Question:
Having a Lap RNY-I'm an RN when can i go back to work?

Refering to lifting turning etc.    — Jodie T. (posted on August 25, 2007)

August 24, 2007
I would say about 6-8 weeks. Jeannie
   — jjeanniespets1

August 25, 2007
I too am an RN- had a lap RNY about 16mos ago- however at that time I was mostly office work- Case Manager/CDE - my doc put me off for 4 weeks- and even at that time I tired easily- It took med about 4 mos. before my energy really came back- It is the physical part of our job when we do hospital work that I would ask your doc about- the administrative is no problem- good luck I know you weill feel better and you will definately make a better impact on your patients. Donna (RN for 36 yrs) 286/133
   — dabby

August 25, 2007
A friend of mine in support group was out 6 weeks. She's an RN, too.
   — jammerz

August 25, 2007
I was back in 2 weeks. Med/surg nurse with full assignment. Good luck to you!!!
   — anyce

August 25, 2007
I would recommend being off work for 6 weeks.
   — AngelaC.

August 25, 2007
I am not a nurse, but I am mammographic technologist. I had a lap rny and went back to work in 2 1/2 weeks. My job doesn't really require alot of lifting, and I have really cool co-workers who would help out alot if I needed it!
   — jlw0423

August 25, 2007
it all depends on you -- i went back to work at 17 days with open rny -- i work with behavioral adults and i was back doing full restraints my first day :) had no choice in the matter -- good luck to you :)
   — RCassety

August 25, 2007
I am a RN who works on a physical REHAB unit. My surgery was May 30 and my first day back to work was June 30. My surgeon said it was fine and I have had no problems.
   — MAG