28 days post op/Return to Work

Today was the big day! I was so sad to leave Shelby, but excited to see my co-workers and see if they noticed a difference.

OH BOY they did! My one friend kept staring at me. She said she just couldn't get over how much I changed! I still don't see it, but on my one month surgiversary, I will take pics. Then maybe I will be able to tell the difference.

A lot of people were out on business travel or on PTO. It allowed me time to get logged in, scan through my emails, and visit with those that were there. There were a lot of questions, concerns, hugs, encouragement and exclamations. All in all, the folks I work with are a HUGE support to me and my weight loss. They seem to all be rooting for me and praying for my success. They tell me how proud they are of me that I am doing this! I truly am blessed to have such a great group of people in my life.

So many things changed in 1 month though! We have 4 MLPs, 2 transfer ins, and 1 transfer out. Two girls who were pregnant when I left I TOTALLY showing now and I got wonderful news about another pregnancy. While I was gone, they created a Pharmacy onsite! Its pretty neat. You can fill prescriptions or its also a drug store! Amazing.

How Did I Do?
Well - I didnt get all my water in, so I am busting my tush tonight to catch up. I didnt make my protein - I didnt have that shake. So tomorrow I am going to make a shake to take with me in traffic - that should help a lot. Also, I did great all morning with post it notes to remind me when to eat and when to stop drinking, but after the official lunch time, I totally forgot to eat! Then I ate while I chatted so I didnt chew, chew, chew. Then I drank too quickly after my meal! UGH! I was horrified. Tomorrow I have to do better ALL day.

The nice thing is I came home to a little girl who was so ecstatic to see me. It made my heart so full. Im the momma! When DJ came home, I went to the party store to order balloons and get supplies for the party, and then went for a manicure/pedicure. That certainly was nice.

All in all - it was a good day. I am definately exhausted and I definately wish I didn't have to work for a living. I wish I could be home with Shelby to ensure things are done the way we want. But starting Monday, she will go to Julies and hopefully she will be nurtured with learning activities and love.

Wish me luck for tomorrow.