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First day back to work tomorrow-- Suggestions? Advice?

Hey everyone! Hope you enjoyed your weekend! Well, last week, April 1st to be exact, I underwent VSG surgery. I'm a teacher and last week was our spring break, therefore, I had all week to recover and school starts tomorrow. Yikes! Well, I'm not in much pain anymore. I've had minor discomfort around my incisions, but that's it. Although I feel ok, I'm still concerned about over-exerting myself. Can someone share advice from when they began work again? Strategies? suggestions? Words of encourage? Anything will help ease my mind :) Thanks!

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Wow..back to work in one week. I took 2 weeks off. My suggestion is to wear something loose around the tummy for sure. Make sure you get a few walking breaks in, and keep a water bottle at your desk :)

Yes, & idk what age group your teaching....but try & sit to talk/lecture frequently! & keep that water bottle handy. I also keep a protein bar handy just in case my sugar drops & I need a little bite of something!

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Thank you both! I teach middle school so I can easily sit to talk. I will definitely keep water with me. Thanks!

Make sure you have something to "eat". I would suggest a protein shake that you can sip on or some yogurt, you don't want to get light headed. Good luck!!

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