Hi all,

Been MIA a bit...recovering..getting back in the groove of going to work and taking care of the munchkin.

I had my post op follow-up last Thursday and despite my complication, the doctor said I was good to go. He even cleared me to do my exercise classes at the gym. (No weights for another month, though).

I took the bull by the horns and went to my Zumba class on Friday. I did feel a little more tired than I would normally, and maybe had a little less OOMPH on some of the moves, but I made it all the way through and didn't experience any kind of pain or problems.

I also got cleared to move from liquids to soft foods, so I have been enjoying refried Beans w/low fat cheese and sour cream. I also got to add back my V-8 Soups.

I feel like I am back to normal and I am looking forward to my slow and steady race to losing my obesity status.

How is everyone else doing? I have been trying to catch up, but there is a LOT!

well I had my surgery on 17th and for some reason I felt like I should have been fine by now and back to work but since I am not its kinda getting frustrating. I'm thinking of calling in and just skippig the rest of this week so that I can concentrate of getting better and not how soon can I get to work.

I'm glad you are doing well. you don't have any pain or bloating anymore? that's great. Exercise for me. I never thought that I would miss exercise but I do.

I know what you mean about trying to get back to work quickly. I actually tried to go back after 5 days and had to leave early because I was exhausted (and I have a desk job!). I did go back the next day for half a day, then had a weekend, so was able to get back at it on Monday with no problems. Don't rush yourself to get back because a day or two more makes a big difference in your strength level. We over estimate what we can do a LOT. Hopefully in the next day or two you will really be up to it.

Had my surgery on the 16th. For some reason I thought I would be back to normal within a week. No such luck. I have been fine as long as I am not doing much. Went for a walk on Sunday - 4 days after surgery and could only walk about 15 minutes. I'm thinking it will be two weeks before I am back to my "normal". I think it takes longer than everyone says! My husband keeps reminding me that I did have surgery! My tummy is sore by the port and very bloated. So hang in there -- we just have to give our bodies time to heal!

Whew... I thought I was the only one who wasn't able to get back into the swing of things as early as I expected. I too had surgery on the 17th, and started work yesterday... just wore me out, so I would close my door and lay on the floor for half an hour to regain myself back, did the same thing today... and that works ok for me... will probably do the same tomorrow and friday :thumbdown: