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  1. 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

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Total Knee Surgery

    alichael replied to lifesaverwv's topic in Orthopedic

    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....

  5. Moving to Australia

    alichael posted a topic in International Nursing

    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)....

  6. Moving to Australia

    alichael replied to alichael's topic in International Nursing

    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

  7. Moving to Australia

    alichael replied to alichael's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for that

  8. ortho post op pain control

    alichael replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

    What is ON

  9. questions about new zealand....

    alichael replied to jbwozny's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  10. ortho post op pain control

    alichael replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

    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...