Going Back To Work And Eating...

[iceshayw 4]

So I don't get sleeved until the 9th of August, but I am terrified of going back to work and eating. All I can think about is eating and something not agreeing with my new tummy and me puking! Has anyone had this happen?

[traceyinflorida 499]

How soon after surgery are you going back to work? I have thrown up after eating, but only twice and both times I had plenty of warning that something was not sitting well and had time to get somewhere private to do it. Both times, I was experimenting with new foods (that were prepared somewhat greasily) While it is not helpful to worry about the what if's, it is helpful to plan well. Depending on when you are going back to work, plan to bring things with you that you know you have tolerated well for your current eating stage. This would be a good time to brown bag it. There are so many cute little lunch coolers out there (I saw a bunch at Homegoods) that you can be stylish going to work with your food. Make sure you have plenty of Water and maybe some well tolerated Snacks that you can keep in the fridge or in your desk at work. Make sure you eat slowly and chew your food really well. If you plan and you are careful, most likely you will be able to avoid any embarrasing moments!

[iceshayw 4]

Thanks! I probably will go back a week after surgery, or at least I'm hoping! I'm Praying for a speedy recovery

[MoreganK 164]

I try not to eat anything new at work. I do all experiments and reintroducing foods at home, and once I know something agrees with me, it goes to work with me. I won't really eat out for a while, brown bagging is totally the way to go.

[clk 3,519]

You really shouldn't have any problems. I agree with Tracey - you get plenty of warning with discomfort. And I think MoreganK's suggestion to introduce new foods at home is a good one. You never really know what will upset your new sleeve until you try it.

The only thing I think you should consider, or remember, is liquid in = liquid out, so if you're still on a liquid diet at that point be aware that it's normal and something you should be prepared to handle.

~Cheri

[LT1002 138]

The only thing I think you should consider' date=' or remember, is liquid in = liquid out, so if you're still on a liquid diet at that point be aware that it's normal and something you should be prepared to handle.[/quote']

I anticipated two weeks off from work, but liquid in/liquid out made me change it to three, just in case. And believe me, the liquid doesn't come out quite as well as it went in.

[iceshayw 4]

Yikes! Is the liquid out that bad? Ha I never really thought about how my poopy would be while on a liquid diet.< /p>

[TMyers1471 87]

I went back to work a week post op. I was fine. I just stuck to my liquids. I didn't have any "liquid out" issues at all. lol. Just follow the rules and you should do great. I am 9 weeks out and have never got sick. Everyone is different, but, like everyone else said, I experiment with new foods when I am home. The only problem I had at work was that I was exhausted, which is normal. Good luck.