I'm a nurse who works 12hr shifts, on my feet for most of my shift. I'm getting sleeved on apr 13 in mexico which is next week. I only managed to get a week off after and I'm back at work on the 23rd. To all my fellow nurses and other professionals who are walking for a long duration of your shift, Is this possible?

Also to note, I have not told ANYONE about the surgery. No one at work/hr, no friends, and not to my parents or to my boyfriend. The only one who knows is my brother (who I know will not blab) and I only told him just in case I die out there or something lol

Nurse here too and I haven't told anyone either. Rny for me so [emoji1374]only need like 2 weeks off

I'm a nurse in a crazy ER. I was just sleeved on 3/31 and I'm scheduled to go back on 4/9 so we're kind of in the same situation. I'm hoping I'll feel energized enough since I'm finally getting some protein in [emoji51] I'm sure there are lots of people on here with more insight but I can definitely follow up once I return this weekend!

I'm a nurse in a crazy ER. I was just sleeved on 3/31 and I'm scheduled to go back on 4/9 so we're kind of in the same situation. I'm hoping I'll feel energized enough since I'm finally getting some Protein in [emoji51] I'm sure there are lots of people on here with more insight but I can definitely follow up once I return this weekend!

Omg i hope you're doing well. Yes pls f/u!!! I play it off so cool on the exterior but I'm a nervous wreck inside. I can't believe I'm getting sleeved next week[emoji15] [emoji15]

I'm a nurse too. I took 3 weeks off, but it will be 3 1/2 the way my rotation worked out. I go back on Monday and will let you know how things go. I do 8 hr shifts, but literally stand the entire day. Surgical-wise, I think I'll be ok. My incisions have healed well. I'm a little worried about my energy levels as I'm still not eating many calories. But, my main concern is fluids. I can't drink when I'm in the procedure room.

I am also a nurse who is planning to have the sleeve next month. I don't have my surgery date yet, I will finish my pre-op appointments on the 20th of this month. I have told my nurse manager who is really cool and have planned to take two weeks off. I am looking forward to seeing how other nurses are doing once they go back to work.

[emoji1374]for us all

I'm an RN in a very busy L&D unit. I was sleeved a year ago. Just had my surgiversary on Tuesday! I took 4 weeks off and glad I did. The issue for me wasn't pain or mobility. It was being able to get 60oz of water and 60g of protein in. For the first month we can eat/drink so little at a time it requires frequent food/hydration breaks. I knew I wouldn't be able to do that on my busy unit. So I took the month. That's what worked for me. But I've seen other people with desk jobs take off only a week. Whatever works for you. Just be sure to get your protein and water in!!

I'm a nurse who works 12hr shifts, on my feet for most of my shift. I'm getting sleeved on apr 13 in Mexico which is next week. I only managed to get a week off after and I'm back at work on the 23rd. To all my fellow nurses and other professionals who are walking for a long duration of your shift, Is this possible?
Also to note, I have not told ANYONE about the surgery. No one at work/hr, no friends, and not to my parents or to my boyfriend. The only one who knows is my brother (who I know will not blab) and I only told him just in case I die out there or something lol

I am a nurse and I will be out 4 weeks. Mainly because of the lifting guidelines at my hospital. My surgeon said it may even be longer because of the amount of weight the hospital requires us to lift. I think it's more employee health that won't clear me u too surgeon says it's ok to lift the heavier weight.

So glad I found this! I'm a nursing student and I'm terrified I won't get enough water in (more so with clinicals). If I have to hide a water bottle in my bra I will lol. I really don't know what to expect. I do know I would just die if I pass out in the hospital or something. But I have the summer to heal so I'm hoping for the best. Getting sleeved next month!

9 hours ago, kf42 said:

I am a nurse and I will be out 4 weeks. Mainly because of the lifting guidelines at my hospital. My surgeon said it may even be longer because of the amount of weight the hospital requires us to lift. I think it's more employee health that won't clear me u too surgeon says it's ok to lift the heavier weight.

Best to be cautious (if you can) with lifting. 4 weeks is probably wise.

Good luck!

I'm a nursing assistant. I took 6 weeks off. I had the sleeve on December 2nd. Although I took that time off, the first few days were rough. About the third or fourth day it got better. I work on an Antepartum unit.

By the way you will be cold after surgery.

I'm an ER RN in a very busy ER, I took 9 days off... I did ok I just had to remember to drink all day. I also told my supervisor I had hurt my back and was put in a lower accuity area to diminish lifting.

Went back to 12 hrs on my feet at 3 weeks 2nd week I was fine just was tired quicker...
The pain seemed to be gone after a week

progress starts in the mind

ER nurse in a busy department. Sleeved 3/29 back 4/18. Doc wants me wearing an abdominal binder as a reminder not to lift. 12 hour shifts.

Everyone knows I had the procedure as I've been very open with my coworkers.

I was sleeved 4/4 and doctor signed to go back 4/24 with no restrictions, I'm a night nurse on 36 geriatric floor. Hopefully I'm ready.