What were you clueless about post-op??

What were you clueless about post-op? As prepared as I felt I was, there was a few realizations that slapped me in the face as I became a new post-op. Maybe it will help someone else who's about to have WLS... <p> <ul><li>Any edema is the first thing I lost, and lost it quickly! (45lbs in the first 2 weeks) <li>Had no clue my sense of smell would be so heightened. <li>If you don't measure your food before putting it on your plate, you might overeat. <li>Bathroom habits DO change post-op <li>Weighing more than once a month causes excess worrying. <li>Drinking becomes more important and sometimes more satisfying than eating. <li>Taking vitamins suddenly becomes a chore, especially when you can't fit them all in your tiny pouch. <li>The vast majority of conversations around you post-op will be about your surgery and progress. <li>You suddenly notice your cat eats more than you do!</ul> <p> What other things were you surprised about post-op??<br> <b>Lap-RNY 1/13/03 -83 lbs & Counting!</b>

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