I haven't seen this addressed, but maybe I've overlooked it. Ever since my surgery last week, I've noticed an odor. Let me be specific, and sorry if it's TMI, but when I sit down on the toilet, there is a smell wafting from me that I've never smelled before. I'm showering and cleaning all parts of me, so it's not from poor hygiene. Did anyone else experience this?

If your having a high protein low carb diet you may be in ketosis, which can make your pee and breath smell,it might be just that.

I've been in ketosis before, and it's not that smell. Could it have something to do with the anesthesia? It's almost a sweet smell (but not one I want).

If your having a high Protein low carb diet you may be in ketosis, which can make your pee and breath smell,it might be just that.

OK.... OK THAY'S WHY MY BREATH STINKS.:thumbup: I kinda thought maybe that was it. Um... what can I do about it other that brush my teeth every 15 seconds. LOL. I'm kinda embarrassed at work and don't want to be around peeps.:thumbup: So let me get this straight as long as I'm in ketosis my breath is going to funky. DANG!!!!! That stinks!!!! {pun intended} LOL.

Deb

OK.... OK THAY'S WHY MY BREATH STINKS.:thumbup: I kinda thought maybe that was it. Um... what can I do about it other that brush my teeth every 15 seconds. LOL. I'm kinda embarrassed at work and don't want to be around peeps.:thumbup: So let me get this straight as long as I'm in ketosis my breath is going to funky. DANG!!!!! That stinks!!!! {pun intended} LOL.

Deb

Your breath will get better over time while being in ketosis. It'll come out in your sweat also.

Get a tongue scraper for the funky tongue fuzz.

As for the sweet smell, changes in your pH could be occurring especially if you are on any type of medication. Are you drinking a lot of artificial sweetener drinks? Like Crystal Light, or herbal teas?

I'm not really drinking enough of anything. Isopure, Carnation Instant Breakfast. Sigh. I'm not doing a very good job of this.

Your breath will get better over time while being in ketosis. It'll come out in your sweat also.

Get a tongue scraper for the funky tongue fuzz.

As for the sweet smell, changes in your pH could be occurring especially if you are on any type of medication. Are you drinking a lot of artificial sweetener drinks? Like Crystal Light, or herbal teas?

Thank God. I thought I was gonna have to be stinky breath forever!!!! Thanks Tiff for the reply. You have saved my day.

Deb

I'm not really drinking enough of anything. Isopure, Carnation Instant Breakfast. Sigh. I'm not doing a very good job of this.

I would recommend getting some of those wet wipes. Also, if you aren't hydrating, your body could be trying to compensate, and your pH is changing.

Plus, it could be the anesthesia, and other meds they gave you during and immediately following the op.

Focus on fluids, if you aren't staying hydrated it can lead to nausea which will only make you feel worse, and land you back in the hospital. Push Clear liquids, warm herbal teas, broths, get some sugar free gatorade or Powerade for the electrolytes.

Thank God. I thought I was gonna have to be stinky breath forever!!!! Thanks Tiff for the reply. You have saved my day.

Deb

lol Deb. I have always had this problem because my medication. I used to always have gum on hand, but now I carry my tooth brush, and tooth paste with me. THe other day at work I brushed my teeth like 4 times, and I was only there for half a day. I tell everyone if my breath stinks, it is not my fault, and I'm not skanky, it is the surgery. I have actually woke up in the middle of the night because of my stank breath. GROSS:scared0:

Your breath will get better over time while being in ketosis. It'll come out in your sweat also.

Get a tongue scraper for the funky tongue fuzz.

As for the sweet smell, changes in your pH could be occurring especially if you are on any type of medication. Are you drinking a lot of artificial sweetener drinks? Like Crystal Light, or herbal teas?

lol Deb. I have always had this problem because my medication. I used to always have gum on hand, but now I carry my tooth brush, and tooth paste with me. THe other day at work I brushed my teeth like 4 times, and I was only there for half a day. I tell everyone if my breath stinks, it is not my fault, and I'm not skanky, it is the surgery. I have actually woke up in the middle of the night because of my stank breath. GROSS:scared0:

Lisa, I'm just bought another tooth brush to bring to work too. Man I gonna have to brush my teeth everytime I go on break. Plus I'm gonna get that tongue scraper. Ain't life grand!!!! LOL.

I'm not really drinking enough of anything. Isopure, Carnation Instant Breakfast. Sigh. I'm not doing a very good job of this.

I had the sweet odor when I was on antibiotics~

I'm certain it was a mind thing but the first 3-4 days after surgery I swear I smelled like chicken broth

Me too on the chicken broth!!! And I still get a whif of it now and then!!

Lisa, I'm just bought another tooth brush to bring to work too. Man I gonna have to brush my teeth everytime I go on break. Plus I'm gonna get that tongue scraper. Ain't life grand!!!! LOL.

Picking up my tongue scrapper today. LIfe is Great!!!! lol I'm used to it though I have had this problem for years.

I would recommend getting some of those wet wipes. Also, if you aren't hydrating, your body could be trying to compensate, and your pH is changing.

Plus, it could be the anesthesia, and other meds they gave you during and immediately following the op.

Focus on fluids, if you aren't staying hydrated it can lead to nausea which will only make you feel worse, and land you back in the hospital. Push Clear liquids, warm herbal teas, broths, get some sugar free gatorade or Powerade for the electrolytes.

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.

I've been in ketosis before, and it's not that smell. Could it have something to do with the anesthesia? It's almost a sweet smell (but not one I want).

If that sweet smell is coming from your urine, go to your PMD and have him/her check your A1C and blood sugar. When I have diabetic patients with high blood sugar, their urine can smell like apple juice, it's so sweet-smelling. That would be my concern. I know that 'lady issues' can be uncomfortable to discuss with a doctor, but believe me, you won't make them uncomfortable. The more forthcoming and honest you are, the better they can diagnose and treat you. Good luck.