Post-op, one thing I have learned is to be satisfied with the aroma of some foods. The smell is often better than the taste anyway.

So true.

Does anything smell better than home made chicken Soup simmering on the stove???

Yum!

I had my surgery 8/15. I am having some issue with the whole social eating thing. Now when my wife eats around me, I do realize that I watch her like a puppy watches a toddler. The smells and sight of what she is eating - wow! How do you get around that?

I had my surgery 8/15. I am having some issue with the whole social eating thing. Now when my wife eats around me, I do realize that I watch her like a puppy watches a toddler. The smells and sight of what she is eating - wow! How do you get around that?

I just take a big whiff and remind myself that I just experienced the best part and that eating whatever won't improve the experience,

Passed by a garlic fry stand at the boardwalk yesterday. The smell of all that garlic was heavenly, but I didn't want any. I liked just being able to enjoy the smell without getting hungry.

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I had my surgery 8/15. I am having some issue with the whole social eating thing. Now when my wife eats around me, I do realize that I watch her like a puppy watches a toddler. The smells and sight of what she is eating - wow! How do you get around that?

It will get better once you can eat real food as well. You will find yourself satisfied with very little, so make it count nutritionally and make it tasty.

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