First day back to work tomorrow-- Suggestions? Advice?

[Kimjo512 0]

Hey everyone! Hope you enjoyed your weekend! Well, last week, April 1st to be exact, I underwent VSG surgery. I'm a teacher and last week was our spring break, therefore, I had all week to recover and school starts tomorrow. Yikes! Well, I'm not in much pain anymore. I've had minor discomfort around my incisions, but that's it. Although I feel ok, I'm still concerned about over-exerting myself. Can someone share advice from when they began work again? Strategies? suggestions? Words of encourage? Anything will help ease my mind Thanks!

[banditchic 83]

Wow..back to work in one week. I took 2 weeks off. My suggestion is to wear something loose around the tummy for sure. Make sure you get a few walking breaks in, and keep a water bottle at your desk

[Takingcontrol 467]

Yes, & idk what age group your teaching....but try & sit to talk/lecture frequently! & keep that Water bottle handy. I also keep a Protein Bar handy just in case my sugar drops & I need a little bite of something!

[Kimjo512 0]

Thank you both! I teach middle school so I can easily sit to talk. I will definitely keep Water with me. Thanks!

[Sarahboy13 49]

Make sure you have something to "eat". I would suggest a Protein Shake that you can sip on or some yogurt, you don't want to get light headed. Good luck!!