Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)

[taurabird 142]

Michigan, I am so glad you did well even with that complication. Thank you for your thoughts. I am young, 39, never smoked, normal blood glucose, normal BP but I do have sleep apnea and arthritis started. I have a huge family history of DM and CAD so I definately need to get out in front of this before I do major damage. I want to live a long and active life. I know what to look for if there is a problem so I feel I am good to go. I worry about others out there that don't know that is why I am glad there are forum like this so those people can research and ask questions. One other thought for everyone to contemplate....if you smoke...please stop before you go through this surgery.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Yes, smoking poses such an increased risk. My doc won't even do surgery on smokers - he's had two leaks with the sleeve, and both were smokers. He actually tests people, now.

I feel like I dodged a bullet with DM. I have a huge family hx of it, and I could never believe I didn't have it. When I did my preop testing, my A1C was 6.3! I was shocked. I feel like I had the surgery at the last possible minute before that switch was flipped. If all things had been equal to what they are now 15 years ago, I would have done this at 35 - it would have been worth it to me. I think of all the years I was obese and held back by it, and the things I missed out on, and it makes me sad. However, I feel like I'm turning back the clock on my health, so it's very exciting!

Also, I agree, knowing what to watch for is a huge safety net. I knew I had that infection right away, and I thought at the time, most people wouldn't have. I didn't have a temp or any drainage. I called the doc and he met me in the ER on Christmas Eve, and even he was surprised by it. So, I think we are lucky and have an advantage, in that way. When is your surgery?

[taurabird 142]

June 5th os the big day. I am soooo ready to get it done, the waiting and (thinking) is the hard part for me.

[taurabird 142]

Smoking is so bad on the blood supply to the gut, when there is a leak or a rupture it is usually caused by some of the tissue not getting enough blood supply and it is dying in part. I am sure that is why your surgeon made the decision to not operate on smokers any longer.

[taurabird 142]

That is awesome about not having DM and you feeling like you have a new lease on life! It sounds like you are progressing nicely:)

[Itsme! 98]

Well I did it. I told my educator today I had a secret to tell her, then told her about surgery. She is very excited for me, and being a band failure so far, she wants to do the pre and post diet with me. Then my director walked in and I just blurted out to her. Of course she was supportive, I knew she would be. We work super close and I decided last week she needs to know but every opportunity I just chickened out. But now the cat is out of the bag and it feels good

[devonmae 56]

Got my surgery date. ..April 22nd!!! I start my preop diet...now. The nurse told me I start it today but she didn't schedule me till noon today so I'm going to start at midnight. I'm so excited but just want it to be here so i can be on my journey!

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

Hi ya'll. Im Kim. I've been a nurse for the past almost 30 years! I started in LPN school when i was 15. from there I got my ADN, then BSN, and then finally a MSN. I have worked primarily in labor and delivery with a specialty in High risk OB.

I was sleeved on 12/26/12 and have lost 44 lbs. down from a 22 to an 18. Lost more than 15 inches. Lots of NSVs. feeling really good!

Check my gallery for pre op and 3 month post op pics.

I look forward to being a part of the support forum.

I loo

[AmyRN09 28]

Got my date finally. June 5th! Wahoo.

Mine is June 18th!! So excited!

[taurabird 142]

Mine is June 18th!! So excited!

Yippy! There is a June Sleevers group on here.

[AmyRN09 28]

Yippy! There is a June Sleevers group on here.

Oh really? How do I find that group?

[taurabird 142]

Search for june sleevers group

[misslady 130]

So glad to find the group. My name is Chandra and I live in Houston. I have been nurse for 10 years this past January. This is career number two, my first was 10+ years in Criminal Justice as a Court Services Officer. I have worked in long term care, hospice and the last 4 years I have been in Clinical Quality Management primarily with cardiac patients. I am a newlywed 1 yr (To a Southern Pastor no less)and mother to a 16 yr old and a 4 legged daughter. I have 40 days until life become even "gooder" lol. May 20th I will have my sleeve and I am so looking forward to become a loser. This site has truly been a God send for all the information encouragement and support thru this journey. Glad to have found an extra special group. Good Luck to Everyone!

[Deenurse 9]

So glad to find the group. My name is Chandra and I live in Houston. I have been nurse for 10 years this past January. This is career number two' date=' my first was 10+ years in Criminal Justice as a Court Services Officer. I have worked in long term care, hospice and the last 4 years I have been in Clinical Quality Management primarily with cardiac patients. I am a newlywed 1 yr (To a Southern Pastor no less)and mother to a 16 yr old and a 4 legged daughter. I have 40 days until life become even "gooder" lol. May 20th I will have my sleeve and I am so looking forward to become a loser. This site has truly been a God send for all the information encouragement and support thru this journey. Glad to have found an extra special group. Good Luck to Everyone![/quote']

Hi! I am May 20th also!!! Soooo very excited! Welcome aboard :-)

[misslady 130]

Hi! I am May 20th also!!! Soooo very excited! Welcome aboard :-)

Hello sleeve sister lol 40 days woo hoo! I'm marking the days off like a kid waiting for Christmas. Where will your surgery be?