<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Hi All,

I was not sure who to ask this question of, but I know my fellow bandsters will give me good advise.

I am down now by 40 1lbs and went out and purchased all new clothes for work. Within the last month, however, I notice I have been having a under-arm smell. I am using Secret, but it does not seem to be strong enough. My main problem, is that the smell stays on my nice new clothing, and dry-cleaning does not get it out.

I therefore have two questions.

1. Can someone recommend a really good Deodorants / Antiperspirants (Super Strength)

2. How do I get the smell out of my dry-cleanable clothes, when dry-cleaning is not doing it and I can't wash them.

Any help is appreciated...

I use Lady Speed Stick 24 hr gel and never had a problem. Smells nice and goes on clear.

Yep I'd suggest trying a mans pit spray :hat:

Why they think all women are dainty and don't stink is beyond me.

What about those under arm shields (kinda like panty liners for the pit).

This exact problem is happening to me also.

AND...

I wear Secret!!!

I can't believe I was just talking to my hubby about it and here it is.

I've been wearing Secret for years and never had an issue until about 2 weeks ago..about 2 1/2 weeks into my band-life.

Weird...I thought it was just me..time to switch.

Hi-

I used to have to switch deodorant around the time for my period. I read somewhere that woman's scent abilities picked up due to the extra hormones during "that time". I used Secret and would notice the effectiveness would wane, so I would switch off to Degree. That seems to help. I think our body's bacteria get used to the deodorant we use.

Also, as for the dry cleaned clothes, ask the person at the counter to spot-treat the under arm area, and then to process the whole garment. I used to work as a seamstress in a drycleaners, and they used to do that all the time! You are NOT alone in this! the drycleaners just treat the problem just as they would a spot that needed extra cleaning, because it did. It usually fixed the smell.

Great. I use Secret, too. I've only lost 20 pounds so I'm not stinky yet. Or if I am no one is saying anything to me! But it's good to know that maybe I will need to switch. You may also want to touch base withyour surgeon - they may know of common problems and solutions if others have complained of this.