Nurse Erin

There are a few things that are non pharmaceutical that you can try as well. Do not eat within 45 minutes of laying down. Elevate the head of your bed( you can do this with a wedge pillow or you can actually put the head up on blocks). Avoid caffeine, smoking, spicy foods, alcoho, fried or fatty foods. Chew well with small amounts in each bite. Yes, I know these are mostly all things we should be doing anyway but, just in case you have not been...

I am in the 4th month of my 6 month physician monitored diet. I am hoping to be scheduled in May. I am actually in nursing school as well and will be pinned 5/17. I am hoping to aim for surgery the next week! This will give me time to recover while studying for boards and applying for jobs. I have been overweight all of my life. I cannot remember a time that I was "ideal weight". I am so excited to have this chance to turn over a new leaf! I always thought I could do it on my own. But, after countless failed attempts I am done. I want to show my children the picture of health and I can't do that at this time! On 1/1/13 I weighed 271lbs, today I weigh 262. I have 20 more to go before surgery! We CAN do this!!!!