Roll Call Nurses Being Sleeved ...........

[NDN_RN 527]

ED RN here !!! Got sleeved a little over 3 months ago and wouldnt change a thing!!! best thing I have ever done. still losing weight' date=' getting my Protein in and always on the hunt for new recipies so I dont get bored.[/quote']

So good to hear positive outcomes! Thank you good work and keep us encouraged!

[NDN_RN 527]

Nurse for 22+ years. I am scheduled for July 25th and am getting kinda nervous.

I think if you weren't nervous, you would be unrealistic. I'll be rooting for you. Good luck!

[chad2rad 491]

Hey Everyone,

I am an RN in Ortho/Neuro Case Management. Started nursing career in 1999.

After years of yoyo dieting, I am ready for permanent change. Just about ready to submit to insurance.

Will have surgery in the hospital I work for. That is a bit uncomfortable for me. Hopefully, will be well taken care of. Worked for my hospital since 1997.

Married 20+ years, have three kids.

Love the ppl and support here.

[jillw8 22]

I'm an RN, and now Family nurse practitioner as of April, I was sleeved August 30, 2011 and could not be happier! I started at 269 and now weigh 174. It was the best decision I ever made, even though it was a tough initial decision working in health care! I am 28 years old and haven't started a family yet but now we are nearly ready!

[SweetTee 448]

I'm an RN, and now Family nurse practitioner as of April, I was sleeved August 30, 2011 and could not be happier! I started at 269 and now weigh 174. It was the best decision I ever made, even though it was a tough initial decision working in health care! I am 28 years old and haven't started a family yet but now we are nearly ready!

Congratulations on your new FNP role. How was it transitioning from nurse to Provider? I am scheduled to graduate on December 14. I have completed all my classes, I just have one clinical semester to complete this fall. As the day get's closer, I can hardly believe I have made it and I'm getting increasingly nervous about having to take on a new role. After working in the clinic all day, I ask myself "Do I really want to do this?" It's so much responsibility. I can tell you I was always the inpatient patient watching the clock in the waiting room. I now have a new found respect for the doctors, lol. I am waiting to get sleeved and have not etched a date in stone. I have to first wait to see how my clinical rotation will be scheduled and how I will be able to juggle it with work. I do think that this surgery will help in all areas. It's so hard to be on your feet all day seeing patients when you're overweight and shortwinded yourself!

[Amyl219 8]

Rn here! Been a nurse for 10 years. First part of career spent at Children's Hospital and the rest and currently in labor and delivery (love it). I am in graduate school to become a certified nurse midwife.. Can't wait to catch babies! I will have my band out and be sleeved on 8/13/12

Amy

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[skye 46]

RN for 26 years er for 17 now in cardiac cath lab aug 20th for me taking 6 weeks off the call would be too brutal if not feeling well good luck to all of us

[Izuri 428]

Nursing Student about halfway through school. I am getting my sleeve next week

[sls 1]

Been Rn for 30+ years.I am charge of a critical care unit Was supposed to get sleeved in June but ended up with septicemia and had to cancel. Should be getting it in Sept

[llangsto 11]

RN here as well. 32 yes old, sleeved 4/30/12 and as of tonight I'm down exactly 50 lbs!! (259 to 209) WooHoo

[Ola Tess 21]

Nurse here for 11 yrs. Currently work in labor and delivery. Looking forward to my sleeve in oct. 12 mo wait list and 6 mo of classes. I'm so looking forward to it and feeling good and healthy ! I'm also in school online for my BSN.

[siljenorway 1]

I'm a 19 year old student from Norway, when I'm done its almost like a nurse but I will work with helping people that have downs syndrome or have autism and so on .. I can also work with old people I'm gonna have my sleeve surgery on august 28:)

[IsaacsGram 58]

8 yr Rn CVICU. Scheduled for 7/24.

Wow! This Tuesday, eh? Best wishes!! Can't wait till I can join you!

[germen 40]

Hi 3 years ICU nurse here. not sleeved yet but im planning going to mx before this year ends. I really worried about the weight cause in our unit we must give baths and make the changes of position and battle with the usual disoriented patient. I will have only 2 weeks free.

I will love to hear some experiences thanks.

[slim46 25]

Hi 3 years ICU nurse here. not sleeved yet but im planning going to mx before this year ends. I really worried about the weight cause in our unit we must give baths and make the changes of position and battle with the usual disoriented patient. I will have only 2 weeks free.

I will love to hear some experiences thanks.

Hi, I went back to work on the 10th day. But since I had a hernia repair as well I was put on a weight restriction. There is no way u can do all that work, the bathing, repositioning and dealing with disoriented pts..after surgery u get tired real fast n with nursing u dont have time to drink like u should...If u have only 2weeks..ask the dr if he can put u on light duty for a couple of weeks? That's what I suggest... good luck!