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I'm a nurse practitioner and I have been honest with anyone that asks. Mostly, because I want to show my coworkers and patients that weight loss surgery can be a life changer and shouldn't be something someone is ashamed of. You should never me ashamed of doing something to make you healthier. I talk to my patients everyday about living a healthy lifestyle and I occasionally run across patients that are seriously trying, but still struggle with weight loss. If diet and exercise alone are not working for them, I want them to know there are other options. If they ask about how I lost the weight, I want to always tell the truth. If a particular diet didn't work for them, I don't want them to give up working towards a healthier life, I want them to keep looking until they find what works for them, even if it isn't what worked for me. I don't want to lie to them, because, no, I couldn't do it alone, I needed help, and they may need that help too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Went back after a week. You will definitely want to take it easy the first few days back at work. I'm a healthcare provider and was able to just see patients half the day the first two days I was back. I kept a shake and Water at my desk at all times and sipped throughout the day. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

I recently traveled and took nectar single serving pouches. It wasn't the best, but it worked. I would highly recommend taking a blender cup though, because trying to mix it with a spoon just doesn't work out. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

I had my surgery on the 16th. I'm feeling pretty good. Lost 15 pre op and am now down 21. My surgeon started me on full liquid diet on day two. I went back to work yesterday and should start soft foods next Wednesday. Hardest part so far is not being able to pick up my son. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal