How badly will I be effectd by the smell of food be after surgery?

I am concerned that after surgery I will lose my sense of smell and taste. As a chef, I cannot afford to lose it forever. I have heard that I will have a "metal" taste for awhile. As long as it goes away I can deal with it. I also am concerned that just smelling food is going to cause nausia. Presently I do not really like to smell food cooking (strange for a chef, I know). I own my own restaurant and do alot of the cooking and baking. I fear that I will not be able to be around the smells. I am having the surgery done laproscopically and intend to go back to work ASAP. Even if I am just working the register, the smell of food is a major feature in my shop. People love to smell the bread baking and soups cooking. I fear that I will be green all throughout the meals!!!

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