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Hi! My name is Meg. I'm from the peach state. I have been a registered nurse since 1992 and I'm currently manager of my department Vascular and Interventional Radiology. I'm scheduled for sugery March 8th. I am busy preparing for everything--I feel like there is so much to do!! Sometimes it seems like it's taking forever--other times it seems like it is going soooo fast. I am sooo excited 
. I cannot wait to be thin! My favorite saying has become "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!" That is going to be my motto! I have four children--two are still young 7 and 10. 
Any suggestions for them in explaining my hospitalization and recovery? Would love to be able to ease their concerns. Thanks for all of your support, comments, suggestions and prayers.
Huggggs!
Meg
. I cannot wait to be thin! My favorite saying has become "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!" That is going to be my motto! I have four children--two are still young 7 and 10. Any suggestions for them in explaining my hospitalization and recovery? Would love to be able to ease their concerns. Thanks for all of your support, comments, suggestions and prayers.
Huggggs!
Meg 
Hey Meg,
We meet again 
We seem to have so mu*****ommon. Surgery dates, we're both RNs, we both are managers ( I am the Nurse Manager for Inpatient Services for an alcohol and other drug abuse substances rehab. facility). I too am currently getting everything in order at work so that I don't have too much chaos to come back to when I return.
Tell me, how much time are you taking off from work?? I haven't decided yet. I am having lap RNY. My surgeon says two weeks if you have a desk job, but I'm thinking more on the lines of 3, maybe 4 weeks. Don't want to come back too soon. 
And you won't believe this.....but I have 4 children!! Hey, this is getting kind of scary Mine are 20, 18, 15, and 11. My 20 year old will be on Spring Break from college when I have the surgery done, so she will stay with me there.
Let's stay in touch Meg. We can be not only surgery sisters, but surgery buddies.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Nancy 
We seem to have so mu*****ommon. Surgery dates, we're both RNs, we both are managers ( I am the Nurse Manager for Inpatient Services for an alcohol and other drug abuse substances rehab. facility). I too am currently getting everything in order at work so that I don't have too much chaos to come back to when I return.
Tell me, how much time are you taking off from work?? I haven't decided yet. I am having lap RNY. My surgeon says two weeks if you have a desk job, but I'm thinking more on the lines of 3, maybe 4 weeks. Don't want to come back too soon.
And you won't believe this.....but I have 4 children!! Hey, this is getting kind of scary Mine are 20, 18, 15, and 11. My 20 year old will be on Spring Break from college when I have the surgery done, so she will stay with me there.
Let's stay in touch Meg. We can be not only surgery sisters, but surgery buddies.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Nancy Nancy,
You are right!! SO mu*****ommon--weird huh? 
I am to trying hard to accomplish all of my "duties" before 3/3/05. I preop 3/3 and will spend the weekend cleaning, packing, making last minute purchases etc and have my son's birthday party! ARGGG!! We mom's have soooo much to do! Also JCAHO is visiting my facility in April. I am also suppose to have lap RNY. I am going to stay out 3-4 weeks--depending how I feel. (I've got to be back by the 1st week of April for the JCAHO visit. On our mock survery my team hid--can't imagine them without me to back them up!! And, believe it or not--my hospital is under going magnet certification--they'll be there 3/15-18--so I've been busy getting ready for that too!!) I have heard that you get really tired after week four ("hibernation syndrome") have you heard that? My 19yo will be on spring break that week also--she'll be a big help! How awesome to have you for a surgery sister and buddy!! I am so glad you contacted me again. 
I feel like we were put in each others lives for support and friendship! Look forward to hearing from you soon!!
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Meg
I am to trying hard to accomplish all of my "duties" before 3/3/05. I preop 3/3 and will spend the weekend cleaning, packing, making last minute purchases etc and have my son's birthday party! ARGGG!! We mom's have soooo much to do! Also JCAHO is visiting my facility in April. I am also suppose to have lap RNY. I am going to stay out 3-4 weeks--depending how I feel. (I've got to be back by the 1st week of April for the JCAHO visit. On our mock survery my team hid--can't imagine them without me to back them up!! And, believe it or not--my hospital is under going magnet certification--they'll be there 3/15-18--so I've been busy getting ready for that too!!) I have heard that you get really tired after week four ("hibernation syndrome") have you heard that? My 19yo will be on spring break that week also--she'll be a big help! How awesome to have you for a surgery sister and buddy!! I am so glad you contacted me again. I feel like we were put in each others lives for support and friendship! Look forward to hearing from you soon!!
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Meg 
Hey Girl!
How are things going? Guess what I found out yesterday? Jcaho is coming the week of March 7th!!!! Can you believe that? A WHOLE month early 
! I have met someone thru the messageboard who lives close by (Warner Robins). She is having to travel out of state for her surgery. She is scheduled a week before us--3/1. We have also found a local support group called the "Mini Me's" . She went tonight. I didn't go because for the 2nd time in 2 weeks because I have a nasty cold and am not feeling well--and I got my flu vaccine!! Has anyone volunteered to be your angel? Noone has for me. Maybe someone will volunteer before our big day!! Good to talk with you again! 
{{{{Hugs}}}}
Meg
! I have met someone thru the messageboard who lives close by (Warner Robins). She is having to travel out of state for her surgery. She is scheduled a week before us--3/1. We have also found a local support group called the "Mini Me's" . She went tonight. I didn't go because for the 2nd time in 2 weeks because I have a nasty cold and am not feeling well--and I got my flu vaccine!! Has anyone volunteered to be your angel? Noone has for me. Maybe someone will volunteer before our big day!! Good to talk with you again!
{{{{Hugs}}}}
Meg Sorry you're not feeling well. 
I feel for you with JCAHO coming in less than a month. We just had our site review in Jan. by our accrediting body, CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Fortunately we came through with flying colors. I pray the same will happen with you. Hey but at least now you won't have to worry about the upcoming inspection while you recoup, cuz it will already be done!!
Today at work I am holding a focus group with my nurses to determine the role of the midshift nurse. I added a new shift a few months back that comes in mid-morning 11 am to 7:30 pm. The purpose was to help the dayshift nurses with admissions and to provide better customer service. Now the nurses are bickering with each other about what this midshift nurse is responsible for. I try not to be a dictator, so this focus group is to give them a voice. If they cannot come to any reasonable solutions, however, then it will come down to what I decide. They may not like that. Wish me luck.
The coincidences just keep on rolling in. I plan on going to a support group that my surgeon's office has organized. It is held the 3rd Thursday of every month, so tomorrow is the day. Hope to find out some more interesting info. They are holding a contest for one of the members to name the support group. My surgeon will decide which name he likes best out of all the entries. Don't know what the winner gets. Free surgery would be nice Anyhoo, they have guest speakers. Tomorrow is supposed to be some kind of physical therapist. I'll let you know how it goes.
No, I do not have an angel yet. HEY ....maybe we could be each other's angels. You don't have to be in the same state. That would be cool. Let me know what you think about it.
Hope you get over your cold soon. Drink some tea with honey. You'll feel better. Hopefully you can 
that nasty bug.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Nancy
I feel for you with JCAHO coming in less than a month. We just had our site review in Jan. by our accrediting body, CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Fortunately we came through with flying colors. I pray the same will happen with you. Hey but at least now you won't have to worry about the upcoming inspection while you recoup, cuz it will already be done!!
Today at work I am holding a focus group with my nurses to determine the role of the midshift nurse. I added a new shift a few months back that comes in mid-morning 11 am to 7:30 pm. The purpose was to help the dayshift nurses with admissions and to provide better customer service. Now the nurses are bickering with each other about what this midshift nurse is responsible for. I try not to be a dictator, so this focus group is to give them a voice. If they cannot come to any reasonable solutions, however, then it will come down to what I decide. They may not like that. Wish me luck.
The coincidences just keep on rolling in. I plan on going to a support group that my surgeon's office has organized. It is held the 3rd Thursday of every month, so tomorrow is the day. Hope to find out some more interesting info. They are holding a contest for one of the members to name the support group. My surgeon will decide which name he likes best out of all the entries. Don't know what the winner gets. Free surgery would be nice Anyhoo, they have guest speakers. Tomorrow is supposed to be some kind of physical therapist. I'll let you know how it goes.
No, I do not have an angel yet. HEY ....maybe we could be each other's angels. You don't have to be in the same state. That would be cool. Let me know what you think about it.
Hope you get over your cold soon. Drink some tea with honey. You'll feel better. Hopefully you can that nasty bug.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
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