Genie 0 Posted October 7, 2011 I started getting my info together in February of this year. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 17th. I have lost 10 lbs so far in the past 4 weeks. My doctor didn't tell me to lose any prior to the surgery. I am getting nervous, but not to the point of backing out. I have battled with being overweight for most of my life. I am tired of the yo-yo of diets. I am excited about getting to have the surgery, getting to the road of recovery and getting to the point to where my hips, knees and back don't hurt. I have been surfing thru this site. I have started purchasing some of the Protein products and budgeting my finances for while I am out. I am a nurse so my doctor says I will be out for 6-7 weeks. He knows that we lift and pull and run constantly. My hubby is very supportive. He is afraid that because I have a tendency to skip meals at work that I will make myself sick. I told him that I would drink Protein Drinks for a meal at work. I have discussed this with my doctor as well and he understands where we both are coming from and agrees that I do need to plan for meals and that the protein drinks could be that meal at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jillw8 22 Posted October 8, 2011 I am also a nurse an will be returning to work in 2 weeks. I haven't had any problems but I glad I took that much off. Working as a nurse you don't really get to follow lifting restrictions vert well. I wish you the best! I will also be taking quick protein...like string cheese, that I can grab easily. I know we will figure it out. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
