I started a yahoo group for health care professionals- nurses and others- who have had or are having WLS. I enjoy this site, but I want a place where we can speak more openly and candidly- this simply isn't that venue in my mind- its too public, we need aplace for just us nurses..... So email me if you want to join!!!!

78 lbs! I have lost a total of 78 lbs. I have not been this weight since my pregnancy in 1989. When I gained 75 lbs and had a 8 lb boy (go figure) I have lost a total of 30 inches and 4 dress sizes Good luck to you all! God Bless Joanne 325/316/248/175

Hi Holly I have been looking everyday to see if you would read my post! I am so glad you did! Anytime let me know if you need any help, I can make it up in an instant...LOL It is evaluation time at work and my manager always looks foward to reading all the BS I write to get a raise! If you cant praise yourself who can? Jen

Mary K - Thanks for the input. You must be doing a BSN program. I was 30 credits shy of my BS in Biology - and decided I really wanted to become an RN - so I started an Associate's program. I am in semester 2 of 4. It is much more challenging than any other work I have done thus far (including Organic Chemistry!!!) Truly - Thanks for the input. Didn't realize one could "dump" on aspartame - good thing to note. My date got changed to 12/27 because of the holiday. I have been able to observe patients and help care for them on the floor I am at in the hospital. It has been a great opportunity to realize what to expect post-op!! Good luck with school!! Holly

I had my Lap RNY in February. I felt pretty good within a week and was up and walking at the mall (slowly) within 48 hours after discharge from the hospital. Take it easy and rest when you body tells you to. Get your protein in and keep hydrated and keep moving when possible. Basic nursing 101. Best wishes with your upcoming surgery. I am so glad that I had it done, I would never want to go back to the way it used to be! Diana