OMG - Back to work tomorrow!!!

Well, after 6 weeks it is time for me to go back to work. I am still having the orthostatic hypotension but am managing it by medications and modifications.  Perhaps going back to work will help with getting moving around some.  I am a little nervous because I don't seem like the same person as I was when I worked there pre op.  Does that make sense?  A coworker and friend came to visit me the other day and took me to lunch and I found myself feeling very distant from her, it was strange. My focus is on taking care of myself and feeling better if that makes sense.   I will try to join in from time to time during the day on the daily posts when I can.  Thank you all for getting me through the long days at home recovering, if it were not for all of you, I would have never have made it through till now with a sane mind !! Chat with you soon.

Good Luck to you!  When I get to that point I hope to be ready...of course I'm going to try to milk it for as long as possible!! 

Deep breath! Everything will be great! Take it easy, take it one day at a time and it'll be great! Everything you are saying and feeling makes complete sense. It'll all work out! Take care of you!!!!!

Terri You will do just fine, everyone is worried about going back to work.  Just make sure you have your fluids and vitamins.  Keep water on your desk so you remember to drink.  I will try to call you this coming weekend to check on you.  This is going to be a week of rest at night, I promise.  I was so tired the first week it was not even funny.  Who said we are sane? LOL Hugs Kristen

Terri, Relax.  Everything will work out.  It's natural to feel the distance.  You have been away from your co-workers for quite a while.  Remember what it felt like when you come back to work after a week's vacation?  You feel like you don't know where to start, what to do, etc.  By the next day it feels like you never left.  You're back to the same old, same old... The one big difference will be that you will be concentrating on you!  It's natural and necessary.  And if your co-workers are supportive, they will help you along. Please keep in touch.  We all know that once we return to work, time is limited.  Post when you can. Hugs....

Terri: Good luck today back at work.  I can't wait to meet you on Thursday night at the support meeting!  You are coming, aren't you?

Hi Lisa, Yes i will be there,  I am bringing my camera too!   Speaking of camera I love your new Avatar. I need to get one loaded.  I took off the other one because if was awful!  Looking forward to meeting you as well!  Terri

How was work???  I remember my first week back I was exhausted

Hi Jen, Yea. tomorrow is hump day already and I am tired!   Not doing well with my routine of fluids and protein, need to get that off ground with a new routine.

Take it one day at a time honey, I promise it will get better...it always does.  protein is still a challenge for me but I have figured out a really cool recipe about 300-350 calories 1/2 cup OJ 1/2 cup frozen fruit (strwberries, blackberry, blueberry or raspberry) 1g protein 1/4-1/2 bananna 1 scoop vanilla whey protein (24g) optional (1/2 cup yougurt if you want a lil more protein) 3g protein enough ice to make the consistancy you want blend in a blender (makes 8-12oz) the oj breaks up the whey so you don't taste it so much...I live on this for breakfast