I'm concerned about how well I'll be able to perform my academic duties during clinical rotations after surgery. I've read that people have to constantly sip fluids through the day. Is this for the rest of our lives?

I'm currently in the phase when I'm competing for a seat in the program so clinicals wouldn't be until Fall of 2019 at the soonest. I'm looking at getting a VSG this summer.

That many years out, do any sleevers go without food or drink for up to 3 or 4 hours? I might be able to sneak sips in some settings, but if I'm in the OR, I can't keep stepping out or bring a drink with me.

not that you asked for the advice of a nurse practitioner student but i had my surgery in november and went back to clinicals soon after that. the recovery isn't as brutal as u think. good luck.

29 minutes ago, nzl034 said:

not that you asked for the advice of a nurse practitioner student but i had my surgery in november and went back to clinicals soon after that. the recovery isn't as brutal as u think. good luck.

Thanks! The surgery is something I really want/need and I think it will really help me improve my health and my general performance, but it's also not reversible so I'm just making sure I've got all the info. Are you happy with your surgery? How has it affected you and your academic performance?

Edited February 15, 20179 yr by PAstudent

i am so happy i did it. i had zero issues with school. i missed one day of class and was right back to it. there's nothin negative i can say about the surgery!