What should I do?

I think that's an excellent Idea. Working toward your degree may help take your mind of the wieght loss. It's alot easier to be watching your weight when you are working toward other goals. I know what you mean about getting attached. I was a nurses aide for years. Now I manage a group home with developmentally delayed adults. I am seriously attatched to many of the clients I work with. You can't help it when you spend every day with them. The become like family members. Good luck with whatever you do.

I'm not in either field, but I am going thru a similar change in my life right now. My level of obesity is controllable with diet and exercise, but if your's is dangerous, you might consider that lapband procedure. I have seen people have amazing results from it. That aside, if your do love criminal justice and have had it with nursing, then get back in school, figure out the finances, move in with Mom (if possible) and get a part time job at some benign mega-store like Bestbuy or something. Set your goals, write them down, make a chart/calendar and every day look at it so you know you are one day closer to your goals.

well friend,belive me.obesity is no big dual.losing weight is easy if you make your strong mind to.so i think the problem is which career attract you more.choose your preference.and then consider whether and how to get through obstacle in your way such as obesity or anything else.take care.