I am an LPN in Louisville Ky I do home health PRN for the past 3 yrs been a lpn for 6 years, the weight is making it so tierd to work I am 5'3 and 233 lbs and mostly of it in my hips but and thighs. I have my first consult with Dr. Mark shina Next Tuesday the 27th. Any advice od any info reguarding Unithe Health Care PPO? Thank for any help!!!

I started the process back in Sept and was just approved. Since Sept Ive lost 50lbs. My dr said to maintain and dont lose anymore. He said I will still do the liquid diet prior to lose a few extra pounds. When I went to the nutritionist she said that I should start practicing my post-surgery eating habits a month or two prior to the surgery so I could get use to what I would have to go thru. That would help me drop some pounds as well. I wouldnt worry about it too much... maybe try walking a 1/2 hour in the evenings if possible so you can eat the same but burn more calories. Don't forget that different times of day you can weigh different and depending on how close to your cycle you are as well. Also if you are eating/drinking a lot of sodium you could be retaining water. :)

Hey Everyone! My name is Jeanine and I have been a LPN for 2 years! I am scheduled for RNY on April 7th....really nervous!!! Please keep me in your prayers as I am going South of the Border for my surgery! Thanks, love and blessings!! Jeanine

Hi Michelle, My name is Mary (pre-op) and I am new to this site--I found it via a support group in Minnesota two weeks ago. I have been an LPN for about 10 years--currently not working. We just moved here from California last month. I too was previously a Director of Staff Development in a long term care facility. I don't think this messageboard is as active as some of the others. Mary

count me in to I have lost 130 now and I have my profession back again. I hurt so bad before I thought I was going to have to give it up...Louann my yahoo name is [email protected]