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O.K., NOW it hurts! I know this isn't the nasal surgery message board, but since I don't have a wonderful support group of them, and I DO have a great WLS support group, I figured "what the heck!" My nose, face, and teeth hurt so much that I can't force myself to eat. I can't smell, so I can't taste. Chewing hurts, too. I just sleep all day and night and drink water. BOY! I am sure getting my water! I tried some yogurt, but it tasted blah, and I could not fini**** I can taste sour, so I am sucking on a lime. My concern is this: How am I going to keep my proteins up? I tried a protein shake for lunch, but could only get down a few sips. I also am not allowed to exercise for three weeks!!! Not even walking! Bed rest as much as possible! Losing a lot of blood, too. How will I replace the vitamins and iron lost? I need some "poor baby"'s sent my way, cause I am depressed! Good drugs wearing off!

Oh man girl! I can honestly say that I am glad I am not in your shoes right now. I will send you some extra energy girl! The reason why you can't taste anything is that the sence of taste is not real per sea, it is actually a perception based on your sence of smell and memories! So since you messed with your smeller your tater is broken...LOL! It will pass soon sweetie, keep up your fluids, do what the doc says and make sure that you get in your protein any way that you can. BIG HUGS~ Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/182/146 BMI- 44.1/31.2/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -75 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney

JAIME!!!!!!!!!Hearing from you is better than drugs or meds.! You always put a smile on my face (ouch!). We are in the middle of a severe thunderstorm, which woke me up with a big BANG! and crack of lightning! Now I can't sleep! The bleeding has almost stopped ('bout friggin' time!) but oooooo these teeth-rattling sinus pains!!! My face is puffin up, and I have black and blue under my eyes. My hunny bunny says now he can tell everyone he's been roughin' me up! LOL! BTW, I was feeling cold so he gave me his flannel shirt to wear and it damned near swallowed me! I used to be bigger than him! Huge Hug my dear friend! Lou Ann

Hehehe.... you crack me up! I am sorry that you have a bunch of rain.... Lord knows that will cause your swelling and pain to get a bit worse. We have nothing but storms here too, it is killing my knee. Last night at TKD I wanted to cry b/c my knees were so swollen from all this crappy weather. OYE! I guess having a few last reminents of my old life is better than having the health I used to have! Anyways, hubby left for your way yesterday! He is about 3 hours from San Antonio. I miss him so much already I am wearing his jammie pants and sweater... of course, like you... I am swimming in them! I have to roll the pants so I don't trip on them and have them fall off! Hehehe.... Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/182/146 BMI- 44.1/31.2/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -75 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney

Hi Lou Ann, I was wondering how you was doing... Yes I will send you a few "poor baby" your way... It has be since '93 when I had mine done, I don't remember some of it... but it will get better........ I never had trouble with smoke and dust before........ BUT........ now it really gets to me... Did they pack your nose? With gaze? If so have they taken it out yet? It seems that this was what I remembered the most. I did have pain with everything you have said but just don't remember it as will. YES... Drink your proteins........ force yourself to get it done... and get your vitamins, if you can't chew them, I think they may have liquid vitamins to help you out, ask your Doc. Hang in there.... thinking of you... take care.... PooBear

POOBEAR!!!!! You snuggle bunny,you! Trust a Marine to understand about "poor baby"'s! Thanks! My deceased step-father, Blake, was a Marine. He said "Marines have the reputation of being the baddest; and we are. But we're also the ones with the biggest hearts!" True! When am I going to see some new pics.? I'm getting curious! Semper Fi!

Hey Lou Ann I will no longer complain about my sore throat, runny nose and earaches, 'cuz I'd much rather have that then be in your shoes! How's that for being supportive? ? ? I don't know what to tell you, other than 'do what doc says'. As for your proteins, you said you can taste sour, do you have access to any Nectar protein? I think the lemonade is a little tangy, you could maybe mix it with crystal lt lemonade?? We have a key lime yogurt up here in Ia, not a lot of protein, but would help if you are able to eat yogurt??? I have been down a couple of days with this nasty cold, and my protein and caloric intake has been way down. I just hope it doesn't start me on a plateau (like it thinks I'm starving). Knock on wood but I have not plateaued, YET. Big hug...... Sheila

Sheila, You have saved me!! I tried your lemonade protein idea. Got out that crystal light and added it to the lemon iced tea protein. Then I kicked it up another notch by adding some fresh, valley limes. WOW! I drank it all! YUM! Gigantic Hug!