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I check in for my surgery tomorrow (3/22)! at 8am and am supposed to be the first person in!!! WHOOOOHOOOOOO! My birthday is Sunday (3/27) and this is by far the best gift I could have given myself. I had internalized stress a coped with a side of junk food for a while and I am beyond ready to get myself back on track. I gave my friends and family a disclaimer a few weeks ago that I am no longer holding my tongue and can not continue to be EVERYONE's emotional go to person- I was trying to be there for everyone but neglected myself tremendously.

But on a lighter note...how long did you stay in the hospital? I am expecting 2 days and planning to return to work Monday of next week (3/28) since I work a desk job.

Good luck! Mine is Wednesday.

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How are you feeling? I had my surgery the day before yours. (3/21). Im a little sore, but find myself tired all day! I also have lupus, hashimotos and fibromyalgia that may be the issue.

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How are you feeling? I had my surgery the day before yours. (3/21). Im a little sore, but find myself tired all day! I also have lupus, hashimotos and fibromyalgia that may be the issue.

I am feeling ok so far. Didn't nap much yesterday. I do have some sore spots on my stomach but I am still wearing the binder they put on me the day after surgery. The true test will be tomorrow after work.

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Aww I hope it gets better for you sooner than later! My DR was pushing for me to take 2wks but I tend to bounce back very fast. Plus I didn't tell my employer I was having surgery...my supervisor has the gift of gab and I didn't want to come back to playing endless rounds of the question game.

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Mine is tomorrow and I only took a week as well. So I'll be back to work my desk job Monday- butttt I did tell my boss so if I'm not feeling the greatest I may need to take more time. Hoping I bounce back quick! Hope everyone is having a happy Easter and speedy recovery

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It was suppose to be 2 weeks for me, but my autoimmune disorders 3 weeks is just right. Let me know how you feel on your 1st day back! Im a social worker, so Im NEVER at my desk (always out in the community).

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Ok, this was my second day back and Im still tired! Hopefully I'll be back in the swing of things by next week.

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I will definitely take it slower tomorrow!

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