I'm impressed. I couldn't do that rigorous of a diet without the help of surgery. I was just wondering though, aren't you worried that you might get totally burnt out on the shakes before you have the surgery, and that's when you NEED them. I would, but I am impressed with your dedication. I'm glad I am not required to lose before surgery. I did hear that it's really bad to have a night-before-surgery pig-out. I will probably do that a couple nights before and just have liquids or soups the day before. Anyone else have any thoughts about that?

Hi All, I have scrubs I'd like to pass on, mostly one XL, a few XXL. I am 3.5 weeks post-op and down 20 lbs. But my numbers are on a plateau; that awful scale thing says I'm still -20 but hasn't moved in TWO WEEKS! I am losing inches so I really shouldn't complain. And I'm wearing smaller clothes. Let me know if anyone is interested in my uniforms. Sue

1. What is your specialty? In 1987 I went to work for the local community hospital as apretty green LVN. Did a little LTC, then moved to the acute side. Started working on my RN and got it in 1990. Have done Med-Surg, Peds, OB, ER, and Surgery, both as a staff RN and Supervisor..... not doing the supervisor thing again, thank you very much . I loved OB and Surgery, by the way. In February 2002 I started working on my BSN with National University, and had my degree conferred in January 2004. I flew to San Diego in May 2004 and participated in commencment ceremonies. I walked all over the Embarcadero, and I had a blast. I have my PHN Certificate also... In 1995 I changed channels, and went to work for The California Department of Corrections at a new prison here in Susanville. Today I am #1 in seniority, and am looking forward to retiring in a little over 10 years. 2) Other areas of interest or experience? Peds,OB, Med-Surg, Surgery, ER, Correctional Nursing..... 3) Years as a nurse, and how long it took to master skills in your area? 17 years as a nurse, and I am still mastering my skills. I feel that with the BSN deree, I look at things more analytically, if you know what I mean.... 4) Your dream job? When I retire from CDC, I want to work for Public Health.. kids, moms, preventative health, education..... Working for CDC is fine, great pay, benefits, and job security..... but I really get tired of seeing how much the state pays for these "Convicted Felons" and what they get... ... If they would put a fraction of this money into at risk communities, then there would be less inmates. Of course, I need them for my job, so it is pretty much a catch 22 situation. Rebecca Wilson 7/22/03 267/135/GOAL

That is so generous! I live in California and work as an RN and am pre op...would love to take you up on the offer. May i pay for the shipping? Thanks, Jane

I have a ton of ceil blue 4X scrubs...if anybody would like them, I will make arrangements to get them to you... Mary