Hi there! I am posting in a few different groups here to see which ones I fit into best.

I was banded two days ago. I am looking forward to becoming healthy again!

Thank you all for your support It really means a lot to me. I should start measuring just see what happens. I have been on third shift and that doesnt help me to get in the gym because I am always exuasted when I work thirds. I am going to swing shift and that is a little better. I am going to try to lose as much as I can before Xmas for a preasent to my self...

Carrie - congrats on nursing school too! I know what you mean about all white. I have so much more energy now, and I know I'm gonna need it!

Firedad - Starting to measure yourself, excellent! Also, you look great! I just looked at your pics and I can totally see a difference! Now as far as you being tired and gaining, you work third shift my friend! Now it all makes sense! That's a hard shift to work and function normally. Don't beat yourself up. That's probably something you can't always control. The hubby works that shift and he's tired all the time. The best time for him to workout is right before he goes in, but most of the time it doesn't happen. Just do the best you can.

Hope everyone else is doing well. My allergies are killing me which causes me to have trouble keeping most foods down except liquids and Soups. I'm out of Mucinex, gotta get some tomorrow! I just really want a piece of chicken or a salad. Tired of soup!

Hello everyone! I just found this group for people in their thirties. I hope it starts getting a lot busier. I'm still fairly new to this site. I'll be 31 on Jan. 4th and I was banded on Oct. 30th, 2008. I can't wait to talk and hear from you all about everything. Good luck everyone out there!

Firedad - I totally understand about working off shifts post band. I work 12-hr night shifts as a nurse and those first nights back are a killer. I'm usually up for over 24 hrs total - so I know I take in more calories those days - but I have to add an extra meal and sometimes an extra snack to keep my Protein levels up and give me enough energy to stay alert.

On top of that - nurses are known to have Snacks at the nurses station frequently - which I really have to watch.

Good Luck!

Carrie - Congratulations on nursing school - I love being a nurse. It is very rewarding and in this day and age you can't beat the job stability.

Well monday - I turn 34 so I belong here for awhile :thumbup:

Thanks! I can't wait to get started in school. Right now I work as a medical assistant in a doctor's office and I really like it, so I'm sure I'll love being a nurse.

Congrats on nursing school Carrie! What made you go into the medical profession?

It's just something that I have always done. I have been in the medical profession since I was 16. I started out working in a nursing home. I have been a CNA and a phlebotomist and I have been a medical assistant since 2002. I just can't see myself doing anything else.

That is awesome!

Nurses have my full respect. I cant even think about how much patients it takes to be a nurse and deal with all you have to deal with. I guess as a Fire fighter I just have a thing for nurses. Thank you for all you do!

You're very sweet - but the respect is mutual - I think you guys are amazing!

Hang in there!

Congrats Carrie, I am sure you will be the perfect size by then!

Sorry I have been MIA for so long guys, I am back now and even more committed to my 30s....lol...but still not ready to "own" 32!

Thanks Boo Boo. I was wondering where you were.

Hey Everyone! Hope you are all well.

kcmagu - what kind of nursing do you do? I start nursing school in January and I just hope I can stay away from the junk food! My plan is to be prepared with healthy Snacks and such, but you know how that can go.

Bea - I do know exactly how it can go. being prepared is the best way - there are always times when I find myself grabbing something mindlessly and it's like - what the heck did I do that for (Mind over Mouth!)

I'm an ICU nurse - I love it!. I'll help in any way I can. Good Luck!

Sorry I have been MIA for so long guys,

:thumbup:Welcome back!