Bad Breath

[targethungry 0]

Hi All,

I had my surgery last month and am now on the mushy food stage of the diet. Since the operation, I always have a nasty taste in my mouth and bad breath. I was hoping that this would subside when I moved to mushy foods but it has not improved.

Just wondering if this is this normal and will it improve?

Thanks

[Humming Bird 275]

There is a chance it is being caused by Ketosis. Many bandsters experience this early on. It does go away. Just follow the rules and your body will adjust.

[LowPSI 0]

Bad breath (unless you had it before banding!) is a sign you are following your diet correctly. Our recommended diet is high Protein, low carb - just like the Atkins diet...without the fat. Having done (and un-done) Atkins, the breath issue is a part of it.