Working nights post op

wryan1 · February 9, 2008

Hi everyone!!! I am wondering if anyone has gone back to work while still on liquids? ?? I am returning to work on Sunday night (8pm to 8am) and I am currently on a diet of 3 Protein shakes/day with one "snack". I am thinking of spreading my shakes out during the day before so that I can have one at night. And since I will be sleeping the majority of the day after, I may have one or two after midnight.......does anyone have any advice? Thank you for all replies!!!!

losingjusme · February 12, 2008

i was on liquids when i returned to work. just space them out the same as you would during the day. have 'breakfast' at 9-10pm, 'lunch' about 2amish, 'snack' about 5am then 'dinner' when you get home.

you can do this!

Elisabethsew · February 12, 2008

Welcome! I also work 12.5 hour nights (RN) and didn't have a problem returning to work. I had a shake at 3 AM, another at 9 AM, and had the 3rd before I went to work @ 4-5 PM. Bring in some cup-a-soups (tomato has more protein), and some Protein Water so you stay hydrated.

wryan1 · February 13, 2008

Thank you both so much for the advice! I have worked two nights now and have done ok so far. I did space my shakes out like you both suggested and I actually had more energy than I did before I was banded (you know, when I ate all night to keep myself awake).