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day 2 post op

I was a new man. sure there was pain, but the usual muscle pain, stiffness and pinching from the surgery sites. nothing major. and i had a totaly clear head and lots of energy. i was ready to go! My doctor's appointment was at 9 then my flight left at 6.20. Lots of waiting, logged lots of laps, discovered many part of the hospital. i went anywhere i wanted and no one said anything.

I was glad for the late flight so I did not have to worry about being late. I arrived at the airport three hours early and breezed through security, then the delays: one hour, two hours, another half hour. i left at 9. very tired.

but surprisingly my mood was elevated, it seemed nothing could bring me down. alternated walking , sitting, texting, etc. an amazing thing was the smells. i had not noticed them before, just part of the background at an airport terminal.now i could almost taste the cinabuns, the wendy burgers and fries, etc. i did not have the urge to go get any and had way too much fear of even trying a lowly pea much less anything bigger, but it was like my nose had suddenly come alive. after a while it became irritating for i would forget about food and then the smells would remind me and who needs that?

BTW-- this has continued, i can smell things so much more intensely, at home at the office.

 

When i finaly arrived home it was midnight and I went to a quick sleep. i usually have a hard time getting to sleep, not this day.

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judysbabies

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Glad your experience with surgery was easy. Mine was as well.

The smell thing tortured me the first two weeks. My brain was starving all the time. I am happy to say that at 5 weeks out, I am able to smell even bacon cooking and I'm okay.

The grocery store experience is still hard. I have a large family and must shop accordingly. About half way through the store, I begin to get hungry. By the time I leave, I am ready to pass out. I pick something that I can have as soon as I get in the van. Today was a cheese stick. In the beginning, it was sugar free Popsicles.

May each day bring you closer yo your goal.

Judy

spiritedcowgirl63

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Glad to hear your experience was great. I go in on Monday for mine. Little nervous but looking forward to it.

fh61

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I know how you feel. I have mine on Thursday. Hoping that we both a have a good experience. Sending support your way.

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