susan6161 142 Posted October 30, 2013 First, let me say that I am extremely grateful to my new sleeve for giving me a chance at controlling my weight. Yet, I feel all I do is time out my day...water, Protein, Water, protein.....repeat, repeat, repeat. I seem to get both in about 4-5 days a week but just can't make it all 7 days. I am 11 weeks post-op and I guess I figured it would get easier. I am a teacher and don't always have the time to get water in when I teach for 4 hours before my first break. It is something I need to learn to deal with better. I have seen great results...44 pounds lost post-op and 64 pounds overall. I would gladly welcome any secrets any of you may have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted October 30, 2013 I don't think there is a law against keeping a bottle of Water at your desk and taking a drink as needed...You may want to give it a shot....Bet no one even looks at you differently!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susan6161 142 Posted October 30, 2013 I don't think there is a law against keeping a bottle of Water at your desk and taking a drink as needed...You may want to give it a shot....Bet no one even looks at you differently!!!! Oh...I do keep a bottle at my desk, but I never sit down. I work with special needs students and we are always engaged in an activity. I am going to start setting a timer to remind me to stop and drink a few sips. By no means is this the end of the world...I just need to get it all figured out. Having one of those days, but it will be fine: ) 1 Nevermore reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted October 30, 2013 Oh...I do keep a bottle at my desk, but I never sit down. I work with special needs students and we are always engaged in an activity. I am going to start setting a timer to remind me to stop and drink a few sips. By no means is this the end of the world...I just need to get it all figured out. Having one of those days, but it will be fine: ) It takes a special person to work with these children and give them so much of yourself....Amazing... You are going to put it all in order I just know it.... 1 Nevermore reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted October 30, 2013 You are to be admired for what you do. My sister-in-law is a special needs teacher and she shares her experiences with me. You need recognition for what you do and I wager to guess you need a raise! On top of it you made this incredible decision to change your life and to do it during the school year. You should be proud of yourself! I'm a pre-opper, so I have no special words of wisdom for you other than, "hang in there". Thank you for what you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanbat 5,889 Posted October 30, 2013 I worked with special needs kids and adults for many years so I know where you are coming from. I don't know how aggression intensive your situation is but perhaps a bottle holster would not be out of bounds. Here are some varieties: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/water-bottle-holster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
