Bandsters in Nursing/Health Care Fields

[EJRN 79]

Hello I am An RN and I work in peri operative services' date=' specifically same day surgery. I had my lapband where I work so was actually a patient in my own dept so there was no hiding it! I had my surgery on a Wednesday and went back a week and a half later per my MD instructions. I didn't have any problems and the soreness was gone by then. Most of the advice I see in here is good such as "you need to call your surgeon or speak to the bariatric nurse". I don't really see anyone giving out inappropriate advice, which is good . Good luck and let us know how your doing! As far as telling everyone, you could actually be an inspiration for others as a fellow nurse in my dept was for me. :0)[/quote']

Will you be there this Wednesday ? I'm the 0730 case !!!

[Lori123 170]

Will you be there this Wednesday ? I'm the 0730 case !!!

Where are you having your surgery at?

[EJRN 79]

JSMC. I work nights on ICU.

[Lori123 170]

JSMC. I work nights on ICU.

Yes I will be there! I'm the team leader of SDS. I'll see you then!

[EJRN 79]

Yay!!! Can't wait to meet you.

[Lori123 170]

Yes I will be there! I'm the team leader of SDS. I'll see you then!

Also, I'm not aware they do caths! There was a case where an agency nurse thought the surgeon wanted one so she did it but you won't have a Cath. I know what you mean about people being gossipy but since I work in SDS, there was no hiding it. I will check on you in recovery also. The bariatric nurses are great too.

[Lori123 170]

Yay!!! Can't wait to meet you.

Me too! Get you some Popsicles and gas x strips for when you get home. :0)

[beanie80 146]

Lori don't they usually do at least an in and out cath during the surgery? since it is under general anesthesia? the PA at my bariatric office mentioned it. I do hope I'm wrong about having to have a cath!!

[laralen02 38]

I specifically asked about a cath. They said the surgery was so short, I would not need one. They did make me pee before I went home.

As far as eating at work...I always make sure I have a few staples in my bag like yogurt, cheese sticks, Jerky (krave brand is awesome), and Protein shakes. Before I got used to how the new "hungry" feels, I used to forget to eat until I was shaking and dizzy. But I do better now. I bring leftovers from home or smoked salmon, and I heat my food up THEN clock out so I can get a full 30 min to chew and eat slowly. If I can't manage to find 30 min to eat, out come the Protein Bars and shakes!

[Lori123 170]

Lori don't they usually do at least an in and out cath during the surgery? since it is under general anesthesia? the PA at my bariatric office mentioned it. I do hope I'm wrong about having to have a cath!!

No we usually don't do caths for the lapbands

[KAATNS 1,473]

I did not have a cath.

[zacnpaisleysmom 0]

On that note' date=' how soon after lap band were you able to go back to work at a hospital taking care of patients? Our new schedule has been posted and I'm looking to pick up shifts in July, but I'm not sure when I will feel well enough to work and move heavy ICU patients around. I'm having surgery June 26th and my doctor has said I can start exercising 2 weeks after surgery[/quote']

I'm an RN case manager and had surgery on a Friday and was back in my office on the following Tuesday. The walking, along with lots of Water was key for me. At post op day 7.... I am so much more aware of my abdominal, and accessory muscles. I bought an abdominal girdle to remind me not to lift and use good body mechanics. I also started Medifast because I just didn't want to deal with planning. So thankful to give and receive support from this forum. Good luck all!

[Lori123 170]

Lori don't they usually do at least an in and out cath during the surgery? since it is under general anesthesia? the PA at my bariatric office mentioned it. I do hope I'm wrong about having to have a cath!!

No we usually don't do caths for lapbands

[ItsANewDay 119]

I'm an RN case manager and had surgery on a Friday and was back in my office on the following Tuesday. The walking' date=' along with lots of Water was key for me. At post op day 7.... I am so much more aware of my abdominal, and accessory muscles. I bought an abdominal girdle to remind me not to lift and use good body mechanics. I also started Medifast because I just didn't want to deal with planning. So thankful to give and receive support from this forum. Good luck all![/quote']

I also use Medifast. I'm pleased with it.

[beanie80 146]

Wanted to let the other healthcare providers know I was banded on Wednesday at my hospital! I actually didn't know any of the nurses (that I can remember) but I do remember waking up and demanding to know my bp/hr haha. They told me what my vitals were and I said 'oh, ok, good job team, keep up the good work'. lol. I'm sure they thought I was nuts. I also was asking for an incentive spirometer at one point and asking them to make sure I had SCDs on so I didn't get blood clots, like they didn't know that already. I don't remember any of that though. Has anyone else been banded recently? have any good stories of when you were drugged and trying to direct your medical care??