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sean72977    43

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2 weeks post op. Today was my first day back at work. Totally sucked. I am on soft foods. About 6 small protien dense meals a day. It was hard to do at work. I'm totaly stressed about all this and don't even want to deal with work....I am a prison guard btw. .....surrounded by a-holes....the inmates are a-holes too.

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con con    142

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But you are doing better than you were before ? Patience :] everything will work out well.

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jersey0601    99

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That is a tough job to start back on - do you work 8 hour or longer shifts? .....I am going back next week after 2 weeks off - I will just be on pureed and I hope I can tolerate

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ah, I was wondering how you were doing with the soft foods!

I think figuring out how to fit our new dietary needs into our work lifestyles is one of the hardest things, it's like learning a new dance routine. Some days when they want me on the front desk (where we can't eat) it has been a challenge - it took me a while to figure out a routine that worked for me and so I hope, and trust that you will also find a routine that works for you.

I do have to pack all my food and drink for the day, except dinner unless I am the late person in the morning and dole it out as I can to make sure I meet my needs. it's a challenge for sure.

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sean72977    43

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That is a tough job to start back on - do you work 8 hour or longer shifts? .....I am going back next week after 2 weeks off - I will just be on pureed and I hope I can tolerate

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Usually 8. Sometimes longer. Just gets busy and remembering to eat is tough. This whole ordeal has stressed me and work just adds to it.

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con con    142

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But you are doing better than you were before ? Patience :] everything will work out well.

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Better in what way?

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You were highly frustrated and somewhat at wits end originally. Correct?

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jersey0601    99

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I guess the best we can do is take it day by day - plan for meals and try to not let the a- holes not get you down . Are you exercising too ?

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But you are doing better than you were before ? Patience :] everything will work out well.

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Better in what way?

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You were highly frustrated and somewhat at wits end originally. Correct?

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Oh yes. Sorry. Didn't know what you were referring to. Yes I am doing better as far as that. But now the added stress of work I feel I'm going backwards.

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I guess the best we can do is take it day by day - plan for meals and try to not let the a- holes not get you down . Are you exercising too ?

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Not exercising yet. Still too early. I'm actually not sure when I can start. I'll have to double check with dr. I think they told me but I can't remember.

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jersey0601    99

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I am at the gym walking on the treadmill - doing about 3 miles in a hour- but no other exercise -- - check with your team. Maybe when you are ready, the exercise might reduce some stress

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I am at the gym walking on the treadmill - doing about 3 miles in a hour- but no other exercise -- - check with your team. Maybe when you are ready, the exercise might reduce some stress

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How far post op are you? I know I can walk and should..I just feel tired...probably mix of healing and some lingering depression.

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A week post op. I find I need to do the walking / I feel better after ( definitely a struggle ) . Helps my tire myself physically but also clears my head ( so good mentally too). Do you have people you can talk to ( besides the BP forum?).

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A week post op. I find I need to do the walking / I feel better after ( definitely a struggle ) . Helps my tire myself physically but also clears my head ( so good mentally too). Do you have people you can talk to ( besides the BP forum?).

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Yea, I just really havent. Maybe I should

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