I am curious about recovery time. I am an ER nurse in a busy ER. Do you think it's possible to go back to work after 2 weeks? Any information is appreciated!

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No lifting, pulling or pushing anything over 15 pounds for 6 weeks. So I would day unless you can get away with just doing iv lines and caths I think most of your job would be pretty hard. Maybe a month you could do most things, but at two weeks, no.

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I am retired now, but was still working when I was sleeved in 2012. I worked 12-hour shifts in a busy L&D unit. My physician took me off work for six weeks. Truthfully, I could have gone back to work in four weeks. However, with the extra time, I was able to learn and organize my new eating plan.

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I'm an RN in a busy Labor & Delivery unit. I took a month off. No way I could go back after 2 weeks.

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At the time i had my sleeve I was on a step down critical care floor. I went back after 3 weeks and did great. I had some nausea spells and of course getting in water was hard but I'm here now lol so I guess I did alright

I haven't had the surgery yet, and had to quit ER because of my arthritis (RA/PsA) but if the lifting restriction is 15 lbs, there's not much in the ER's I've worked in I could do. Maybe fast track/clinic, but even then you have the odd patient that needs moved from a wheelchair to the bed or such. Even lifting a leg to help with a cath insert is more than 15 lbs for most adults.

Hi. I'm new here and came across this post. My orientation is scheduled for Monday 8/9. I too have a lower bmi. I'm very similar to u happy chick. I also work in the ER and am 5'9. Weighing the same. I am going to try to take 3 weeks off. I am waiting to hear how u do. I'm so excited for you as well. Good luck. Keep us posted.

I work in a busy ER and today am one week post op. I've had surgeons tell me it would be ok to go back to full duty at 2 weeks. I'm feeling pretty good but certainly don't think I'm ready for work yet. Even tho I work with amazing people that know I have a sleeve and will help with the heavy lifting.

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My doctor won't give me a full release for 6 weeks. I'm an RN in long term care and they wont let me return with lifting restrictions. I planned on 3 weeks but i guess i get 6. I am going to try and make the most of it. Spend lots of time with my son

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I went back 21 days after surgery to a busy ER as well. The first week was a but difficult. I had some pain after eating but I know I ate too fast. I was careful with my lifting. The following week I was ready to go!!!

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I'm a TCU and I had 6 weeks off. No way I could've gone back after 2. Maybe I could've pulled it together at 4-5 weeks but my surgeon said 6 full weeks with the type of work we do

So I work in a busy ER also. My Dr told me I should be ok to go back at two weeks. I am planning on taking 3 weeks off as of right now. We are so so busy! I am worried about getting Fluid in not to mention lifting bending reaching grabbing stretching "half running" etc. want to know how everyone else has done at 3 weeks. I don't think 4 weeks will be an option- maybe. Maybe one week in triage??? Could u go back at 3 weeks?

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No

Ok. I so truly appreciate the help.

I'm glad you asked this.. I'm a RT and was wondering the same..all I think of is how I would be no help should there be a code??? Transport?? Or perhaps a patient needs repositioning something etc. ?!! Many things previously mentioned..

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So I work in a busy ER also. My Dr told me I should be ok to go back at two weeks. I am planning on taking 3 weeks off as of right now. We are so so busy! I am worried about getting Fluid in not to mention lifting bending reaching grabbing stretching "half running" etc. want to know how everyone else has done at 3 weeks. I don't think 4 weeks will be an option- maybe. Maybe one week in triage??? Could u go back at 3 weeks?

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I definitely understand the half running.. at my hospital (like many hospitals), us respiratory therapists are usually clear on the other side of the hospital or in dungeon. Lol.. so we usually have to hall ass to every emergency!

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