Week Three From The Loser's Bench

Today is day 21 post op. The time has just flown by. Not that I mind, I can't wait to feel more like me. I went back to work and that was a challenge. My first day back was a 12hr shift at a busy Urgent Care Clinic. My co-workers were great and did all of the heavy lifting, physically. They really helped me out a lot. I did well getting in my fluids per the usual was having a hard time getting in my protein shake. There was a moment where I just so wiped out I thought I was going to have to go home. Luckily a doctor friend took me out for lunch and got me a protein smoothie and wouldn't take me back until I was better. It brought me back to life, I finished the shift and went home and fell right asleep. Since then I have been doing much better at work. I think my energy level is improving too.

The main thing I have been dreading about going back to work is the attention. Only a couple of people know that I had a VSG, when I had my gall bladder removed and hiatal hernia repaired. A couple of people mentioned to me that they could tell I had lost weight. One doctor told me in front of the nursing staff that I was becoming eye candy. His words not mine. I could have died. I didn't think the weight loss would be so noticeable so soon.

I had my first follow up with my surgeon. He says I am progressing well. He wants me to continue on liquids and get in those protein shakes. I can't wait until week 5.

Overall, I feel much better physically. The largest incision is almost completely healed. This week's weight loss is 1 lb. I weighed in at 226.4. I was a bit disappointed but I know I am doing the best I can for me right now and my body has been through a lot and this is a part of the process. My total weight loss is 24 lbs down since surgery.