RN twelve hour shifts

[relateableRN 7]

Hey everyone. I’m going to be getting the sleeve in a couple of months but every time that I work I have huge second thoughts because I don’t know how I will find the time to eat and sip Water all day between managing patients. I work on a tele/step down unit with four patients. Anyone out there have any thoughts?

[abefroman329 704]

Eating is three meals and two Snacks a day, and they want you to eventually get to three meals, so that's a temporary problem. As for Water, if you have a long enough commute, you could drink 32 oz on the way to work and 32 oz at home, or 16 oz on the way to work, 16 oz on the way home, and 32 at home.

[abefroman329 704]

It's been hard for me to get to my Water goals lately because it's been so cold out, but once spring arrives and arrives for good, I should be able to get my water goals in just on the train to/from work.

[relateableRN 7]

Well I was told post op I can drink 30ml every fifteen minutes. So 120ml basically an hour. But if I am in a patients room I can’t be sipping Water while trying to get an IV or putting a foley in

[DRoseman 34]

Hey everyone. I’m going to be getting the sleeve in a couple of months but every time that I work I have huge second thoughts because I don’t know how I will find the time to eat and sip Water all day between managing patients. I work on a tele/step down unit with four patients. Anyone out there have any thoughts?

I'm an RN too and wonder this same thing. I work on a Med-surg floor.

DR Potential Sleever

[brookie 89]

i should b getting sleeved in april & im a hairdresser who sometimes doesnt have to to go to the bathroom or eat at all.im also worried about getting it all & not passing out on the floor.

[relateableRN 7]

Yea...my weight management doctor told me I should only be out for a week then at the orientation the surgeon said a month. So I am also wondering how long people with professions like these took off.

[VSGnewguy 164]

I work in a chem plant and can also have a demanding work schedule. I took 3 weeks off work and was glad I did. When I got back it was a challenge getting in Water and food on any type of routine. I just make sure I always have a bottle of water with me and sip as I go. For meals, I just make sure to eat a little something when I get a break. I'm almost 7 weeks post op now and it's getting easier each week as I'm able to eat more.

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[GreenTealael 25,413]

Pockets on the scrub shirt one with 8 oz bottle of Water (sip before you enter every room and after you exit )
The other pocket with string cheese, and a Protein Bar or Jerky

[mylighthouse 782]

32 minutes ago, Tealael said:

Pockets on the scrub shirt one with 8 oz bottle of Water (sip before you enter every room and after you exit )
The other pocket with string cheese, and a Protein Bar or Jerky

Yes, and they can reload the pockets throughout the shift if needed/able.

Great suggestion, I had no ideas on this one!

[GreenTealael 25,413]

Yea...my weight management doctor told me I should only be out for a week then at the orientation the surgeon said a month. So I am also wondering how long people with professions like these took off.

Take off as long as financially possible

[kakatlady612 1,053]

I agree with Tealael. You are a caring person in a very caring profession. I was a STNA for 20+ years, very nearly became a LPN. Take some time to take care of you first. You yourself are very important also.

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[relateableRN 7]

I understand. But I’m just wondering how people were feeling at certain stages.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

I'm 8 days out and feel awesome! But I don't have an exhausting job of being on my feet for 12hour shifts, nor am I doing heavy lifting. You are limited on lifting to about 10lbs for a certain length of time? Maybe 6-8weeks?

[GreenTealael 25,413]

I understand. But I’m just wondering how people were feeling at certain stages.

Sometimes you're going to have a bad day (or week) where you feel hopeless.

Sometimes you'll feel indestructible. Lol

Balance is key.