alichael

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1. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

   alichael replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi, thanks for all the comments. Gompers, I am already on Metformin, and it's not helping so far! I excercise regularly but find it more difficult due to all the weight i carry. I also work 4 days a week on a very busy orthopaedic ward! So its no...

2. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

   alichael replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thanks for the advice to you both. I have tried hard and often to loose weight. I have tried everything from jenny craig, weight watches to the fruit diet, Atkins diet, nothing works. I have polycystic ovaries also which makes it a little harder. ...

3. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

   alichael posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi, I am a mum, wife, nurse and obese! I am looking into a gastric bypass, they cost enough!!! But I think it will be worth it. Any comments??

4. Total Knee Surgery

   alichael replied to lifesaverwv's topic in Orthopaedic

   Dont for get to keep your feet moving in the first 24 hrs, to keep away the DVT's! Also icepacks are great! I know in our ward we dont access icepacks enough but they really do make a difference. Also just remember it can take up to 18 mths to get...

5. Moving to Australia

   alichael replied to alichael's topic in International

   I lived there for a few years, and I know Queensland is not backward! It is the nicest state of Australia, relaxed, best weather, and kindest people! Thanks :uhoh21:

6. Moving to Australia

   alichael replied to alichael's topic in International

   Thanks for that :)

7. Moving to Australia

   alichael posted a topic in International

   Hi I am moving to Australia (Brisbane) I need to know what level I would be..... level 1 or 2 and what step/year. I have been qualified for 7 yrs. Also what is the pay rate I can expect (approx). Cheers

8. ortho post op pain control

   alichael replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopaedic

   What is ON Q????

9. questions about new zealand....

   alichael replied to jbwozny's topic in International

   One thing i can say is stick with the main centres: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch hospitals! You would be bored int he others! I work in a small rural hospital (600 bed) and any too major trauma is transported to Hamilton or Aucklan...

10. ortho post op pain control

    alichael replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopaedic

    They are usually started in PACU and continue on the ward. We do block heights with our epidural patients. If they have full motor block we reduce the epidural to run at a slower rate. Our patients usually mobilize with the epidural, as long as th...