First Day "Back to School"

Hey Everybody, Today was my first day back to work in two months following my LBL.  I actually made it through the day, but found I was kinda tired and swelling as the afternoon wore on.  Last night, I got in bed reasonably early and found that I was excited (kind of like the first day back to school) because I actually missed the place and was ready to go back by the time this morning came.   I would've logged in here today from work but I didn't get a chance because I hit the ground running.  They've made alot of changes to the network at work so I'm not even sure I'm going to be able to access this site anymore from work.  I hope I still can, because it just won't be the same not being able to post in "real time". I hope everything is going well for everyone.  I'm doing pretty good.  I go for my annual checkup with my WLS surgeon tomorrow.  I'm happy to say that I have not gained any weight between the 12-24 month timeframe (from what I understand it is common to "rebound" from your lowest weight), but have actually lost about 15 more lbs.  Eating wise I'm doing pretty good.  I have not yet started exercising again.  I'm still tender and I want to get a week at work under my belt and then start working out on the elliptical.  After a week or two of that I'm going to go back to the gym at least 2 days a week.  McSweetie has offered to join the gym where I go so that we can go together.  He's a real sweetheart!  Things with him and I are going great!  He's had his own medical problems over the past six weeks.  His retina detached and he had to have surgery to re-attach it.  He spent 3 weeks with his head down, followed by another week laying on his side.  We're hopeful he won't have to have more surgery (although fluid in the eye may make it necessary).  As soon as he gets the clearance to exercise, he's going to join the gym.     I can't make the picnic this weekend, but I am looking forward to the get together at Blue Fins on August 11th.    If I can log in here tomorrow morning from work, I"ll post to say "Good Morning". I hope everybody is having a wonderful evening :-)

Well take it easy -- don't try to do too much.  I've noticed that I get tired more so now then before I had surgery.  And Sunday's I really notice it because I can home from church and sleep 2-5 hours if not all night.

Terry, I am so glad to read that you are doing great and you were able to survive your first day back to work.  Please take it easy and try not to do too much.   I hope you continue to do great and soon you will be back to your normal self.   Glad that McSweetie is doig good and I hope he doesn't need anymore surgeries.  He is a wonderful guy supportive and all.  Hugs to you both! My love to McMom!! Hugs, 

Hi Terry, Welcome back to work.   Those first few days can be tiring but I'm sure you will be back up to fighting strength in no time. What a true sweetie McSweetie is!   You are both two very lucky people to have found each other. Don't overdo it just yet. Hugs, Mo

Terry, I am happy to hear your first day back went well.  Sounds like you have a keeper there with McSweetie. I hope his eye heals soon. I'm sorry I am going to miss you at the picnic. Hope to catch up with you soon. Take care, Wanda

Sorry you can't make the picnic. I was looking forward to seeing the new you and maybe meeting McSweetie. Take care both of you. Aime

Hi Terry, Did you have a hard time figuring out what to wear on your new figure?!?!? ;-) Have you gotten used to the new you yet?  I still don't recognize myself with 120 # gone, so I can't imagine how it would feel with all this hanging skin gone too! Congrats on your first day back and don't pu**** too much this early on. Take care,

Terry, life sounds good for you!  I'm glad.  I want to hear about the reactions from your peers at work.  Bet they were blown away by the new you.  Take it easy, don't overdo it, and you and McSweetie take care of each other. TraciL