KatesJourney

Congrats on your weight loss! I started to experience this same thing 4 weeks post-op. Come to find out my blood pressure was VERY low. After losing significant weight, I no longer needed my blood pressure medication. So grateful for my sleeve!

Weird, vivid dreams that I remember when I wake up. The first week post-op they were about high fat, high carb, hi-calorie foods I was eating in the dream. Woke up anxious, thinking I screwed up, lol!!! Next came a few weeks of random celebrity interactions. I've hung out with Tom Brady and Giselle, Vince Vaughn, Prince. Dreamed I was breaking out of prison, too. I'm not even going to comment.

I have been off 5 weeks so far; my leave is 6 weeks. I am an O.R. nurse, and the job can be very physical at times. In addition to that, getting fluids and Protein in can be a real challenge when there are no scheduled breaks; you take one when you can. It may be 5-6 hours into my shift depending on what surgery I'm involved in.
It's also hard to predict "bumps in the road" during your recovery. I lost a week or so due to severe swelling/unable to tolerate fluids. Ended up in the ER for fluids. I had seriously low blood pressure by week 3 that caused dizziness, almost passing out a few times. Come to find out, I no longer needed to take my blood pressure medicine!!!
Everyone's journey is unique. I personally would have been unable to do my job until week 4 or 5. I plan on enjoying this last week off while I feel great!

Hi Kate! I too am an OR nurse! I had bypass on March 26th! Yes! Getting my fluids in has been a huge struggle at work- I went back after 5weeks and should have taken longer as I was exhausted the first couple of weeks! As you know- most ORs are hurting for nurses- so I guess I bargained before I returned to work as I knew they needed me-I asked my manager and director if I could keep a water bottle in our sub sterile so I can step out occasionally to drink- thankfully they agreed. I’m good if I get 32oz in while at work- I have had to leave work early as was pretty dehydrated and weak- couldn’t even process clearly- the next week got 2liters of fluid( after 6sticks as I was so dehydrated!) but felt so much better! Listen to your body- talk to your supervisors - they are in medical field and hopefully will work with you!

I have been off 5 weeks so far; my leave is 6 weeks. I am an O.R. nurse, and the job can be very physical at times. In addition to that, getting fluids and Protein in can be a real challenge when there are no scheduled breaks; you take one when you can. It may be 5-6 hours into my shift depending on what surgery I'm involved in.
It's also hard to predict "bumps in the road" during your recovery. I lost a week or so due to severe swelling/unable to tolerate fluids. Ended up in the ER for fluids. I had seriously low blood pressure by week 3 that caused dizziness, almost passing out a few times. Come to find out, I no longer needed to take my blood pressure medicine!!!
Everyone's journey is unique. I personally would have been unable to do my job until week 4 or 5. I plan on enjoying this last week off while I feel great!

Just received my surgery date. I’m May 30th as well.

Doctors key into disease, Nurses key into health and improving lives, Can you detect a little bias here?

Nurses always have the most interesting work stories in my experience!

I'm also a nurse, mental health for me.

Great to hear from you both! I've been an O.R. nurse for 25+ years; not sure if I'm more nervous or less because of that fact, lol! Anyway, if anyone has any questions about being a surgical patient, ask away! Looking forward to checking in with you both as we move through this journey.

Hey all! I am having LapBand removal, VSG, and hiatal hernia repair May 30th. I'm hoping to connect with people having surgery close to my date to support each other. Let's do this!!!!

Great to hear from you both! I've been an O.R. nurse for 25+ years; not sure if I'm more nervous or less because of that fact, lol! Anyway, if anyone has any questions about being a surgical patient, ask away! Looking forward to checking in with you both as we move through this journey.

I am having bypass on May 29th so very close. Welcome to the boards!

Hello I am having sleeve surgery on 5/23. Since its after midnight here I am 2 weeks away ahhh. Lol it's nerve wracking and exciting. This is my first surgery ever so I'm trying to keep my nerves down but I am starting 2 week liquid diet today. My doctor let's me have a small meal a day with it so not too bad. Anyway good luck to you as well and I'm excited to share our successes on here. It's a very emotional journey for sure and we all can support each other here. :-)

Hey all! I am having LapBand removal, VSG, and hiatal hernia repair May 30th. I'm hoping to connect with people having surgery close to my date to support each other. Let's do this!!!!