Question:
HELP! Every smell is making me nausous - is it normal?

   — honeynevada (posted on January 2, 2009)

January 2, 2009
I don't know if your post op or not. I assume so, I felt that way for about 6 weeks right after WLS. Everyone is different tho. You may also be fighting off a bug....hope not. Carole M.
   — carolem

January 2, 2009
Hi. I felt the same way too during my first two weeks post-op. I am now three weeks out, and I am not as sensitive to smells anymore. I thought I was going crazy before, but now it is better. Just know you aren't alone on this one... Brooke
   — Brooke O.

January 2, 2009
Yes its normal. Lasted few weeks for me. You will feel better soon
   — urbrat2

January 2, 2009
Now that you mention it...I vaguely remember that smells did bug me too...I almost forgot about it...It's probably normal because our tastes change too and that is certainly related!
   — .Anita R.

January 2, 2009
Yep. Completely normal! I hated the smell of everything--even water for several weeks. I'm 2 months now--as I think of it, i think it's getting better. I'm sure your will pass too.
   — Tina G.

January 2, 2009
I find myself more sensitive to smells since my surgery. I am now 2 months post op and still get a little queasy from smelling certain things. I hope this goes away for both of us lol Good luck!!!
   — a_voluptuous_one

January 3, 2009
The first 3 weeks would make me a little sick to my stomach. My husband would fix certain foods and I wouldn't throw up I would just be sick for the rest of the day. Now it's getting better.....I think it comes with time. Good Luck
   — Nicole Wilson

January 4, 2009
I will be post op 2 years on 2/15/09 and smells still get to me. Not every day mind you, but truly - the smell of food grosses me out a lot, often and then goes away, etc. My PCP prescribed something to help with the nausea. good luck.
   — jammerz

January 8, 2009
Just like everyone else says, yes it is normal. Just how long it lasts is an individual thing. Mine lasted for almost 6 mos. I know it's aweful, but just think of all you're not eating when you feel that way. I actually wish I had more of that now after 10 mos. Now my appitite is back and I don't have an intolerance to sugar, so I am back at some of my old habits, espically during the holidays. Haven't lost any weight in couple of months. With new year starts a new me again. Good Luck with your weight loss, Paula B.
   — paulajaneb

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