Question:
Are you working more as a post-op?

Good morning, AMOS. I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about ways to increase my income. I certainly have more energy now, so I feel I could tackle a second job, or maybe start a part-time business. A lot of ideas are running through my head. We're not bad off, but I'd like to have money for some travel, maybe a new car, you know, enough not to feel like it's just paycheck to paycheck. What are any of you doing? Has anyone decided to start a business or take on extra work? How is it going? Do you have the energy and stamina needed? If you're willing to share some ideas, I'd love to hear them. Thanks, and have a wonderful day. Lap RNY 9/11/03, 270/165/???    — Carlita (posted on August 11, 2004)

August 11, 2004
I have registered to go back to college 2 nights a week. I've lost about 180 and am still 454 pounds and 9 months out. If I can do it at this weight, someone who's lost as you have and are at the weight you are I would believe could handle a part time second job. You may want to increase your exercise in the evening and on the weekends just to build more stamina to get you through any rough weeks in the future. Good luck!
   — Edessa

August 11, 2004
I went back to college on a part-time basis and everything is going well. I also volunteer alot more than prior to surgery. I go to a wellness center 4 - 5 times a week. I have so much more energy now along with working 45-50 hrs a week I fill up my time.
   — debmi

August 12, 2004
Well, I have always been a very high-energy sort of person, both morbidly obese and not. I guess you could read that on my profile :) I work a full time + job, work part time about 25-30 hours/week, volunteer a lot, and do a lot of support for others, and own a small business, plus help my husband with his own business. I don't know if I necessarily felt an energy change after WLS - I just sort of hit the ground running anyway. I have kind of a "fake it 'til you make it" mentality" that has always worked for me, because no one has EVER handed anything over to me while I have sat still, waiting for it :) And I do it all on about 400-700 calories/day at 28 months post-op Lap RNY. I exercise quite a bit too, mostly biking and walking. <br><br>So go get 'em, tiger! Just keep getting in your protein and water. - shelli k<br>www.rnylacrosse.com
   — kultgirl