So, showering had been increasingly difficult in the months before surgery. I would have to sit down for most of it, and I felt sweaty and out of breath at the end. I am 12 days post surgery and was able to shower comfortably and not be either sweaty or out of breath this morning!!! First day back at work, I am anticipating other NSVs like that in the course of my work day as well!

Yay! Congrats! It will get easier all the time

Sounds like you are doing way better than I was at 12 days post-op! I never had problems showering before I started my pre-op diet, but once I was on that and then post-op, I was exhausted feeling all the time and it was a real challenge! Glad you are already feeling so good! Good luck on your first day back to work!