how long to take off work? RN here

[dmedic72 130]

Looks like we're sleeve brothers. I just got my clearance email yesterday. I guess my first official shift will be Monday. Austin, Texas here. I hope you're well! Stay in touch!

[dmedic72 130]

I went back to work after 3 weeks. I was having some pain for my first few shifts and I was pretty week. It wasn't that bad though. Even before my sleeve I never ate a lot at work. And I still don't now. I do drink a lot of calories when I get sleepy which is probably the worst part, but I have to be alert.

[dmedic72 130]

I would pretty much fast during my 12 hour shifts except for Water. That has to change now, after surgery. I'll just add more water and boost Protein. I take Adderall for wakefulness and that also acts as an appetite suppressant so I sometimes have to embeber l remember to eat. My partner usually takes care of that part though. Lol

[dmedic72 130]

Thanks. When was your surgery? I'm trying to preplan with Water and Premier Protein shakes. I typically work two busy 12s and one slow 24. We'll see how it goes. At least it's not summertime!

How'd it go? My surgery was last of Oct so I'm looking at going back around Christmas. And you're right about the time of year, I thought the same thing. I'm a big sweater in the summertime. Would be easier to get dehydrated then.

I just had my first shift back last night and I did great! It'll take some conditioning, but I think I'll be fine.

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[SweetPotato 142]

i went back on day 7... felt fine. I'm a therapist in a medical setting... lots walking and stairs.

Edited November 15, 2015 by SweetPotato

[taylokat 180]

I work in a day surgery unit. It's a busy unit but not a lot of lifting or anything. I had the surgery on a Friday and only took 9 days off (I took one week and went back the following Monday). Although I was tired, as long as I got my fluids in, I was fine. Just napped when I got home!