If you are a bedside nurse, wondering how long before you went back to work. Worried about being on my feet for 12 hours as well and the physicality of the job post op. Thoughts?

I'm in Missouri, pediatric ER nurse. I had my sleeve 1/23 so I'm 3 days post op. I was planning on taking 2 wks but with the weight restrictions I will have to take 3-4 wks. Thankfully I have the time built up to take paid LOA. I don't want to go back unless I'm 100% ready:)

I work med/surg 12 hour shifts. I waited 6 weeks as my job required I be able to lift at least 50# before releasing me. I enjoyed being able to just concentrate on my body and learning to eat again. if you can take the time.

I was sleeved the 9th of this month and went back the 24th. It was ok. I was def sore. I work 12 hour shifts in the med-surg icu. But It was nice to get back into the swing of things

Curious of how you all set up time off... Did you do a full LOA/FMLA or did you just schedule a vacation?

I was thinking of scheduling a vacation and letting my manager know of lifting restrictions.

Im an ER nurse doing three 12s so I don't want to over due it.

File FMLA papers. You never know how long you will need. As far as, vacation.. that depends on how your time off is paid. I took 4 weeks off. I thought I could take just 2 weeks, boy... was I wrong!! Way to weak, plus you got to stay hydrated and get used to your new way of eating!! Good luck

Yeah, After posting I realized how silly the post was! Already talked to my manager today about a LOA/FMLA and gave her a heads up on restrictions. I am still working on my preop stuff (psych assessment in a week and a half) but I wanna be ready to go!