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Just A Mediocre Day

Today was my first day back at work since taking 3 days off for vacation. It seems like a small whirlwind for me since I was able to return back to work just to leave again on Thursday for the big day. I have only told a handful of my closest coworkers just because I am a pretty private person. But if someone asks I just tell them. I do not care about the looks or the surprise on their faces. I get that enough from my immediate family.

 

I had my pre op today and it felt weird. There was no particular reason for it or maybe because I hate hospitals. I dread the words "we are going to need to get some blood" since my veins are tiny and the last time someone had to pull out the ultrasound machine to find one.

 

On a good note, I may be able to work from home the second week of my recovery which is a definite plus for me. Just waiting on that paperwork from the dr.

 

Today I had to send a mass text to my friends to ask someone to sit with me before and during my surgery. I am one of those independent people that hates to burden anyone and I always try to do it myself. But after the nurse looked at me like "what do you mean no one will be here" I figured I would break down and ask. It was short notice but I do have a friendly face to look to when I open my eyes. (sometimes it sucks to be single)

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Marisa46

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Wow! Thursday you must be so nervous & excited! I can relate to sending an email to all of your friends. I'm really independent too and I don't want to be a burden. I hadn't thought about my time in the hospital. I was just concerned with getting a ride to and from! The mass email is a good idea--thanks for sharing it!

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