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lets try this again nurse i also work nights (rotating shifts) very hard to struture a life ,but we do what we have too. i am not back to work yet, but when i do go back it will be for 7 (12 hour Days) so its been a year for you on your banding. Are you happy with the out come?

nurse 4126 I

nurse 4126

had my band done 8/1 they kept me over night . i got a little after supper time the next day

i only told a few friends and my boss, but i guess everyone knows at work now, so i,ve been told....geez guys talk more than woman

nurse4126 Night shift is hard, (i am rotating night and day) with most of the rest of the world being days. folks hey i made it thur the night in my own bed, all night. i guess one step at a time

still out of work (7 days), i can go back light duty but the problem is they are 12 hrs shifts. not up for that yet

one full week sitting up better, i think i can make it to the bed tonight and sleep thru, will give it a shot had the dream about a slice of cheese pizza again lol just alittle pain on the left side but i was told that it is normal i am sooooooo bored nurse- 60 pounds that is great how do you feel? at work a box of computer paper weighs 20 pounds, thats 3 boxs of paper.great job

still have the strips.if i go by my gallbladder removal it will take another week for the strips to fall off. oozing....i am not thinking that is right you should give a call and have them check it out. or maybe your primary care don't want an infection better to be safe

congrats................newday it does feel good to be started on our new life

yes i thought the phych thing was a little off the wall. but you have to go thru the motion to get approved. (insurance wants it), i am not keen on the travel from western mass to get to BI, but its worth it for the best surgeon. Dr Jones was great and because i had breast cancer issues in the past was very understanding to my own issues. it will be hard for me to make the post op meeting i also work 12 hr rotating shifts. my son and son's wife live in Canton good reason to stay over and spend time with the grandkids.I agree Angi is great!

how cool is that! can't wait till i plan a vacation with the grandkids

day 5 tried to sleep in a bed last night, ended up back on the sofa. i've been sleeping a great deal. that must be due to the liquid pain med and a healing thing. started to drink flavored water but seem to like plain water at this point. had a 1/3 of a can of liquid protien shake (bannana) not bad. i do have to remind myself to slip slow............ i think i'll set myself up a puzzle to build today to help the day seem productive

hi Nanaviv been sleeping mostly since i've got home, try and get your liquid pain meds filled right away. i am not in big pain but not taking any chances, so i am taking the pain meds now. will keep you up to date

new day best of luck to you

Hello folks this is my 1st time at the computer, banded 8/1/06. trying to drink liquids, i feel like my stomach is in my chest. very sleepy all the time. sleeping on the sofa for now (belly sleeper) i did pick up world wide protien shake from trader joe's. its ready made and has 35 grams of protien per can. they cost over $2 a can A new begining, i kinda feel like a little kid

I am having my operation in 2 weeks. Very nervous and today news is bad press for the lap band . Also I am looking for a protien drink , so could you please suggest your favorite and what it tastes like. thank you

wORKING THIS COMING XMAS 12 HRS SHIFT, BUT LOVE THE HOLIDAY. MY BEST MEMORY IS OF THE MIDDLE GRANDGIRL OPENING HER PRESENT. SHE WAS 4. I GOT HER A KEY BOARD MORE TO KEEP HER OUT OF HER OLDER SISTERS HAIR LOL. BUT WHEN SHE OPENED IT SHE SCREAMED "OH MOMMY LOOK". IT WAS SO REAL IT MELTED MY HEART.

I struggle with smoking also, stoped for 2 1/2 months and slipped but back on the patch and getting on the horse again. good luck to you a better life for all

got a date for banding 8/1/06...........it's a go woo hoo

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-07182006-685274.html hi thanks for some of the protien drink idear the link is to a news articile a friend to me she hear stuff on tv this morning so i looked it up on the net to she if i could if what she was talking about

Hi everyone! 2 weeks to go and starting to get nervous. Work has been harder to do with all this weight to move about, it depresses me at times. Now I am trying to lose a few pounds before operation. How do i get a tickle chart on my posts?

tommygirl i have gone thru cancer treatment and still have to see doctor every 3 months, and a form of treatment every 6 wks. so i am jumpy anyway. just because i did not choose Mercy doesn't mean you should not. i was told you should find out how many times the sugeon has done the procedure (do not want to be one of the first 100)and you should not be the first. i am also going to BIDMC because my son's wife works there also so i'll have extra eyes on me. I have to say i did not check out Baystate, but i am very happy with them for my cancer treatment. __________________

tommygirl i have gone thru cancer treatment and still have to see doctor every 3 months, and a form of treatment every 6 wks. so i am jumpy anyway. just because i did not choose Mercy doesn't mean you should not. i was told you should find out how many times the sugeon has done the procedure (do not want to be one of the first 100)and you should not be the first. i am also going to BIDMC because my son's wife works there also so i'll have extra eyes on me. I have to say i did not check out Baystate, but i am very happy with them for my cancer treatment.

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