Hey, Thanks for the shout. I am a little forelorn this day as my HR department contacted me. They had worked out a loan for me because the surgery is not covered by our insurance. Then out of the blue now that I have done all the testing and have a surgery date they are saying.."wait we are meeting on the 19th to decide possible benefits for the WLS"! I am beside myself, if I wait it may be covered but if I give up my date there is always the chance it wont be and I have to start again. Man! I hate this @!#! I want this so badly and have been working for 2 years for it. I hope it all works out as it should. I am really trying to be positive. I've lost 14 lbs on the protein shakes in prep for the surgery so it can't be that bad right? Talk soon...nice to meet you...good luck on your surgery! Carolyn

Hi Carolyn, I work in L&D as well I am having the Roxy in January on the 6th to be exact. I wish you well and please let me know how you are doing. B

Hi my name is Heather. I am a NICU RN. I love my job. I am also a WLS pt. I had RNY gastric bypas 2/22/02 and lost 195lbs in 1.5 years. At the 2 year mark I started to develop stomache aches, I was feeling hungry, and gaining weight. I am now in the process to have a revision because I had a staple line disruption, developed GERD and ulcers and have regained 85lbs give or take. When people used to ask if I'd do it again I said yes, now I am.

I'll definitely look into it, thanks Karen I sooo wanted to just find a job where I'd be applying everything that my nursing heart has to offer....just was a bummer to hear that the salary would be so low for a nurse extern/nursing assistant. Overall, I'm keeping my patience nearby and just seeing what comes up. I should be done with my RN in about 2yrs, tops...so, have something to look forward to!

hahahaha, I'm not saying a word. I found myself totally ignorant of items in my general knowledge when it pertained to me. My dr diagnosed me with atelectasis. I didn't even know how to explain it to my family!! Yet, I work as a surgery nurse, and feel very competent explaining it to OTHER patient's famlies... gee****s a brain belch.