Sleeve Procedure?

Can anyone who has had the sleeve procedure done answer some questions for me?  Realistically, how long does it take after surgery to be able to return to work,  I work in the ER and I really just can't be off for weeks.  Also, how was the pain after surgery and when you went home.  I am not a great pill taker, and this worries me a little.  Thanks for any help ! Kathy

Well, I do not know anything about the sleeve, but you might want to try and post this on the VSG board for feed back.  I had RNY, and following my surgery I was given liquid pain killer, or any pills you have to crush. Because everyone is different when it comes to tolerence level for pain, so you would have to take a look back at your past experience to know how well you tolerated it.