ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted August 9, 2013 i have been a brain surgeon, astronaut, air force captain and fireman well, i always wanted to be in "real" life, i am happily married, mother, daughter, sister, retired clerical worker, volunteer worker most importantly. I am a.... PROUDGRAMMY!!! kathy 9 Andrew0929, HoosierGirl, Sleeved in Seattle and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carstanger 346 Posted August 9, 2013 I'm a retired elementary teacher, and taught many special needs students from K to 12th grade. Have supervised student teachers getting certified in Learning Disabilities for A local university as well as doing collections for dug testing for people with CDL licenses at more than 20 Sites in our retirement. First year fully retired!! 3 Leleboo, Madam Reverie and Cheer Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carstanger 346 Posted August 9, 2013 Should be drug testing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alys3129 24 Posted August 9, 2013 Great topic!! I am 35 and have been teaching high school special education for 11 years in NY. My second job is a single mom to a 3 1/2 yr old! Yesterday marked two weeks that I was sleeved. Feeling great! Down about 17lbs post-op and getting REALLY bored with my liquid diet. One more week and I'm in to puréed : ). Looking forward to the next chapter. 6 Madam Reverie, carstanger, Cheer Mama and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JIllette 57 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a Social Worker and work in Children's Services for the County I live in. My days can be very stressful yet rewarding. Some days can be sad as well. 4 carstanger, Madam Reverie, Evolving and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jslat18 5 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a legal secretary from New Jersey. I had my surgery on May 23, 2013 and am down 60 pounds 3 pantala, Madam Reverie and carstanger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroglet 29 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a dental hygienist here representing the dental community. How would you like your hygienist to be obese? Probably not much...I recently had a patient report back to the doctor that I was messy and unkept. I shower, do my hair and makeup everyday and Iron my uniform. Had to be my weight. I'm a pre-sleever! 2 Madam Reverie and carstanger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted August 9, 2013 Midnights did contribute to my weight gain. There are studies out now stating lack of sleep is proven in weight gain. 15 yrs of midnights did a number to me. Are you northern lower Michigan or northern UP Michigan?? Interesting. I'd like to see those because I've only seen studies that show a correlation between lack of sleep and weight gain, not proof. Great thread. I'm a chemical plant operator (no....not a telephone type operator). I make detergents that go into your car's engine oil. But I'm about to quit to go back to school full time to be a vet tech. Ssshhhhh....don't tell them. Oh yeah....part time massage therapist and part time bicycle mechanic as well. I stay busy. 4 ProudGrammy, TwinsMama, Fiddleman and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWaltD 87 Posted August 9, 2013 Interesting. I'd like to see those because I've only seen studies that show a correlation between lack of sleep and weight gain' date=' not proof. Great thread. I'm a chemical plant operator (no....not a telephone type operator). I make detergents that go into your car's engine oil. But I'm about to quit to go back to school full time to be a vet tech. Ssshhhhh....don't tell them. Oh yeah....part time massage therapist and part time bicycle mechanic as well. I stay busy.[/quote'] Give thus a look. http://ijahsp.nova.edu/articles/Vol8Num3/pdf/feldman.pdf JAMA had some thing out not to Long ago also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JIllette 57 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a dental hygienist here representing the dental community. How would you like your hygienist to be obese? Probably not much...I recently had a patient report back to the doctor that I was messy and unkept. I shower' date=' do my hair and makeup everyday and Iron my uniform. Had to be my weight. I'm a pre-sleever![/quote'] I hate people with prejudices against overweight people. Unless they walk in any one of our shoes they will never understand. People stink. 3 atroglet, TwinsMama and carstanger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GypsyQueen 198 Posted August 9, 2013 Mom to 2 teen age boys, wife and full time volunteer. I thought about being a nurse... :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted August 9, 2013 Give thus a look. http://ijahsp.nova.edu/articles/Vol8Num3/pdf/feldman.pdf JAMA had some thing out not to Long ago also. Cool I will. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacechase 251 Posted August 9, 2013 I work for Google as a Writer/Editor. Currently working on Google's new version of maps where you can see which restaurants & attractions are around you to choose where to go! 11 1gorgeousgodzilla, Daydra, SleevedJune62013 and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamergirl 4,610 Posted August 10, 2013 I work for Google as a Writer/Editor. Currently working on Google's new version of maps where you can see which restaurants & attractions are around you to choose where to go! My hero! I rely on gmaps heavily 4 carstanger, Kaj, Daydra and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacechase 251 Posted August 10, 2013 My hero! I rely on gmaps heavily Hahaha, yay! Glad to hear it! 1 Kaj reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites