Banded Nurses?

[tpagern 2]

does anyone know of a good nursing agency to work for in east texas? I wanted to get an application from somewhere that was recommended.

[faithmd 14]

Try allnurses.com and then look in the Travel nurse forum or agency nurses forum (I think they have one), there's LOADS of good info there!

Good Luck!

I didn't tell a soul at work, I can't imagine the constant well-meaning questions about how much have I lost or what am I eating or should I be eating that.

[kaninag 35]

Yeah my boss asks me a lot when are you having your surgery...I mean I dont mind that what i do mind is ppl telling me how to eat....you know I know that post surgery i will be limit on food intake but at this point I'm not so I am gonna eat kinda what I want...and they act like i'm gaining a hundred pounds in the process....surprisingly i havent gained any....but what do they know right??!!

[eastxnurse 0]

Epic Med Staff in Tlyer is great , I've worked for them almost 3 yrs...

[HHWALJ 0]

Hi. Glad to see so many nurses. I'm scheduled for band on Dec. 18, 2007. I'm so nervous to have it done so close to the holidays.

[tpagern 2]

thanks! I am thinking of adding to my salary with a little bit of agency work.

I am still dealing with a new tightness after the second fill and (slight unfill). This is what I thought the band would feel like. I really have to sip, sip,sip, and chew chew chew. My hunger is much less too. Love it.

[vfran 0]

Hello to all,

I'm a nurse of 34yrs retired after 30 missed is so much went back after a year. Work in the ER now before was Infection Control. NO one knows about my surgery including my family. banded 10/19/07 having a hard time getting exercise program started due to knee injury. Anyone got suggestion on how I can get my Water in having a hard time of it.

[vfran 0]

I don't know how to update my ticker but I have lost 14 lbs since being banded.

[wannabhealthy 0]

I also just happen to be a Nurse. Began as an ICU Nurse, and for the last 21 years work Long Term Care. Currently ADON at a great facility. I should be banded by April 08, and am very excited at the possibility of increased energy, and perhaps enjoy for once Clothes shopping!!!

[moonrider 0]

I am not a nurse,I am a nurse aide CENA,and I know with out us alot of nurses would be swamped with more than you have now.I give alot of you nurses alot of credit.I would not want the pressure that is given some times to you.Most of the nurses I work with trust me and have me do as much for them as I can.I am having my surgery in January and I can't wait.I have every one making me worried and telling things like.....you know people have died from that.So wish me luck.

[wannabhealthy 0]

Dear Moonrider, The CNA's have a very difficult job, I respect them for all they do, often with little respect, and certainly not enough monetary compensation. I wish you success and may be worth remembering...don't do anything about excessive weight, and it is most certainly a premature death due to all the complications that will eventually "get ya".

[TXbandit 4]

We nurses know the CNAs do the hardest work THANKS for all you do....Just wait 'til your co-workers see you flying down the halls with tons of energy!

[kaninag 35]

Before I started nursing school i worked as a CNA...IT IS DEF HARD WORK!!!!

[sfeiner 2]

I agree. What would nurses do without CNAs? A lot more running and lifting and clea-ups, that's for sure/ I've been a cna, an lpn and an rn. cna is the hardest. I' also an EMT. So I take my hat off to CNAs of the world.

[Talyn 0]

:ranger:<p>Hey</p> <p> </p> <p>Talyn here I am an RN, graduated in 1988 ! YIKES. I just completed my Master's degree this past March and I am currently pursuing my doctorate. I work in manged care. My clinical speciality was; hospice and high risk antepartum nursing.But I love managed care it allows me to take care of my children and my husand and myself.</p> <p> </p> <p>I was banded 9/19/07 so far have lost 35 lbs. Feeling great, looking better. LIfe goes on!</p>