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Intellectual property! I'm in real property. How does one go about switching specialties?

I would imagine working for a small-medium sized general practice firm where there may be some cross-over or cross-training. It's hard once you've begun travelling down a particular path to change course, as I'm sure you know...

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I'm a Phlebotomist, carer (elderly and Learning Disabilities) and have just got a diploma in hypnotherapy.

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I'm a Phlebotomist' date=' carer (elderly and Learning Disabilities) and have just got a diploma in hypnotherapy.[/quote']

Nice! I'm also a hypnotherapist ! and mental health counselor

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I am RTRM (mammographer). It was partly my patients that helped me make my decision to have my sleeve done! Seeing first hand many, MANY very overweight and obese women telling me how their" weight gain got worse the older they got"! I have had to help young women in their 50's unable to stand undress themselves- I have heard countless stories of health problems caused from obesity! It's different when you hear it from the skinny news anchor or even your own doctor. Most of these women have no reason to discuss what they do with me however they do and I have been listening.... I had the surgery I have lost 55lbs since my surgery on 11-14-12. I have been struggling lately but I am trying to get back in the groove!

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This thread was very active on the new site- it was fun to read--

Bump :)

(Looking for other therapists/mental health counselors)

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I am a Police Dispatcher in Wilmington, Delaware.

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This thread was very active on the new site

Evolving

thanx for bringing this thread back to life :)

I am a very very happy, healthy, busy, successful sleever

my self-esteem and confidence has climbed to the ceiling and still going

i am retired and keep very busy with volunteer work et al

wife of a very smart guy (he married me didn't he?? :lol: )

mom of a lovely 38 year old married daughter

most importantly,

i am a very proudgrammy of 3!! :)

kathy

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I like this thread even though it was started months ago! I'm a pharmaceutical sales rep! :) To my knowledge, I've never seen anyone else on here with my job... Tons of nurses though!

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I work for the State of Arkansas as a supervisor for Child Protective Services. I've been with this division for 10 years!

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I have not been sleeved yet.. u guessed right though if you guessed... A NURSE!! LOL. Im wondering if our patients have made us gain this weight, u know conspiracy theory! They appreciate all that nurses do for them or their loved ones, bringing in delicious treats or what nots

I am a nurse as well. I have been in the medical field since I was 19.

Honestly. I think working nights for 20 years was the hardest thing on my body and PART of the reason I steadily gained weight. Poor sleep habits, eating habits etc. But that's just my opinion.

Happiness to all. :)

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Great this tread is still active. This Respiratory Therapist is now sleeved. Surgery was 2/3/14 and I can say all is well. No problems sipping, getting my fluids and Protein in. Walking is going well my OR IV fluids has come off nicely and as of today I am down 5 lbs from Monday morning. I think about the Stephen King movie "Thinner" when I see myself begin to melt. I'm on my way. 2014 is my year!!!

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I am a MSW in New York. I love what I do! I work with children, adolescents, and families! I will be sleeved at the end of April! I'm excited and nervous! :)

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Wow. I wish there were a way to track, by percentage, everyone's professions. Seems to be a lot of medical professionals here. I own several hundred acres of agricultural land that I lease to local farmers. I get bi-annual income checks, which creates a real interesting way of budgeting my personal finances. My "real" job is being a single mother to two girls and playing around on my own small-scale hobby farm.

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I'm a RN and needed to do this for my self. Had surgery 1/13/14 and down 35 pounds since Christmas. 60-70 to go

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