Monday I returned to work. I burst into tears when I saw my cubicle. My boss warned me I might not get much work done as everyone was excited about my return. She wasn’t wrong. My crazy, lovable, darling co-workers wrapped up my entire cubby with tape, bows and Christmas wrapping paper.
Everything: each pen, pencil, my computer, the mouse, my silverware, my coffee cup and a few real gifts.
Notice the duct-taped exercise ball on my chair, ‘the pregnant chair’, its called.
Then, at the entrance to our little office suite, they taped down yellow-brick-road arrows to show the way to my cubby in the event the surgeon took out my brain instead of colon. I laughed and cried all at once. And I am working on payback as Crystal is pregnant and she will be gone for many more weeks in February! Hee! Hee!
Once again, I have lagged on my entries. I am coping well. Returning to work is such a great thing with today as my second day. I was able to take the three flights of stairs up today without feeling winded. My body amazes me continually. I missed only twelve days work which is less than I thought. This is good as I will need the time for the pull down surgery on October 20 and recovery after that.
I was quite anxious about returning to work and wondering what to wear and if the bag would show. I am not able to forget about it as I have learned from others that they do. I am still always checking. I packed myself a little kit for the bathroom and that gives me great sense of security. In my kit I have: deodorant packets, scissors, water squeeze bottle, and extra pouches. I am going to add in some wet-wipes. I had a heck of time finding a small enough squeeze bottle. I finally purchased one that was filled with saline solution for the eyes. I emptied the solution out and popped out the little dropper thingy and voila, squeeze bottle. I carry the kit with me every time and stop at the sink and fill it with warm water. Its perfect. I make use of the handi-cap stall and the extra hooks. So, that is not bad like I thought it would be.
I have been feeling a little depressed in spite of my positive intentions and I am not sure why. The weather has been a bit dreary for summer and that could be part of it. Generally, I tend toward a serious outlook anyhow. But I really want to feel sunshiny! How does one go about that? If you have any ideas please let me know.
Eating: I am eating about two meals a day. Thats about all I can get down before I feel terribly full and then the appetite just goes away. Its really wierd. But I try and make what I eat really count. My new favorite thing is a meat burrito. Here is the recipe
Simple Ground beef Meat Burrito
4 oz. lean ground beef
1-2 thin slices swiss cheese
1 whole wheat tortilla
1/2 or 1 c. dark green salad greens
salt, pepper
basalmic vinegar
Heat cast iron skillet on medium and add meat. Saute meat until well browned. Lay the cheese slices on top to the meat and then the tortilla on top of the cheese. Turn off the flame. Place a heavy lid over the tortilla allowing it to steam and melt the cheese. (About one minute). Then remove the lid, lift up the tortilla, cheese will stick to it, lay it on a plate. Scoop out the meat on top and then salt and pepper to taste. (Extra salt, remember!). Cover with the salad greens and sprinkle with a nice balsalmic vinegar. Wrap it all up like a burrito, sit down and and enjoy
Just want to send out good thought to Living with(out)uc as she is having her surgery on thursday. I hope it all goes well!
