Back to work tomorrow

Tomorrow is my first day back to work. I've been off for 4 weeks and I'm SO bummed about going back. Although, I have to admit - I need routine back in my life. I'm really lacking energy the past couple of days so this worries me for the working hours. I'm also worried about what I'll eat at lunch etc... I'm also worried that everyone is going to expect me to be THIN already. Well not really, but I'm sure people will expect a dramatic loss - and they're not getting that. I'm the first person in our company to have this (Company size 350+) and so many are watching my progess with a close eye to see if they'll do the same. No pressure - right?! HAHAHA

Hi Megan - I'm going back to work tomorrow too, and I'm pretty anxious about it. I've decided to do 1/2 days this week (I'm 2 1/2 weeks out). I've been tired today also, and am worried about how I'll do. I also know what you mean about people watching you with a close eye - I'm also the only one who has had this surgery, and one of the only people with a weight problem, so I'm anxious about every move I make being watched. I'll think of you tomorrow! Take care, Heather

I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I returned last night (last shift). It is to soon for me. I had the shakes and I am very tired so I have placed a call to HR and told them that I would like to have 2 more weeks off. Just listen to your body it will let you know. And yes I do have a set down job but I am in managment and the stress is more on me then what I need right now. Good luck to both of you! Teresa

Hi Teresa - I'm 2 1/2 weeks out, and I had the same experience today that you did, and after that experience, I am taking at least another week off. I have a desk job too, but its a lot of stress also. Its encouraging to know that I'm not alone, or healing more slowly than others. Thanks! Heather

Hi Megan, So, how was your first day back to work? What did you take for lunch? I went back to work last week after being off for 3 weeks. It wasn't bad energy wise, but by the end of the day I am done! I have been going to bed by 10pm and pre-op I would stay up until midnight. I work for a small nonprofit organization so there is only 3 of us in the office but the employees in the offices on our floor all check me out every day. It is a bit unnerving. Everyone says "sooo, how are you feeling? or how are you doing?" and really you can just tell they want to say, "how much weigth have you lost?" My co-workers are sooo interested in what I am eating, how much, and how fast. I took cottage cheese every day last week. I feel like I am going to turn into cottage cheese... I think I eat it for lunch and dinner every day. Anyways... hope your first week goes well for you. Kristen