It is amazing how each day makes a huge difference!! I am back to work this morning. I have a desk job and it is mostly data entry. I am an accountant for the State of MO and I work in individual income tax. As you can imagine.. we are quite busy!! I must admit I am fairly weak and my brain feels like I am in a fog. I am managing to get my 60 gm of Protein in and staying plenty hydrated. Just going to do what I can do and plug along.

Kathy

Wow! you're back already. I was sleeved on 4/10 and have my 1 week follow up visit tomorrow. also transitioning to soft foods. Can't wait to have something with texture - refried beans never sounded so good!

It is amazing how each day makes a huge difference!! I am back to work this morning. I have a desk job and it is mostly data entry. I am an accountant for the State of MO and I work in individual income tax. As you can imagine.. we are quite busy!! I must admit I am fairly weak and my brain feels like I am in a fog. I am managing to get my 60 gm of Protein in and staying plenty hydrated. Just going to do what I can do and plug along.

Kathy

It was the same for me- one week off. The first few days was a bit tiring, but then I felt pretty good. And after the next weekend, I was fairly normal again. Good luck to you!

I went to work about a week after my surgery. It wasn't easy driving to and from and being able to focus an my clients at first, but very doable. CONGRATS! Take care of yourself.

i came home with a drain which comes out tomorrow. I'll be out for a few weeks which will help with me getting my new routine together.

WOW! Already? I did not go back to work for 5 weeks. I was pretty tired during the first 4 weeks. Had to take naps in the afternoon to recharge my batteries LOL. Amazing that you are able to work so soon after surgery. But do take it easy -- and all the best for recovery and weight loss!!!

Wow! Congrats!!

I thankfully have short term disability to use and I plan to use what I need. I spoke to our nurse and she said 4-6 weeks would be great if I can take that from work, which I can. As a single mom I think I'll need all the rest I can get while I have the opportunity! Even on my pre-op diet I have been lethargic and suffering from brain fog. Thanks for letting me know that it may be possible to feel "normal" as early as two weeks post-op!

Thanks everyone. It is lunchtime and I am still making it pretty good.

I find lunchtime very difficult. Most of the office staff that I work with will eat at their desk. We also have a microwave and fridge in our little office so lunch-time smells really make me hungry (and frustrated that I can't eat like them). When they order out, especially pizza, it's terrible. I work at a school that offers culinary arts and the kitchens are right down our hall. Some days it's really agonizing.