Any ER nurses go back to work 2 weeks after Sleeve?

[onehappychick 45]

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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[csawesome 181]

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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[Kristine 18]

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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[Monie717 183]

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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[Mystique2015 11]

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

[theantichick 2,204]

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.

[CaN8ive 20]

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.

[tpasun 55]

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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[RhondaF 9]

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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[SunshyneRN 4]

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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[MayMarie 349]

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

[CaN8ive 20]

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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[rubia72 200]

No

[CaN8ive 20]

Ok. I so truly appreciate the help.

[boogie_badd8nt_she 43]

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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