I do keep a bottle at my desk, but I never sit down. I work with special needs students and we are always engaged in an activity. I am going to start setting a timer to remind me to stop and drink a few sips. By no means is this the end of the world...I just need to get it all figured out. Having one of those days, but it will be fine: )

It takes a special person to work with these children and give them so much of yourself....Amazing...

You are going to put it all in order I just know it....

You are to be admired for what you do. My sister-in-law is a special needs teacher and she shares her experiences with me. You need recognition for what you do and I wager to guess you need a raise!

On top of it you made this incredible decision to change your life and to do it during the school year. You should be proud of yourself!

I'm a pre-opper, so I have no special words of wisdom for you other than, "hang in there".

Thank you for what you do.

I worked with special needs kids and adults for many years so I know where you are coming from. I don't know how aggression intensive your situation is but perhaps a bottle holster would not be out of bounds.

Here are some varieties:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/water-bottle-holster