At your new job, will you get to sit most of the day? I felt like I was ready to go back to work after 2 weeks - had planned to in fact - then my appointment with the surgeon to get cleared to go back was moved a week, because the surgeon had to be out of the office. My company wouldn't let me come back until I had seen the surgeon, so I ended up staying out 3 weeks. I'm an insurance agent so I sit at a desk all day, and I haven't had any problems with being too tired, etc. The only problems I have had are with eating at work - I am 6 weeks post op now, so I have been back at work 3 weeks. Since it was kinda early when I went back, I was still learning what I could eat and how much, so there have been a few times when I have felt sick because of something I ate. One time I had a dumping incident with strawberry banana baby food (I MISS fruit!) and another time I was trying to eat too quickly, and ended up in the restroom throwing up. So I would encourage you if you plan to go back after just 2 weeks to be cautious with the food that you take with you, and make sure you set aside designated eating times where you can eat slowly and carefully to avoid eating related problems at the new job. I take an insulated cooler with me and it usually has some string cheese, some applesauce, some sugar free pudding, and then 2 small meals worth of food (a few ounces of high protein entree and 1/2 cup of a canned veggie). I never eat all of the food that I take, but I want to be able to have a variety to choose from. I also keep a high protein breakfast bar, some soup, and some soy crisps in my desk as a just in case sort of thing. I am still at the stage where I don't ever really want to eat, so I make myself eat on a schedule and keep track of my protein to make sure I am getting enough. Also, get a large insulated cup if you don't already have one, so you can keep water (crystal light, etc) at your desk all the time. Good luck!
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