Changing my life.

This surgery has changed my life so much. I am so much happier, more in control of my life I feel. One of my reasons to have this surgery was to fit better in desks at school so I could get my degree in nursing. Well I would of never thought this surgery would change even my mind on what I want to do in life. I was so excited to go back to school but now I am excited because I have finally been honest with myself. I dropped all my classes tonight, I don't want to go in healthcare anymore. I finally realized that I was settling for something that would be easy to find a job in but I didn't really want to do it. Now that I have lost all this weight I feel I can succeed in something else. I was making my choices for all the wrong reasons...hmm just like with the food before surgery. I still feel like I am giving up, but my husband keeps telling me that it is giving up if I would of continued to the end and then said I don't want to do it. I have scheduled an appointment at ITT on Friday to see what they can offer me...I really miss working with computers like I use too. Tracey

Wow! I understand completely. I know that just in my short time postop, I feel I am getting in control like no other time in my life. I agree with your husband. You are not giving up ............you are giving to yourself. Sounds like you just might find the right place for you. Congratulations. Carol

Thanks so much Carol! I am doing so much soul searching right now. I have so much going on in my life right now...I really need to minimize the stress. And thanks for agreeing with my husband...he is usually right but I usually don't admit that Tracey

Tracey, Good for you! I think making a decision like you did shows how empowered you are now. They say almost 85% of working people are in jobs they dont really care for, so kudos to you for making a move that you feel will make you happier. Amy

Thanks for the call this morning Amy! You always have this way of lifting my spirits when I am down. You just know what to say to make me think more positive about things. I wish I could do that, I just know how to make people chuckle with my off the wall comments. Tracey

Congrats on you decision. I can totally agree with you on how you feel, went through that myself. About 16 years ago when I was 30 I was in school for a management degree, working in a management position that I hated. I quit my job, changed my major and became a nurse. Nursing was for me and was the best decision I ever made. I am one of those nurses that loves her work and job. You have to go where your heart is. Best of luck....Chris

I am really glad this is happening now instead of later. I am 33 and looking for a career, but I need to do something I want to do. I have a degree in Human Services...I didn't work in the field. I had my Basic X-ray tech license...I didn't work in the field. I worked in computer support and loved it for years...I did accounts payable, I love that too. I think I had fat on the brain that was hindering logical thinking . Thanks sharing your experiences with me, it makes me feel a lot better about my choice. Tracey