voluptuous_aj 111 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 I'm a nurse on a busy medical ward and I currently have approx. 3 weeks off PO before returning to work.... Can anyone tell me if this is long enough? Or should I be trying to get more time off work??? I really don't know what to expect for PO recovery. I'm booked in for 18th Dec, and going away for a week over new years, will I be feeling relatively normal by then?? 1 Katewell reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katewell 1,023 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Im not a nurse but im 3 weeks post op ,even though I'm far better than I was a week ago I don't think I could manage working for more than a Couple of hours ! I start of good in day by noon im buggered and sore again ,I think by 5-6 weeks would be good as my sister is a nurse and I see how demanding her job is whilst im just pottering around house and ending up a painful mess 2 voluptuous_aj and boobalicious_melb reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voluptuous_aj 111 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Im not a nurse but im 3 weeks post op ,even though I'm far better than I was a week ago I don't think I could manage working for more than a Couple of hours ! I start of good in day by noon im buggered and sore again ,I think by 5-6 weeks would be good as my sister is a nurse and I see how demanding her job is whilst im just pottering around house and ending up a painful mess Thanks Katewell, this is what I'm scared of.... I will obviously have to be on my feet running around after people and worried I will tire so quickly.... Maybe it's time to request another 2minimum weeks off ?? Uh oh.... I don't think I thought this though enough lol 2 boobalicious_melb and Katewell reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katewell 1,023 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I highly recommend it ,it's a very demanding job ! We love our nurses 💜 1 voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voluptuous_aj 111 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I highly recommend it ,it's a very demanding job ! We love our nurses 💜Aww <3 1 Katewell reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imperfectly_lou 1,102 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I'm an ICU nurse so a fair bit of lifting and reaching. I took 4 weeks (and a few extra days off) and I think this was the right amount. I was very careful reaching for the first week and my boss kindly didn't give me any dialysis patients for a few weeks. 1 voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
love and glitter xo 697 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 Im a vet nurse with subfascial placement and I'm back at work on day 5 and I'm okay as long as I'm not holding down animals or walking too much- so basically reception work. Would love to know how other vet nurses go! 2 voluptuous_aj and sissy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voluptuous_aj 111 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 Oh noooo.... my NUM (nurse unit manager for those who don't know) has flat out declined any further leave saying it's now maxed out in Jan.. I guess I should've expected that for this time of year, but now what do I do?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouldering 81 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I'm a nurse. I don't work on the wards anymore but I've taken 3 weeks off. I'm lucky because when I return I'll be doing non-clinical for 6 weeks. Oh noooo.... my NUM (nurse unit manager for those who don't know) has flat out declined any further leave saying it's now maxed out in Jan.. I guess I should've expected that for this time of year, but now what do I do?!?! can you take the leave you have booked (I'm assuming its annual leave) then get a sick certificate for your op. Then you're entitled to those extra weeks of leave when you're supposed to be returning to work. 1 voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donatella 5,791 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) 3 weeks is fine. I went back to ICU 2 weeks post my revision (bilateral capsulectomy and implant replacement with 550cc) just take it easy. 3 weeks would have been fantastic. Edited November 25, 2015 by donatella 2 voluptuous_aj and sissy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabby1 861 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 Before my BL and BA l worked on an extremely busy and heavy medical ward. (We are talking obese, old and bariatric patients here) There is no way l would of gone back at three weeks. People can say 'take it easy' but you never know what situation you are going to get thrown into. I overdid my time off but l was lucky enough to have a supportive (male) NUM. I took three weeks annual leave, three weeks sick leave and then two weeks in charge (so desk duties) Overkill? For sure, but l wasn't going to take any chances! I would allow for at least four weeks, can you take sick leave? Good luck. 1 voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donatella 5,791 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 Your implants aren't going to fall out and the incisions bust open. If you can only get 3 weeks off you will survive people go back on less. 1 voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabby1 861 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 True Don! I have heaps of leave (annual and sick) so l was taking full advantage of it while the boss was happy! 2 donatella and voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donatella 5,791 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 I would say take a lot of time off if possible but it doesn't sound like it's possible we've all had that NUM who wouldn't budge. I would take the 3 then they the rest as sick if needed and then they can't do sheeeeet! 4 voluptuous_aj, Katewell, Gabby1 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhingingPom 171 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 I've now had 4 x ops and work in emergency and have gone back after 2.5 weeks. It's been fine, as we don't do that much lifting, and if we do there will be like four nurses rolling so you kind of pretend to lift whilst the other three do the work.On the occasions I have needed to lift or push something I've just "oh my shoulder is a bit sore, would you mind doing it?" to a colleague or orderly as I have never let management know as my last NUM was very unprofessional and discuss everyone's confidential issues with other staff members.My only worry is CPR - so I have avoided the resus rooms like a plague, but there are always some new grads that are mega keen to jump on a chest and about 20 people when someone arrests so touch wood I don't find an arrested patient."I know you've gone in cardiac arrest Mr demented 98 year-old with a "for all measures order" despite your multitude of co-morbidities, but do you know how much I've been through to get these bad boys fixed"?! 4 donatella, Gabby1, Bouldering and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donatella 5,791 Report post Posted December 2, 2015 I've now had 4 x ops and work in emergency and have gone back after 2.5 weeks. It's been fine, as we don't do that much lifting, and if we do there will be like four nurses rolling so you kind of pretend to lift whilst the other three do the work.On the occasions I have needed to lift or push something I've just "oh my shoulder is a bit sore, would you mind doing it?" to a colleague or orderly as I have never let management know as my last NUM was very unprofessional and discuss everyone's confidential issues with other staff members.My only worry is CPR - so I have avoided the resus rooms like a plague, but there are always some new grads that are mega keen to jump on a chest and about 20 people when someone arrests so touch wood I don't find an arrested patient."I know you've gone in cardiac arrest Mr demented 98 year-old with a "for all measures order" despite your multitude of co-morbidities, but do you know how much I've been through to get these bad boys fixed"?!Hahahahah God I love you 2 WhingingPom and voluptuous_aj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voluptuous_aj 111 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks lovely ladies, I'll stick with the three weeks and just get a medical certificate if I feel I need it. I work with a really supportive team so I should be ok to return.... but if not, 'cough cough' I'm sick & what can they do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
