Any MedSurg Nurses who've been sleeved?

[Bonefixer 13]

Wow! Hadn't thought about CPR being strenuous exercise until now. Glad y'all mentioned that one. My biggest worry, so far, has been the long days and short breaks.

Has anyone found a lunchbox or Bento box that you will use when you return to work? Worried about portioning and overly large containers. I don't want to look like a construction worker carrying a huge lunchbox for a minuscule amount of food and beverage.

Also, any advice on a high Protein snack that I can keep in my scrubs pocket for moments when you just can't get away?

[butterfyeffect 257]

Yeah, work in general can be strenuous exercise, especially when you work in the ER like I do. CPR, pushing stretchers, getting patients in and out of bed... I took the full 4 weeks off of work until my activity restriction was lifted because of this.

As far as a high Protein snack that you can keep in your pocket, I have found these Think Thin bars that aren't bad sugar and carb-wise, and have 20 grams of Protein per serving. They are really dense, though. It takes me about 45 minutes to eat one of them, and I am a year out from surgery. Not sure how I would have done with them right after surgery. Almonds are another good one, although not quite as high in protein.

Edited May 25, 2015 by butterfyeffect