One week Post-Op....

... and boy what a difference a week makes!!!  I started turning the corner on Saturday and am finally starting to feel *almost* normal.  Well, my new normal any way.  I have lost 23 pounds so far (8 lbs lost while on the liquid pre-op diet during my vacation ) and 15 since the day of surgery.  I am happy to say I no longer wonder why I voluntarily signed up for this.  

The only bad thing is that I had to go back to work today.  I am a teacher and I really don't have a choice.  I am taking it easy and following the lifting restrictions from my surgeon.  I'm also pretty sure I'll be in bed by 8:00 p.m. tonight because I am absolutely beat!

I just wanted to update everyone and thank you all, again, for all of your wonderful words of wisdom and support.  I am hoping to make it to one of the coffee gatherings this weeked (though probably not Maple Grove) and am really looking forward to meeting some of you in person!!

Very brave of you to go back to work so soon! Take lots of naps if you can!

Congrats!

I'm thinking more stupid than brave, but I knew it wasn't going to be easy and I had the surgery any way. 

I wish you all the luck because you have to do what you have to do. I will have to go back to school 3 weeks after surgery, this gives me the courage to not be afraid of what could happen. I am a rerturning college student who put off starting my classes till Oct. to get my surgery( my life and health back) Stay strong girl

So glad that things are going well for you. Wishing you all the best as you go back to work.

I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better.
I remember my first week, I was like WTF was I thinking?  Now 4 weeks out I am not in any pain, and I feel like myself.  I still have a hard time with food, especially now that I am back to work, but I know in time it will all get easier.