2012Enoughisenough 5 Posted April 15, 2012 Hello all I an an RN here in Florida and am excited about this journey. I wish everyone success on this journey and I hope this is successful for us all Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristyT 16 Posted April 15, 2012 RN here also in Louisville KY, banded in aug. 31st 2011, congrats on your decision, best choice i have ever made for myself other than my job and family. good luck to you on your new journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddy1 55 Posted April 15, 2012 Hi, I am an RN in Delaware. I had my surgery on January 9th and I have lost 35 lbs. Very slowly is seems to me but my doctor thinks I am doing great. I currently have 6 cc in a 10 cc band and for now I think I am doing just fine with restriction, not too tight but definitely limits how much I can eat. Hope you have great success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristyT 16 Posted April 15, 2012 also if you have any questions, pls feel free to message me, good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2012Enoughisenough 5 Posted April 15, 2012 Hello I am glad I made the decision too. This is my time and I am happy Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karla0306 16 Posted April 16, 2012 Hello, I am a medical assistant in nursing school. I was banded on 03/06/2012 and have to say it was one of the best decisions ever. Would do it again if I had the chance to do it over. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2012Enoughisenough 5 Posted April 16, 2012 Hello' date=' I am a medical assistant in nursing school. I was banded on 03/06/2012 and have to say it was one of the best decisions ever. Would do it again if I had the chance to do it over. Good luck.[/quote'] How was it. Did you have a pre op diet? So many questions I guess I am just anxious. Congratulations on your success Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrspopeye 69 Posted April 16, 2012 I am a family nurse practitioner- I have my psych appt today and will hopefully get to see the surgeon soon and be banded sometime in May or June. We should start a group called "Obese Healthcare Providers Who Know Way Too Much" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandagay 93 Posted April 16, 2012 I'm a nurse in southern California. Banded 3-1-12. Have lost 40 lbs. had two week pre-op all liquid diet. Surgery was a breeze. Took about a week to start feeling like myself again. Any q's feel free to ask! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrspopeye 69 Posted April 16, 2012 I'm a nurse in southern California. Banded 3-1-12. Have lost 40 lbs. had two week pre-op all liquid diet. Surgery was a breeze. Took about a week to start feeling like myself again. Any q's feel free to ask! When is the soonest you could have gone back to work? I have a desk job- not physicaly demanding at all, but I have to go back as soon as I possibly can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandagay 93 Posted April 16, 2012 I waited two weeks. Could have gone back at one week but no way sooner. Sitting for long periods really irritated my port site also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2012Enoughisenough 5 Posted April 16, 2012 I am a family nurse practitioner- I have my psych appt today and will hopefully get to see the surgeon soon and be banded sometime in May or June. We should start a group called "Obese Healthcare Providers Who Know Way Too Much" I know. I am driving myself crazy being my own patient lol Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigenuff 302 Posted April 16, 2012 Hi I am a LVN in So California !! Newbie banded on 4/6/12 .Funny I just mentioned starting a thread for nurses but didn't think I would stay committed to moderate it.it's interesting that we know so much that we can actually sabotage ourselves.and that we have all had to teach patients/ family about proper diet and exercise but at least for me wasn't able to follow my own teaching .. I'm also on My fitness Pal my username is the same biggenuff.Please feel free to add me .Good luck everyone !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigenuff 302 Posted April 16, 2012 Hi I am a LVN in So California !! Newbie banded on 4/6/12 .Funny I just mentioned starting a thread for nurses but didn't think I would stay committed to moderate it.it's interesting that we know so much that we can actually sabotage ourselves.and that we have all had to teach patients/ family about proper diet and exercise but at least for me wasn't able to follow my own teaching .. I'm also on My fitness Pal my username is the same biggenuff.Please feel free to add me .Good luck everyone !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2012Enoughisenough 5 Posted April 16, 2012 Hi I am a LVN in So California !! Newbie banded on 4/6/12 .Funny I just mentioned starting a thread for nurses but didn't think I would stay committed to moderate it.it's interesting that we know so much that we can actually sabotage ourselves.and that we have all had to teach patients/ family about proper diet and exercise but at least for me wasn't able to follow my own teaching .. I'm also on My fitness Pal my username is the same biggenuff.Please feel free to add me .Good luck everyone !! How are you doing? Are you still on liquids? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites