I don't want to see or smell food after a meal

[omrhsn 624]

I'm one year post-op and I'm eating almost everything but in small quantities (please don't tell my doctor 🤣). I noticed that I can't stand seeing or smelling food after finishing my meal regardless of what food I ate. It is not a big deal if I'm eating at home since I can just move to a different room or go out for a walk. Last week we were invited to a restaurant. The smell coming from the kitchen was really appetizing when we went in and I was excited to get my food. I enjoyed the meal but I wanted to leave as soon as was done eating. I really couldn't stand the smell coming from the kitchen after eating. The group wanted to have a chat after meal and I was really struggling to keep up. That feeling went away after a few minutes but still it was difficult. I follow a lot of food photographers on social media and I always avoid checking my feed after meals for the exact same reason.

Anyone with similar experience?

[Recidivist 1,141]

Yep, still happening to me after four years! After I've eaten, the sight or smell of food makes me naueous.

[pintsizedmallrat 475]

I have a bit of this myself; once I reach something resembling satisfied I just want what's left taken away from me, I can't stand to look at it.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 657]

Yep - sometimes packing up leftovers gets me to gag. I've noticed that having something else (non food scented) to smell helps; a candle, a napkin with an essential oil, etc. Even washing my hands with a good smelling soap can help take the edge off. It doesn't happen all the time, but I definitely know the feeling.

[omrhsn 624]

13 hours ago, Recidivist said:

Yep, still happening to me after four years! After I've eaten, the sight or smell of food makes me naueous.

13 hours ago, pintsizedmallrat said:

I have a bit of this myself; once I reach something resembling satisfied I just want what's left taken away from me, I can't stand to look at it.

Good to hear I'm not the only one. I hope this is just a phase and it will go away. Good luck

[omrhsn 624]

10 hours ago, Sleeve_Me_Alone said:

Yep - sometimes packing up leftovers gets me to gag. I've noticed that having something else (non food scented) to smell helps; a candle, a napkin with an essential oil, etc. Even washing my hands with a good smelling soap can help take the edge off. It doesn't happen all the time, but I definitely know the feeling.

I'll definitely try that. Thanks for the tips. Here is what worked for me so far:

- sucking mints (sugar-free ones) really helps. I carry them with me everywhere I go.

- I don't eat before cooking my food (which I do once a week). Otherwise I won't be able to do it.

- Going for a walk after the meal also helps