Smell problem

[AmberS.]

Hello,

I had the sleeve done on 9/17/19. I have returned to a regular diet, and find I don't have many issues with trying new food. I am having one "big" issue - after cooking food and smelling it, I don't want to eat it. I do try to eat my protein portion, but I struggle. The smells turn me off from the food. If someone else cooks, I am fine. Today was a very big struggle, I cooked our meal, and after 3 bites of turkey I was done. I felt so overwhelmed by it.. all the smells of the food. I had a melt down, I couldn't even stay at the table with my family. A day that I once loved, totally felt ruined today. Is this something that anyone else has had to deal with??

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[Brenda2010]

Hello,

I had the sleeve done on 9/17/19. I have returned to a regular diet, and find I don't have many issues with trying new food. I am having one "big" issue - after cooking food and smelling it, I don't want to eat it. I do try to eat my protein portion, but I struggle. The smells turn me off from the food. If someone else cooks, I am fine. Today was a very big struggle, I cooked our meal, and after 3 bites of turkey I was done. I felt so overwhelmed by it.. all the smells of the food. I had a melt down, I couldn't even stay at the table with my family. A day that I once loved, totally felt ruined today. Is this something that anyone else has had to deal with??

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hi Amber,

I'm sorry you had a rough time with the holiday. I don't have any aversions to smells but I have read posts here from others who do.

The sacrifice of this one holiday will be well worth it down the road. And try to look forward to next year. You'll have plenty of time under your belt by then and be able to enjoy it wholeheartedly.

 

[missdarmitage]

Hello,

I had the sleeve done on 9/17/19. I have returned to a regular diet, and find I don't have many issues with trying new food. I am having one "big" issue - after cooking food and smelling it, I don't want to eat it. I do try to eat my protein portion, but I struggle. The smells turn me off from the food. If someone else cooks, I am fine. Today was a very big struggle, I cooked our meal, and after 3 bites of turkey I was done. I felt so overwhelmed by it.. all the smells of the food. I had a melt down, I couldn't even stay at the table with my family. A day that I once loved, totally felt ruined today. Is this something that anyone else has had to deal with??

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hi Amber. So sorry you are having this constant problem with smells. I have had a few run ins, but not to the extent you are describing. As crazy as it sounds, you might try reaching out to your surgical team, especially the psychologist. The reason I mention that is the fact that the smells only bother you when you cook, but they don't bother you if someone else prepared the meal for you. Same smells, different situations. Could it be that you have subconsciously gotten an idea in your head that is making the link between the taste and smell of the food you cook revolting? Again, I may be crazy suggesting this, but it is just a thought. I can't think of another reason that may have happened (not to say there isn't one... I definitely don't know everything, lol). Good luck with this issue and keep us posted!

 

[Brenda2010]

Hi Amber. So sorry you are having this constant problem with smells. I have had a few run ins, but not to the extent you are describing. As crazy as it sounds, you might try reaching out to your surgical team, especially the psychologist. The reason I mention that is the fact that the smells only bother you when you cook, but they don't bother you if someone else prepared the meal for you. Same smells, different situations. Could it be that you have subconsciously gotten an idea in your head that is making the link between the taste and smell of the food you cook revolting? Again, I may be crazy suggesting this, but it is just a thought. I can't think of another reason that may have happened (not to say there isn't one... I definitely don't know everything, lol). Good luck with this issue and keep us posted!

Hmm, interesting theory miss!