Any nurses who got sleeved?

[AprSleever 6]

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

[klingie84 91]

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

[christine-f 4]

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 I'm sure there are lots of people on here with more insight but I can definitely follow up once I return this weekend!

[AprSleever 6]

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]

[1poundatatime 174]

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.

[Rita48 65]

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.

[klingie84 91]

[emoji1374]for us all

[Monie717 183]

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!!

[kf42 4]

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.

[Kris_Aloha 45]

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!

[1poundatatime 174]

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!

[MsShortyDee 160]

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.

[SoCalLaura 53]

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.

[Stephanielp 120]

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

[Coah 37]

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.