gastric sleeve post op care

Question
I have researched this procedure but cannot find out in great detail but I am having difficulty finding the specific information on post op care, diet, restrictions. I am an Emergency Nurse and cannot take off work but for a 6 day leave to have the surgery and will be expected to go back to work. I will need to physically able to perform my job tasks. Will lifting need to be restricted? How Long? I have no other health issues except obesity so I can only hope there are no post op complications. Please help so that I can plan for the necessary precautions.

thank you in advance
Diana

Answer
Diana,
The best person to answer your diet and restriction questions is your surgeon, so I really must direct you to him/her for your specific dates.

I think I am safe to say that it is a long shot for you to be back at work as an ER nurse only 6 days after the procedure.  Aside from the question of whether your surgeon "permits" you to go back to work, I think there must be significant doubt about whether you will "feel" up to work.

This is probably not the answer you were seeking, but I hope it is helpful.

Dr JP

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