This is my first post here. There are plenty of big and skinny ppl in my class. I am a large. When doing each other's BP in lab, one skinny small girl said to me: "smaller ppl tend to have lower BP". I know Htn can exist in anyone regardless of sz. I am on BP meds to make mine normal, but it really hit me where I live.
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I hate when people make generalized comments about that. I may be big but my BP and cholesterol is spot on.
One thing I get flack for is drinking Diet Coke I et the "oh it causes cancer blah blah blah" I'm like bring me the studies to prove it" and "oh btw you smoke hows that working out for you" I only drink 2 during a 6 hour period. My seatmate I'm forced to sit next I'm ready to shank.
I hate when people make generalized comments about that. I may be big but my BP and cholesterol is spot on.
One thing I get flack for is drinking Diet Coke I et the "oh it causes cancer blah blah blah" I'm like bring me the studies to prove it" and "oh btw you smoke hows that working out for you" I only drink 2 during a 6 hour period. My seatmate I'm forced to sit next I'm ready to shank.
I know what u mean, when ppl are all like u shouldn't drink diet drinks, there bad for u...OK but u SMOKE during every break, and binge drink on the weekends..like thats healthy!! ppl really get on my nerves and yes, I know this is not related to the topic but that just gets on my nerves..
I hate when people make generalized comments about that. I may be big but my BP and cholesterol is spot on.
One thing I get flack for is drinking Diet Coke I et the "oh it causes cancer blah blah blah" I'm like bring me the studies to prove it" and "oh btw you smoke hows that working out for you" I only drink 2 during a 6 hour period. My seatmate I'm forced to sit next I'm ready to shank.
I'm heavier and my bp hovers around 110/66. I too hate comments like that. I've noticed in clinicals that the norm is less and less what people assumed.
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I'm not a woman, but I am overweight and in the nursing program. As bad as it is, I learned early that we practice a lot of the procedures on each other. I've already gone through the humiliation of receiving a bed bath from one of the other students, now I'm learning that we'll have another round when it comes to giving a CPX. Helpful to learning skills, yes; embarrassing to us biggun's, oh yeah.
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The older I get, the less I care what other people say or think about my weight. Unfortunately, it is one of the few things left that society accepts open prejudice against. I am, by far, the largest student in my class. I had trouble with the uniform when first buying it- when I told the women what size I needed, she actually laughed, and then attempted to cover it up with a 'cough', followed by 'no honey, the uniforms don't come that large...' I am uncomfortable sitting in the desks at school. But, I'm fat on the outside, not the inside. My labs, for years, have been within the textbook ranges, I passed my stress test with flying colors, and my cholesterol and A1c results are consistently better than my friend's (who's about 110lbs soaking wet).
I am flabulous. I have a big ego behind me and carry my assets up front for the world to see. Being overweight is no more a measure of one's intelligence or ability any more than height or skin color would be. I didn't find my weight to be a problem going through the program- in fact, it was a little bit of a help for the other students because they had to learn to use different equipment (slide boards, large bp cuff, et al) when I was the 'patient'. Until the schools put into their pre-reqs or handbooks that students are to wear a specific size uniform, or they have to maintain a weight within a range, don't let it get you down. Be confident in yourself, be confident in your skills, and its a win-win situation for you and the patients you will care for.
I'm heavier and my bp hovers around 110/66. I too hate comments like that. I've noticed in clinicals that the norm is less and less what people assumed.
Me too. I'm a chunk, and doctors always assume that I'm ridiculously unhealthy. My blood sugars, my blood pressures, and my cholesterol levels are all beautiful. So phhhft.
To the OP... I didn't suffer in nursing school being overweight. (I'm a size 16-18.) However, now, as a nurse, my ankles and knees hurt every day, and it's just generally a lot rougher on me than I thought it would be, especially given that I've never been a little girl. That being said, don't get down on yourself. Nursing school is hard enough; you don't need to worry about beating yourself up on top of it. Make little lifestyle changes when you think you can, and I'm sure that those pounds will eventually come off.
Plus I have Hashimotos thyroiditis and a TSH level of about 21 when they last check. I NEED that diet coke to stay away (actually I'm quite perky so when they get my tsh down to normal levels I bounce off of walls)
the older i get, the less i care what other people say or think about my weight. unfortunately, it is one of the few things left that society accepts open prejudice against. i am, by far, the largest student in my class. i had trouble with the uniform when first buying it- when i told the women what size i needed, she actually laughed, and then attempted to cover it up with a 'cough', followed by 'no honey, the uniforms don't come that large...' i am uncomfortable sitting in the desks at school. but, i'm fat on the outside, not the inside. my labs, for years, have been within the textbook ranges, i passed my stress test with flying colors, and my cholesterol and a1c results are consistently better than my friend's (who's about 110lbs soaking wet).
i am flabulous. i have a big ego behind me and carry my assets up front for the world to see. being overweight is no more a measure of one's intelligence or ability any more than height or skin color would be. i didn't find my weight to be a problem going through the program- in fact, it was a little bit of a help for the other students because they had to learn to use different equipment (slide boards, large bp cuff, et al) when i was the 'patient'. until the schools put into their pre-reqs or handbooks that students are to wear a specific size uniform, or they have to maintain a weight within a range, don't let it get you down. be confident in yourself, be confident in your skills, and its a win-win situation for you and the patients you will care for.
I must say this thread has really encouraged me. Sometimes I let myself listen to the voices in my head that tell me that I am too big, and am not worth the effort I am making to better my life and my family's lives. Thanks!!!
Keep your chin up. People come in all shapes, sizes and colors and you are just as worthy of a quality education and nice, new scrubs as the size 2 girl sitting next to you in class. I try to follow this: Just be yourself, be kind and take good care of your body!
Plus I have Hashimotos thyroiditis and a TSH level of about 21 when they last check. I NEED that diet coke to stay away (actually I'm quite perky so when they get my tsh down to normal levels I bounce off of walls)
Off Topic...but wow! 21 is high! I have Hashimoto's, too. I am not considered overweight, but I had a hard time losing weight after my last child---and that is when it was discovered (but my level was 1/3 of what yours was, you poor dear!). Take care of yourself!
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I hate when people make generalized comments about that. I may be big but my BP and cholesterol is spot on.
One thing I get flack for is drinking Diet Coke I et the "oh it causes cancer blah blah blah" I'm like bring me the studies to prove it" and "oh btw you smoke hows that working out for you" I only drink 2 during a 6 hour period. My seatmate I'm forced to sit next I'm ready to shank.