Four Days post op 11/2/08

I know that I am going to start going downhill when it comes to writing in my journal so I better keep it up while I have a few minutes. I went to church today. Still no one knows about surgery. I’m glad. Today some friends are moving back into their house after several months. Usually I would be the first in line to help. My family is still going to go. I can’t lift anything and I don’t know what kind of believable reason I would give about not being able to help. I thought about saying that I had my appendix out while I was out of town. I feel bad about lying though. Maybe I’ll skip. I have lost some weight, but once I can eat I’m worried that I will gain it all back. I have to start working on getting 60 gm of protein. I don’t know how to do it without kickin back protein shakes, but 3 a day is what I should do and that will get my protein in. Well I guess I know what I need to do. I will work on that!

Tomorrow is my first day back to work. I am nervous. What if I am hurting, what if I get grilled as to why I am just on liquids. I am keeping that appy excuse in by back pocket.

…..……Well I went to our friend’s house to help. I just told 2 people that I had laproscopic surgery but I didn’t want a big deal made about it. I just didn’t want them to think that was being lazy. Guess what. I over did it! I got home at 6:00 pm and went straight to bed. I should have known better.

I guess it serves me right. More later.

I had my surgery 10 days ago, and I went back to work after 4 days. It was very difficult to move around, but I did it...slowly but surely. You should not be afraid of sharing your experience with your co-worker; I did! People are curious are they are going to ask questions, so why not tell them? My co-workers are very supportive; they help me get around, carry heavy stuff for me, and they check on me throughout the day to make sure I am ok. Allowing them to be part of my surgery has helped me tremendously....maybe you should give it a shot.