Question:
DOES ANYONE EXPERIENCE NAUSEA WHEN THE COOK?

I EXPERIENCE NAUSEA AND BREAK OUT IN A COLD SWEAT, BECOME DIZZY WHEN I TRY TO COOK. THE SMELL AND LOOK OF FOOD COOKING GETS ME VERY ILL.    — NANCY W. (posted on December 31, 2002)

December 31, 2002
My first month post-op I was just like that, so I didn't cook at all! (I never threw up though.)But eventually it got better, I'm almost three months out and love the smell of food again!Take care!
   — D S.

December 31, 2002
Hi. My Mom was reheating some spaghetti yesterday and I got so sick from the smell I had to rest a bit. I am 5 weeks postop and right now the smell of food makes me sick. As a matter of fact food is a big turn off right now, but hopefully we will both enjoy the smell of good food again! :)
   — NikkiCarter

December 31, 2002
im 6 months postop and I get sick from kitchen smells and the smells from dinner dishes even before the table is cleared. When I go out to eat, I have to pick up my plate and set it on the edge of the table - away from me - so I can breathe. Sometimes... I even have to get up and leave the restaurant for fresh air for a few minutes.
   — Valerie H.

December 31, 2002
I didn't have that exact problem. But when I was a new postie (the first two or three months) I found that once I'd eaten that I couldn't stand to be around food, food smells or people who were eating. If we were in a restaurant, I'd get up when I was done and go sit in the car. Just couldn't take it. It does pass though - so take heart :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 1, 2003
I didn't check your profile but I'd say you are a relatively new post op person.....I was the same way at first. Not my own cooking, but driving home from work and passing a KFC or a local hamburger joint, the smell of the greasy foods being fried was enough to make me want to get sick. This too shall pass. Happy New Year and happy journey.
   — Annie H.