I am newly scheduled for my surgery (sleeve) on January 5. My question is, how long should I be off work? I am a nurse and work 12 hour shifts on a busy unit in the hospital. I am concerned about the fatigue, working those kinds of shifts. Any input is appreciated. Thank you and I'm very excited/nervous

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.

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

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

Edited November 15, 201510 yr by SweetPotato

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!