Interesting post-op observation

Regarding Food smells: I really expected that food smells would nauseate me post-op, but an interesting thing has happened. Food smells actually seem to relieve nausea. My mother has been here helping me and she, of course, is cooking meals for herself. The thought of my broth and jello doesn't always appeal to me, but as soon as she starts cooking her meal, or makes her plate, and I smell the aroma of her meal, my own meal seems more appetizing. And the strangest of all, those food smells do not make me want to eat whatever it is, but they are a comforting aroma. Has anyone else experienced this?

Wow, Molly, what a blessing! I could not stand the food smells. It was horrible when my hubby and teenager would cook for the family and I wouldn't get to eat with them. The smell alone would upset my stomach. I also could not stand the food commercials on TV. They are just harsh. Glad that things are going well for you. God bless, Andrea