gabby_megs

I'm 30 days post op from the sleeve. Please tell me I am not the only one who has a wierd smell to them?!? I obviously shower daily and recently I've been showering in the AM before work and then again as soon as I get home, because I feel stinky! My urine is super super strong, and I'm drinking Water all day long, maybe a couple sips of watered down juice or a GC Gatorade, but nonetheless being aware of constant sips to keep my hydration up. Also, I feel like I've got pregnancy nose ... everything is very strong, especially cigarette smoke (I've never been a smoker), but it really makes me naseaus now just to smell one of my employees who is coming back from a smoke break. Not complaining, don't regret my decision at all, just needing some validation that I'm not crazy! Cheers!

I went home with a drain and it came out about 7 days after my surgery. It made me really sad, as my surgeon originally told me that most Sleeves do not get drains, so I immediately thought something didn't go right. My favorite nurse I had explained that a drain actually helps aid in the healing process and forces that excess Fluid out, plus it was nice to be able to monitor what was going on in there by the color of the fluid coming out.

I went home with a drain and it came out about 7 days after my surgery. It made me really sad, as my surgeon originally told me that most Sleeves do not get drains, so I immediately thought something didn't go right. My favorite nurse I had explained that a drain actually helps aid in the healing process and forces that excess Fluid out, plus it was nice to be able to monitor what was going on in there by the color of the fluid coming out.

FYI.. Just was curious about the veterans two or three years out. I have taken my surgery very serious and followed my doc and Nut's instructions fully. I have no intentions of drinking soda anytime soon. Please don't assume I'm falling off the wagon just because I asked.