fp9107 121 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a video editor for a cable network. 1 1gorgeousgodzilla reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWaltD 87 Posted August 9, 2013 I'm a 911 dispatcher for a three county dispatch center in Northern Michigan. I've been working midnight shifts for the last 12 years and for most of my adult life. I'm curious how many others would attest that shift work throws their eating habits (and sleeping) into a spiral of chaos? 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?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a RP (Rapid Prototyping) Supervisor. I make the first of everything' date=' from pen caps to helicopter engines. The parts are literally grown layer by layer using liquid photo polymers and UV lasers. In lay-mans terms....3D printing. I love what I do. I have the opportunity to work on something different every day. Although, prior to this I was in the Jewelry industry for 10 years. Prior to that I was a corrections officer. Lets just say I am diversified.[/quote'] Fascinating!! What is the most interesting device or equipment you have made with a "3d printer"? I like following the trends in 3d printing on slashdot (self professed geek here). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohh_mandyy 211 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I was sleeved May 15, 2013. Down 50 lbs! 1 BWaltD reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
washffpm 56 Posted August 9, 2013 Great topic! I'm a firefighter/paramedic in Washington state. Sent from my iPhone using VST 2 SleevedJune62013 and Madam Reverie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenniA 9 Posted August 9, 2013 I am also an RN currently doing hospice. I worked in ICU at local hospital for almost seven years my over weight body just couldn't handle it any more. back pain, knee pain, foot pain you name it. why are there so many overweight nurses? Because we don't have time to take care of ourselves. work long hours, without having time to eat and if we can eat it's not always nutritious, and too tired to exercise. Don't get me wrong I love my job, it's very rewarding but enough is enough I have to get this weight off 20 years is a long time. This is my first post i've just been reading. I haven't scheduled my surgery yet but I am hoping for January. I am scared to death, but i haven't changed my mind I was hoping to do it with in next few months but i'm out of vacation time. 6 pantala, SmilinNC, SuNMooNStaRS816 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharmingTortoise 83 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?? I'm a troll, we are just south of the Mackinac Bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpantz 64 Posted August 9, 2013 Lets see, right now i work in a UPS warehouse overnights. Its tough work but they gave me health insurance for 50 dollars a month which paid for my sleeve. And they are paying for my college, and i make a decent wage for a part time job. I was unmotivated when i graduated high school so i never gave college a real shot even though i was very smart in school. I've decided its now time to do it, So I'm going for my bachelors in biology, and hopefully into a medical school to become a dr of some sort. 7 TwinsMama, SuNMooNStaRS816, Daydra and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goirish78 100 Posted August 9, 2013 I've been a teacher of the deaf and a sign language interpreter for the past 8 years, as well as a college adjunct. Prior to that I had a career in non-profit management. As wonderful as my kids are, I've realized that college is a better fit for me, so I'll most likely be applying to PhD programs this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleevedJune62013 167 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a video editor for a cable network. My son really wants to get into that! How competitive is your field. Any advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Foor 655 Posted August 9, 2013 I have worked in Emergency Medical Services (ambulance) for the past 23 years, currently a Paramedic/Supervisor for the last 13. I am noticing more and more emergency services personnel showing up all the time here, funny most people would think we would all be healthy and fit from all the running around we have to do, of course if you haven't ever done the job you don't understand the amount of down time and pure stress of the job. I believe the stress in the medical fields are what truly lead to there being so many medical oriented folks who are overweight and therefore likely to get VSG. 7 SuNMooNStaRS816, Daydra, ProudGrammy and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirabelle 64 Posted August 9, 2013 Lets see' date=' right now i work in a UPS warehouse overnights. Its tough work but they gave me health insurance for 50 dollars a month which paid for my sleeve. And they are paying for my college, and i make a decent wage for a part time job. I was unmotivated when i graduated high school so i never gave college a real shot even though i was very smart in school. I've decided its now time to do it, So I'm going for my bachelors in biology, and hopefully into a medical school to become a dr of some sort.[/quote'] Djilo91 Curious, how long were you off after surgery due to lifting restrictions? 1 danpantz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpantz 64 Posted August 9, 2013 Mirabelle, i was out 4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buplee 556 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a Managing Director at a Fortune 50 financial firm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilRed🔥Mama 101 Posted August 9, 2013 I am a Certified Medical Coder and the Office/Billing Manager for a Physical Therapy practice in the Tampa Bay area, Florida. Married for almost 16 years to an amazing, supportive husband and Mom to 3 red-haired boys 12, 10 and 7, who I adore and love to pieces!!! Getting sleeves on September 25th. So excited but nervous at the same time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites