READY TO GO!!

jUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT i AM READY TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING!! YIPPPEEE, I'M GOING TO BE A LOSER!!!! PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR PRAYERS! AND MY WONDERFUL ANGEL WILL POST TO LET YOU KNOW HOW I AM DOING!!! TAKE CARE, BARBARA

Hi Barbara, I am praying for you today and i will follow in 2 days. Getting nervous by now and since I have no angel I will post when I get back from the hospital next week. Take care!!!!!!!!YOU ARE A LOOSER NOW!!!!YIPEEE!!!!!!!!! Bye Anke

Barbara, You are in my prayers! My God's hand Lead Dr.Fernandez's in your surgery! With prayers, and support! Bobbie Tate

Hi. I work nights, but haven't had surgery yet. I work in critical care and do a lot of lifting. I'm planning to take off at least 6 weeks. I'm a little jealous of those with a less physical job who can go back to work so quickly. I hope all goes well for you! Caryl

I have worked some nights since surgery. You need to pack your food in a lunch pail and take it with you. Always carry water with you and you can get a cold thermos and take protein along and mix it with water andn ice from work. It does work. You will need to make sure you get your sleep of course and the exercise. There are exercises you can do while at work with downtime, walking, squats, etc..... It can be doable, you will just have to consiously make a plan. Good luck, Robin

I work nights and always have. I pack cottage cheese, string cheese, Slimfast low carb premixed shakes and cheese and cold cut wrap ups to take to work. I drink a bottle of water (2 servings ) on the way in and a bottle on the way home. I try to drink lots at work but usually end up with coffee or flat diet coke. But I do get 2 more servings in at least. On your first night of work you will probably have about 2x the protein but I always find on ty fisrt day off I only have about 20g of protein because my sleep is so messed up. But it all balances out. Nights has always been one of those inconviences and excuses as to why I ate so much so now I have used it to my advantage. I can just about pack in my protein in a night shift than a regular day!

I work nights and wondered about the same thing, I have always had a problem losing weight and working the night shift. I am taking off 8 weeks just because(my employer made me wait to take the time off) I can , but I work in a female prison(clinic/infirmary) type setting. Other than the few emergencies asthma attack, gallbladder pain, chest pain the job is pretty light, no lifting. The other prisoners who bring them to the clinic will lift them in the rare occasion they need lifting. I was able to get a permanent manifest(paperwork) that I can bring my protein behind the gate because its medically necessary, withput that everything has to be consumed in the cafeteria. -Sorry to ramble like a person, but I'm getting sooooo nervous now that my time is finally near. -Best Wishes with your journey!!!! -Simone

good luck and welcome to the losing side!!!!!!!!! May your journey be restful and safe.... I am very happy for you!!!! Peace and Prayers....