Wonderwoman

Just checking in on all my night shift peeps wondering how you all are doing?

Hi all! I work night shift and it seems that since I have gone back to work my weight loss has gone to a very slow crawl! I was wondering if any other night shifters are experiencing the same thing or have any advice? My diet is still the same maybe a little less because I don't always get a chance to eat at work. Thanks

MamaT this happened to me when I started back. We do all our documenting on the computer and mid type I fell asleep! I think it's our bodies just saying "hey I need a time out". It does get better though, I have been back to work for almost 3 months now and I feel like I did pre sleeve. Keep in touch and things will get better!

Congratulations on getting to Onderland!!! Celebrate your success and enjoy every moment!!

Hello my fellow night owls! Things have been going well for me lately. I am now losing about 2-3lbs a week, was sleeved 3/12 with a starting weight of 235 I am now down to 181! So I am pleased with how things are going. Staying awake all night has gotten easier, sleeping well during the day but I am still having a real hard time trying to get in enough fluids and have now started having some dizzy spells. Working in L&D I am sometimes in pushing with a pt for 2-3 hours without a sip of water. I am trying to hydrate well prior to work but doesn't always work out. Also my hair has started coming out in huge amounts so I am struggling with that and trying to remind myself I won't be bald lol. I am not having any issues with all the snacks laying around and have actually found a protein bar at Walmart called Premiere Protein that has 30grams of protein in a bar and actually tastes pretty good so I will snack on that instead of chips and candy. I do however miss Pepsi and sometimes daydream about having one haha! For the most part things are going really well and I am so happy I had the sleeve! Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the nightshifters are doing!

Love my fitness pal! I'm kll72.

Hi I was sleeved March 12th and am averaging about 400-700 calories a day. On average I am lucky if I can get in 2 oz of dense food like tuna or chicken but can now eat a whole container of greek yogurt. Protien drinks were making me vomit so I eat a protein bar with 30grams of protein in it for a meal and that takes me almost an hour. I never thought I would say this but eating has become a chore and no longer enjoyable. Who would have thought lol! I am still struggling to get in all my fluids and average about 32 oz a day. I have lost 44lbs since surgery.

Congratulations to you!! Make sure to celebrate your success!!

So glad to hear you survived and there is nothing like being cancelled ! Each day will get a little easier. Hope tonight goes well for you!!

Happy Nurses Week to you MamaT and to IrishMama as well!!

Hi MamaT I am also a nightshift nurse on a very busy L&D unit and had the same fears as you about going back. I have been back to work for about 3 weeks now and some nights are easier than others. I found I had some occasional light headedness during the first week (usually after emptying a foley or changing a chux) but I just went slow and it did get better. My biggest challenge at first was being able to eat, usually I dont have time at work so now I try to eat before I go in (something I never did preop) and bring lots of high protien snacks. I found I could usually find the time to eat a cheese stick but not so much an ounce of tuna. Drinking is a little easier I just keep my water bottle with me and constantly sip, some nights I can get in 32oz and others I'm lucky if I can get in 8oz. I try to make up for it on my days off. My best advice for you though is bring a scrub jacket, I have never been so cold as I have since going back!! It's ridiculous how cold I get come 0300! Also you are going to be very tired after your first week, I sleep like the dead most days instead of the usually 4-5 hours I used to. I also found that after the first week back my weight completely stalled for about 2weeks but it seems to be moving again but slower than before, I have an appt with my surgeon on Wed. and am going to ask I this is related to working nights. And above all take care of yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help when it comes to moving people and the such, I guarded my stomach like I was a fresh post op. I just told pts I had a back injury an needed help to move them if they asked, and my coworkers are great. I am about seven weeks post op now and still won't do half the stuff I used to alone, and I don't feel guilty about it ????. I hope your night goes well and I am working tonight also, u can message me if u need some support! Your going to do great though!!

Hello all! Single and sleeved on march 12th. I was at the store the other day and got hit on for the first time in who knows how long! I actually didn't know what was going on at first and still wasn't completely sure until my friend clarified things for me lol. Hopefully I will get better at this and am looking forward to hearing how everyone else is doing with the dating world!

Hi all! I was sleeved March 12th. Was initially 240, Before surgery I was 228 and am now 197, so 31 lbs since surgery. While I am super excited to be below 200lbs for the first time in years, I am stuck on my second stall as well. I have heard that increasing protien can help break a stall but honestly eating is so much work (haha who would have ever thought I would say that) that I'm not sure at this time I can eat anymore. I'm just trying to stay positive and know that eventually it will pass... I hope

I am so happy I just had to share! I just hit Onderland!! In the last 10 min I have been laughing and crying , hopefully the neighbors don't see me and think I've finally lost my mind. I can't even tell you when the last time was that I weighed under 200lbs, getting sleeved was certainly the right choice for me! I hope everyone has a chance to experience this kind of happiness. Anyways thanks for listening and hope you all have a great day!!!

I was sleeved march 12th, can I join too?

I just joined and could use the support too! I'm kll72

Hawaii4me... I had the same issue postop and the only thing that saved me was Italian ice! U get 6 oz of fluid from one ice and it really refreshes and moistens my mouth. Hope that helps!

Hi! I'm three weeks post op and until recently have also had a horrible time trying to get the protien shake in, it was torture! A friend told me to add warm water to the protien powder and wow what a difference! It is so much easier to get down and it stays down! Just don't add boiling water, I use warm tap water. Hopefully this will work for you too. Good luck!

Hi everyone! I'm six days post op, was sleeved 3/12, and though I feel good I sometimes feel like I'm behind everyone else in recovery. I have a hard time getting in the required amount of fluids, so far I can get half to three quarters in, and after the protien shake of doom, I feel like I have no room for the 4 tablespoons of food three times a day. I'm starting to get depressed cause it seems like all I do all day is put something in my belly, I never thought I'd say this but eating is exhausting! Anyways I would appreciate any advice anyone has! Thanks in advance!

Hi! I am 6 days post op and my diarrhea has just stopped. Initially it sounded like there was an alien in my stomach and bowels trying to escape! I haven't stopped diary and didn't add anything new to my diet so maybe the alien finally escaped. Definately call your doctor though I have heard some docs will let u have Imodium. If not be patient and keep up on your fluids and hopefully things will get better for u.