Super Nurses With Sleeves (Support Group)

[dsmith_rn 186]

Diann- you are totally right. I read a few more blogs on other pages and let's just say it has scared me enough to go back to my Protein Shakes and Water and pray that I haven't screwed anything up by doing what I have. I have a piece of the stomach that I had and if I screw it up, I'm screwed. Thanks for the advice. I will stick with my Protein shakes and not push any limits for my health.

Good girl. Stay the course, and you will win! Keep us updated. Janey is right, the first month kinda sucks but it definitely gets better!

[Time1989 4]

Time1989-tell us how you have done. How long were you off? Do you work 12 hr shifts? Energy level? Nausea? Back to normal? Thanks for sharing

I only took a long weekend. Thursday surgery. Monday work. No infection control. 4/10's. Energy was for crap

4+ weeks post op now. Energy not 100% but adjusting Vitamins

Little nausea. Only taken Zofran 2 times since surgery.

I don't know if there is a normal. Lol

[Kfree401 16]

Hi, my name is Kelley and I have been an RN for 14 years. I have only ever worked in peds. First as PICU then critical care internal staffing, so PICU, NICU, ER, etc. for the last 5 years I've been in our endocrinology sub- specialty clinic. I have not been sleeved yet, and don't have a surgery date. Still going through that process. I laughed when I read some of the comments in this thread, because my husband swears I'm the worst patient ever! I am glad to have found this thread and will keep in touch as things progress.

[vanessak8 158]

I start my 14 day PREOP diet today!!!! Excited because surgery only 2 weeks away but now that it's here the reality of consuming liquids for the next 4 wks has hit me :/

[vanessak8 158]

I start my liquid diet today.... I'm a nurse in a busy NICU and that's where I am today. I think it will keep me distracted from being hungry!!

[Gibble 28]

Hi! I'm an RN, worked mostly in Hospice the last 10yrs, but due to complications from my diabetes I no longer work. I was sleeved on Feb. 17 Things have been going well, but recenty slipped back into my old habit of munching while reading or watching TV. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this?

[dsmith_rn 186]

Hi! I'm an RN, worked mostly in Hospice the last 10yrs, but due to complications from my diabetes I no longer work. I was sleeved on Feb. 17 Things have been going well, but recenty slipped back into my old habit of munching while reading or watching TV. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this?

It's a decision on your part. I have found that every time I am going to eat, I have a few decisions to make. It this good for me? Am I running behind on my Protein today, so need to make a different choice? Am I really hungry?

Once it really hit me that it's MY decision, I found it very empowering! Just because that candy dish at the satellite pharmacy is there, doesn't mean I have to grab a snack-size Snickers out of it! Some days its harder than others, and on those days I just tell myself "I choose not to eat that TODAY." Maybe tomorrow I'll eat it. Maybe not. My decision today, right now, is what's important. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Once I've made that decision I feel so good about myself!

And if I want to eat but I'm not hungry, I just tell my stomach "You're not hungry, you're bored. So SHUT THE F*CK UP!" (Pardon my French)

[MeMaw Nurse 4]

I have the same problem but try and keep deli turkey and some cheese to eat for Snacks.< /p>

[01bigdog 0]

Hello everyone. I am new to blogging but for the first time in my life I am reaching out for help and support. I know I can't do this journey alone. Huge step for me. I have been an RN for 27 years. 2 Years Med/Surg. 2 Years ICU/Burn/Trauma. 11 Years PACU and 12 years research.

My surgery date is 7/22/14. My worse fear is not the surgery, but FAILURE in this endeavor. I really don't even want to tell anyone about my surgery. I know that I need to. It will make me accountable. So, that is part of my goal before surgery along with the full liquids. Wish me luck

[dsmith_rn 186]

Hello everyone. I am new to blogging but for the first time in my life I am reaching out for help and support. I know I can't do this journey alone. Huge step for me. I have been an RN for 27 years. 2 Years Med/Surg. 2 Years ICU/Burn/Trauma. 11 Years PACU and 12 years research.

My surgery date is 7/22/14. My worse fear is not the surgery, but FAILURE in this endeavor. I really don't even want to tell anyone about my surgery. I know that I need to. It will make me accountable. So, that is part of my goal before surgery along with the full liquids. Wish me luck

Don't be afraid. Just commit yourself to learning and following "the rules" and you will succeed! Use the first year post-op to really learn and reinforce your new, healthy habits when it's "easy" and it won't be such an effort down the line when you're in maintenance phase. Keep in mind you WILL have to exercise and make it a habit. Once your new, healthy behaviors have become habits, maintenance will naturally follow.

Trust you surgeon's recommendations. He/she knows what works, it's what he does for a living.

[Gibble 28]

I'm 4 1/2 months post op and can't believe I actually put stuff back on the shelf at the grocery store because I read the labels now and when I compare serving size, calories, and fat I deceide it's not what I need or really want. It's hard seeing all that food on the shelf, but when I think about it I really don't want chips or Cookies, or whatever. I also started a Water aerobics class at the Y and have come to love it! I never exercised before, but now it's part of my day. Just think positive and follow your Dr.s advice and you will be amazed.

[Stephanie Celeste 8]

Yes! I am! I cannot wait! I'm getting sleeved at the end of November! I'm so excited! Today I got my medical clearance and have only 5 more meetings to go with my surgeon! Someone shoot me a Facebook message. Facebook.com/wilsonstephanie. ... This is a private decision for me, none of my friends know, but I would love to find an online WL pal that I can talk with! (Just remember it's private for me so don't post anything online; please!)

[jenngottaloseit 89]

Hi all. My surgery is july 22. I am so excited to get this journey underway. Has anyone else had problems getting the Protein Shakes down? For the most part they smell how tube feeding smells and I have a hard time drinking them. Open to suggestions to get over the visual in my head that I'm drinking tube feeding.

[Monte0828 46]

Hi! I am a nurse now for 11yrs. Cardi-thoracic, dialysis, pharmaceutical nursing and most recently a Consultant for a medical facility launching a new EMR. So I travel now for work. Sleeved on 5/27. SW (surgery weight) 204 and current weight 181.4. Feeling great! Trying to fit in 10,000 steps daily finally cleared to do more exercise. Already of one med for BP and cholesterol. Glad to find this group.

Edited July 2, 2014 by Monte0828

[TennesseeTookie 2]

I am fortunate to have enjoyed nursing for 18 yrs. i want to get the sleeve at the end of August. I will see the surgeon next week fir the 1st time.