Yes! I have been back to work full time since last Tuesday, it's going well! I am definitely getting tired of the protein drinks just because of the repetition, but i don't start soft food until Wednesday. But then i can finally taste some different things! I do get pretty tired in the evenings, i think the day catches up with me quickly now but it makes sense as my body is reprogramming where to get fuel from with such a caloric deficiency. It is not as bad as I thought it would be and I have good mental clarity so far which i am thankful for as I am starting my new job next week and really can't afford a brain fog right now. Been making my protein and water goals consistently now for a few days so I am sure that is helping. I've lost about 25 pounds since the pre-op diet began so that is good, I am not sure if I see it yet or not but I figure i won't really notice until maybe about 50 pounds which is my first goal and I am well on my way there. The incision wounds are still irritating and itchy, i think i had contact dermatitis from the tape they used but even so they are healing up pretty well and hydro-cortisone helps with the itch.
On the emotional front, I had my first moment on Saturday of "Why did I do this to myself???", but my husband talked me through it and I resolved to push it out of my mind and choose to walk forward because there is no going back, so why dwell on it. I was just missing food a lot, and missing chewing, and over-obsessing about recipes my stomach is NOT ready for yet because right about now I would give my left eye for a piece of grilled chicken, lol