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I am also a 7/30 gal... and even though I just found you now, it was like finding old war buddies or something.. you know?

Hi there! How are you feeling? :)

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Going back to work next Monday took a full two weeks.

I go back to work tomorrow but I'm working from home until Friday. :)

Yaaay us!!

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Has anyone gone back to work? I don't feel like I have enough energy yet, but need to go back soon. Thanks for any advice.

My surgeon recommended that I take 6 weeks off but I cant. Healing time isn't to be rushed tho- and everyone is different! I would recommend waiting until you feel ready. Your health 1st and foremost! Just my 2 cents :)

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I actually had a really bad day today.. in alot of pain..

And not being able to hold my babies (one is a year and a half old, and one is six months..) is really hard!!

But my hubbie is wonderful, his daughter is amazing and my mom is helping loads too...

Also, I just noticed the weirdest thing! My shoes feel too big! Very strange! Haha...

How has your day been?

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Hi everyone. I am probably going to wait to go to work til Thursday and see if I have more energy. Felt worse yesterday, but better today. Still can't sleep through the night. I get uncomfortable and have to walk around. Having been trying to catch up on some work today. I am also having a reaction to the steri strips and am broken out in a rash. Overall though, it's getting a little better each day. Anyone have good suggestions for the full liquid diet? Hang in there.

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Went back today (work in insurance at a desk). Did great! No problems at all and energy level was fine! Yippee!

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Went back today (work in insurance at a desk). Did great! No problems at all and energy level was fine! Yippee!

That's great!!!! You sound really happy... :-)

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I had surgery on July 30 too. Stayed three nights in the hospital. I feel fine, actually. No problems. The first two nights were awful but I forced myself to walk around the hospital twice an hour. I think that's why I feel pretty good now. My emotions are all over the place though. I am happy I did this and feel optimistic about the future but I keep welling up and feeling anxious! Perhaps since my drug of choice (food) is no longer available, things are just really real for me right now :)

So glad I found this forum. I wish you all the best.

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Happy 1 week ladies! 1 more week of full liquids for me. Looking forward to soft diet day 14!!

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Happy one week to all. Lucky you! I am required to do 21 days of full liquids. One down and two more to go. Handling it ok so far. Have a great one.

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We finally made it through our 1st week!!!! everyone. Congratz!!!

How is everyone doing? Did anyone loose any weight?

I'm feeling good no pain, or nausea. I can drink Water good but having a hard time with Protein and Soup. I don't like it and I'm not hungry.

I lost 8 lbs. I'm happy with that.

I hope everyone is doing well. Take care

My New Journey 2013

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Congrats!!!!!!! Does it seem like a week to you?

I was told only one week of liquids, and now can start with super soft pureed food.. anyone else?

Also still in a little pain.. :-(

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Congrats!!!!!!! Does it seem like a week to you?

I was told only one week of liquids' date=' and now can start with super soft pureed food.. anyone else?

Also still in a little pain.. :-([/quote']

Yes I also started pureed foods. I have lost 23 pounds first week.

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One week out and I feel alot better not ready for a marathon but I have some pain when I yawn,sneeze or cough.

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Still have some soreness and gas pain in my shoulder from time to time but walking helps a lot. I start puréed next week. I'm not hungry yet and thankfully no more nausea. Really fun having a shared sleeveday with all of you! I love having friends to talk with about all this. :)

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