Any Nurses Out There Getting Sleeved? Fmla

[SueRN 50]

Jaimie, are you in Florida? I remember those horrid winters in the ED. Spoiled in the Icu by comparison. I know hospitals are kind of a PIA about having drinks but maybe they would let you keep something with you to sip as you work? In the ED though I'd take as much time as I could.

[sknyinside 99]

I work on a very busy MedSurg/oncology unit. Having enough time to drink and get my Proteins and is a very real concern. For that reason, I am planning to take five weeks off. I also want to make sure that my mental clarity is at an optimum which can be compromised with the low-calorie diet initially.

I can go back earlier if I want/need to or if I feel I can.

[Pepper1382 35]

I am a labor and delivery nurse and I work 12 hour shifts. I am hoping to be sleeved in January. I can only really afford to take 2 weeks off so I am hoping that is all I will need. But when I go back I will just be hanging with the babies in the nursery for a couple of weeks which is kind of like light duty. Good luck to everyone!

[sknyinside 99]

Do any of y'all think being a nurse, we know too much and it makes it even scarier?

[SueRN 50]

Yes and no. Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. I've participated in the open version of this surgery as a first assist and know it isn't the simple procedure they make it out to be. Lots of vasculature and major organs to deal with. I'd be lying if I said it doesn't scare the crap out of me. I know the complications, although rare, are very real and can be horrible. So maybe the knowledge is scary but it's also an opportunity to stack the deck in our favor, chose a skilled surgeon, and comply with all the pre and post op instruction to reduce the risks of complications. This surgery is a calculated risk to avoid a lifetime of complications from obesity.

[Pepper1382 35]

Just got the call today that I was approved!!! So excited!! I meet with the surgeon Thursday for consult and to pick a date!!!

[Pepper1382 35]

I saw my surgeon, Dr Schneider, in Boston, MA yesterday and was cleared for surgery. Surgery date is 2/24. I need to lose 10 lbs before then, and pre op diet starts two weeks prior. I am excited and nervous! 2 months and counting!

[taylokat 180]

Congrats Pepper, this is the start of an amazing journey!

[521Diva 91]

I am having my Lapband removed and a gastric sleeve done on 11/21 and I am hoping to only take two weeks off, I'm a Nurses Aide in the Same Day Surgery area of a Hospital. Good Luck!

Did the lapband not work for you. I'm hearing that a lot. How long did you have the lapband?

Edited December 21, 2013 by 521Diva

[521Diva 91]

I saw my surgeon, Dr Schneider, in Boston, MA yesterday and was cleared for surgery. Surgery date is 2/24. I need to lose 10 lbs before then, and pre op diet starts two weeks prior. I am excited and nervous! 2 months and counting!

Congratulations. ..my surgery is 1/27/14. I haven't heard of a pre op diet. I only heard of the 3 day liquid diet.< /p>

[mscooky 7]

I also work on a busy med surg/tele. It is very busy. I was told to take at least 3 weeks off not only to recover but to get used to your meal schedule. And still no heavy lifting for 4 to 6 wks.

[rls41998 91]

I'll be 7 wks out monday and 34 lbs down woohoo! I went back to work after 3 wks. No problems at all. Never had thw tired drained feeling, never had gas pains. My biggest problem was getting fluids and Protein in. Then at about 5 wks, no more problems with that. My only blip was my iv infiltrated on 3rd day in hospital. I was going to be released so they never did start another one and I had an allergic reaction to something. Not sure what because I've never taken alot of meds and took 4 new meds while in hospital, go figure! Overall I'm happy and couldn't feel better!