Tomorrow I will be one month post-op and I am returning to work. I really miss work and didn't plan on staying out an entire month but so needed the time to be used to the new eating/water/vitamin schedule. It's a lot to get used to. I still struggle with getting in my protein and liquids and worry that going back to work is going to make it worse. FYI-I am lactose intolerant since surgery so most of the shakes don't work. I did find some that are lactose free that are pretty tasty but need other options. Any ideas?

I will be in the same boat as you next Monday. I was sleeved on June 4th and will go back to work on July 2nd. For me, I wanted the 4 weeks to get use to the new schedule too. My plan is to do my protein drinks at work - isopure or cytosport both of which are clear and deliver a good amount of protein. Then I will bring my little container of cottage cheese or yogurt. My job is a desk job but the office has been stressed out since both myself and another co-worker have been out on leave leaving only 3 people to take care of business. My customers know I'm coming back on Monday so I'm also guessing that my phone will blow up!

Tomorrow I will be one month post-op and I am returning to work. I really miss work and didn't plan on staying out an entire month but so needed the time to be used to the new eating/water/vitamin schedule. It's a lot to get used to. I still struggle with getting in my Protein and liquids and worry that going back to work is going to make it worse. FYI-I am lactose intolerant since surgery so most of the shakes don't work. I did find some that are lactose free that are pretty tasty but need other options. Any ideas?

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder is lactose free. Very good. I highly recommend. I am still pre op but so far it has been the only powder I could stand to drink. I mix mine in silk unsweetened almond milk, vanilla or plain, doesnt really matter because they are both lactose free. If I make my shake with the vanilla Unjury powder, I have added about 1 to 1&1/2 frozen strawberries you can buy in the freezer section at the grocery store. That definitely makes it a real treat. I use my magic bullet and it mixes well. no chunks or clumps and super easy clean up. www.unjury.com. Good luck!