Please tell me I won't smell following DS surgery!

[MyNewLife]

I've been reading these boards for over three years. I've never heard anyone talk about that, which means you are probably worrying about a non issue. It's odd that only one person has brought it up. Unless I fart, I don't smell. Matter of fact, my dirty clothes don't smell. I used to be able to pick something and give it a quick whiff to tell if I had worn it before. Now, if I don't get my laundry put away right after the dryer and throw it on my bed, I don't know if something dirty has been mixed in. I do a lot more laundry now just to make sure.

Personally, I don't believe it.

 

[k9ophile]

Don't worry, they don't touch your nose in WLS! Your olfactory sense should remain as good as ever.

LOL! That was my first thought; my nose works just as good as it ever did.

 

[Munchkin]

No, we don't stink.

 

[robs477]

Actually, I think this is a more relevant question than people may realize. Not necessarily because of the DS, but, as a result in possible subsequent metabolic changes after. I lightly broached on this topic in another thread somewhere regarding how I have very little BO, especially for a man. I only have to use deodorant twice a week, my feet never smell and I can wear my clothes for weeks without doing laundry. I know that sounds stupid, but, I attribute that to the fact that I have NO metabolism to speak of, body temp of 96.8 instead of 98.6 and yes I do take thyroid meds. SO…I’m hoping I DO start stinking after the surgery…lol. Because maybe that will means something’s working…lol or, maybe it means nothing at all, but it’s just an observation.

 

[marissamast]

My personal experience is just the opposite. I have always had problem perspiration. Even when I was thin. NOTHING worked. After surgery...I no longer have that issue AT ALL. I never smell. Just using some Mitcham and I am clean and fresh all day.