Back to work

[fatima.mashaal 3]

So after a week out of work and the fact that I have a desk job Im hoping to go back to work next week.

I want to be prepared for my week and since I will be able to start having runny veg Soups and Protein Shakes etc this is what I have done:

I boiled different veggies and pureed them and portioned them off and froze them.

I intend to take one with me to work everyday and just heat some Water with maggi and dissolve the veg puree in it to make a Soup.

I bought the Naturals whey Protein powder from Dr Nutrition. So I got the vanilla and chocolate so I could have two scoops.

I put half of both powders in sandwich bags and one scoop plus a litre of nonfat milk, small bottle of manuka honey. I will also bring some fruits and veggies for the shakes to try diff. Mixtures.

I will buy a small toy blender I saw at the toy store that runs on batteries to take to work with me so I can blend my shakes.

Thats all I have thought of so far. Any help is appreciated.

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[giggleblue 64]

i'm going back on Monday as well. I just plan on drinking Protein shakes and bullion. And more than likely warm Water, since the office is always cold.

[Shell88 157]

When do you think it is too soon to go back? I don't get to sit at work, and though I don't lift things, I'm on my feet for 8+ hours a day. Is a week/two weeks too soon?

[lmblakes 17]

I was off work the first 4 weeks because I do lift heavy boxes, I found myself totally drained just about every day. Although I walked as much as I thought I should while I was off, going back to work I was 1.5-2 miles a day! Going back tomorrow, sure hoping for some stamina. Any ideas on gaining strength??

[fatima.mashaal 3]

So my first couple of days back to work were rough and I tired very easily. Of course I was still on clear liquid. Tomorrow I will move to phase two and am hoping I wont be as tired at work.

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[LSF 264]

I would bring containers of tuna salad or chicken salad

[frankie152 5]

So my first couple of days back to work were rough and I tired very easily. Of course I was still on clear liquid. Tomorrow I will move to phase two and am hoping I wont be as tired at work.

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You only had a week off? And no phased return to work? I'm not surprised you are tired. I'm 2 weeks post Op and considering phased return at 3 or 4 weeks.

[LisaDomalewski 79]

I have a desk job planning to take the first full week off, and then work from home the second week, and possibly part of the third. I am hoping I can pull that Off.

[giggleblue 64]

Got some left side pain yesterday at work. I think it's from sitting up all day on sore muscles. Otherwise doing fine. Needing to rest more at night.

[fatima.mashaal 3]

Well the rest of the week went better since I could get some whey Protein shakes in and Im drinking ensure and creamy Soups. Today Im two weeks post-op and have lost 20 pounds!!

Next week will be easier. I actually chose to go back at a week - just didnt want to use up all of my sick leave.

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[liannatx 897]

^{I am going back Monday, which will be a week, and will be on fuller liquids. I was on full liquids pre-op, so I plan on doing pretty much the same things. Protein drink for Breakfast, some Soup for lunch, another Protein Drink for snack around 3 or 4. It worked pretty efficiantly pre-op.}

[jacileggs 402]

I have a desk job and took a week. I was exhausted by end of day but I couldn't afford to take more time off than that. And it worked out well anyways.