5 Days Post Op And Doing Well!

[caiti_marie00 17]

Kathy, Thank you so much for the uplifting words!! dont worry, im a corny person too! haha.. Imhoping i get used to drinking so much, because i feel like im drowning right now! hahah.. but i accepted all of these challenges when i decided to go for the surgery, so im trying to keep a positive attitude!

[caiti_marie00 17]

You sound like your doing awesome.. It is amazing how fast some people heal from having major surgery. I'm 3 weeks out and I feel totally back to normal..

As for your sense of smell, mine was the exact same way I came home from the hospital and made my boyfriend take out the trash and clean everything. It was like I had super smell. I could smell people from way far away. The smell of my boyfriend was the worst..lol and I loved his smell before. It has gotten better everyday and now it's pretty much back to normal. I just don't like strong smelling perfumes.

Congrats on the beginning of the rest of your life..

Merydia, im glad to know you are feeling well! and even more happy to know that this smell thing should get better. I know what you mean! my husband works construction and the smell of wood on him when he got home just made my stomach turn! haha.. but i noticed that im beginning to get a little more tolerable of food smells... perfume is the worst, even just a hint of flowery perfume makes me want to vacate the area.. hahah.. congrats to you too on your fast recovery!

[caiti_marie00 17]

Caiti!!! I loved your post! I am glad you are doig well. Each day from here gets better and better. I think you have a great attitude!!! I also struggled with smell in the begining. Also taste!!! Two of the biggest challenges for me were that I became lactose intolarant and my sense of smell was just so intense. I am happy to say that both gradually went away - the sense of smell more quickly - and now I am just back to the way I was... Oh but 82 pounds lighter and with a smaller capacity for food :-) well more energy too! .. and other good things ... but that's another post LOL

Congratulations beautiful lady!!! Enjoy your family and looking forward to reading about your progress!!!!

mnb sleeve, YES! my tastes have changed so much too! i made my menu for the first few weeks after surgery and it has served for nothing, because all the sweet fruit smoothies just are way to sweet for me! that and the cream Soups that i liked before arent my favorite now.. i really have to force myself because i dont have much of an appetite at all, but im assuming that will change with time! I cant wait to be able to say im that much lighter! Congratulations on your progress and thank you for the kind words!

[caiti_marie00 17]

Caiti glad to hear your status.....I too am 5 days post surgery. It's good to hear how you are doing and progressing.

Deb, Wow!! another person with the same surgiversary! haha! thats great! I hope your recovery goes smoothly for you also!! congrats on your surgery!

[Jesusislove 26]

5 days post op here too, and I can concur with your statement. I feel good, and it was not as painful as I had expected. We will make it through this. I am grateful to God for making this a little easier than the last lapband surgery.

[NadaMas 6]

Hi Caiti,

Greetings from another Columbus gal! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well. I think that you are off to a great start! I hope that mine goes like yours. Keep up the great work!!

[Becca 108]

Congrats! Welcome to an amazing journey! The sleeve is awesome.

[caiti_marie00 17]

Hi Caiti,

Greetings from another Columbus gal! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well. I think that you are off to a great start! I hope that mine goes like yours. Keep up the great work!!

hey!! yep, thank God things have gone as smoothly as they have so far! Good luck on your surgery, and i hope every things goes even better than mine has for ya girl! you have a date?

[NadaMas 6]

Yes, mine is scheduled for March 19 w/ Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. I'm very excited, but a bit apprehensive as well. I'll be traveling alone & as you know, this surgery is a big step.

Here's to a great 2012!