First day back to work/ First day of purees...

I am two weeks post op today, and I went back to work. I honestly thought it wasn't going to be that bad.  I work in a tattoo shop and and its pretty laid back but its harder than I thought it was going to be.  I do have someone there to help and do all of the hard work... so all I have to do is pierce and answer the questions that he doesn't know, but it was still really tiring.  I'm hoping for a better day tomorrow :)

I also started my purees.  I bought a magic bullet and pre made my meals for the next few days which helped a lot.  Everything went down ok, but I definitely felt full pretty quick.  I had a poached egg and 2 TBSP of pureed peaches for breakfast,  3 TBSP of chickpeas mixed with garlic (homemade hummus lol) with 2 pieces of multigrain Melba toast for lunch.. and then 4 TBSP of pureed chicken(mixed with a bit of cream of chicken soup) and 2 TBSP of pureed carrots and potatoes for dinner... which I couldn't finish.  Its so funny to think that that small amount could fill me now where just over a month ago I could finish two large bowls of Sheppard's pie in one sitting!!!!

I haven't checked my weight in a few days now... I really don't want to be one of those people who check the scale everyday.. multiple times!  But I am curious to see how I'm doing... I think Ill wait till Saturday.. maybe check it by weekly .. Ill keep you posted of course!

Heading to my first BBQ/Fire this Friday for Canada Day... and I'm nervous.  I don't really want to bring my pureed food there and have to explain to everyone... nor do I really want to sit and watch everyone eating burgers and macaroni salads in front of me. I might try to convince my husband to go after dinner... so I can avoid it.  I don't think I'm ready yet.

I go back to see Dr. Hagen on July 7th, and then in for my one month check up on July 15th... Ill let you know how I'm doing at that time :)

Way to go.  Just think baby steps, everyday it will get a little easier and you will have a little more energy.

Traci

Sounds like you are doing great Amy! WTG!

Hi Amy. I went back to work after two weeks as well and no matter how non-physical your job is I still think it is very tiring. In hind sight I wish I had taken one more week, but I couldn't.

Take it easy. I found I ended up taking an extra long lunch and snuck in a nap every few days. A couple of days I did have to leave early as I was exhausted.

Talk to you soon,
Kristie

Thanks Ladies!!!! 

Sounds like you are doing great!  I am looking forward to having some roasted red pepper hummus when I get to the pureed stage.  Looking forward to more of your postings.

Elizabeth

That was great planning to puree your food ahead of time.  Did you puree the melba toast along with the food?

Congrats

Judy

Amy,glad to hear you are doing well. I'm not sure I'd make it thru a day at work just yet - a short nap in the middle of the day is still necessary! I am enjoying my long walks in the evening and the taste of real food (even if it looks disgusting after being pureed****ep us posted. Sherri

Way to go Amy!!!  I think I will buy a magic bullet too, sounds like it comes in handy for work.
Keep up the great work

Good for you!  Sounds like you're doing great!  Enjoy your BBQ :)