Cam, Wonderful news that you are feeling so well. I did not lose my taste buds while in the hospital. When I came home everything smelled like the hospital. I actually gained 20 pounds during my illness and with the prednisone I am on for the skin gvh I am not shedding any of that yet. As for driving, I was way too weak to drive. Maybe that is partially because I was 51??? I took it easy and napped a lot. Hang in there. I am 2 years post transplant this Friday. Woo Hoo! Blessings to you, Lori