Hello!
I too am on my Pre-Op diet and having a hard time with the Protein shakes! *Yuck* but luckily I can have a light meal in the evening.
I am in Texas, and I have only told my supervisor at work. None of my other co-workers know either. I think taking the 10 days off was great. You should be good to go by then. My surgery is Thursday, the 6th and I'm going to try to go back to work on Monday. I know I may be pushing it. But if need be, I can only work 1/2 days for a couple of days. I will be looking for you to see how you are doing if that is ok?