Does anyone else have a problem with bad breath since having surgery? Mine is horrible!

Are you drinking the protein shakes? I find the protein powder gives me horrible breath.

I had to really up the flossing and brushing...and tongue scrapping. I brush about 5x daily now, and even wipe down my upper pallette and cheeks with a very soft cloth.

Bad breath is a really, really common side effect of ketosis (your body being in a fat-burning mode). It's usually called "ketosis breath".

Oh yes! Thank god I'm not alone lol nothing works I have to keep mints around

Yes. Actually, I felt like I smelled all over. It was partly ketosis, partly because I had a drain for a week and the rest was all Protein shakes.

I still am very careful to have a mint or something handy for when I finish drinking a Protein Drink. Those things are not fresh breath friendly.

I was wondering about this last night, you know it's bad when you can smell your own breath!!! YUCK!

The old dog breath. Pretty nasty.

I think combined with the three weeks of pureed and soft foods (ie: proving that man can live on Beans alone!!) that I am the perfect companion for a long car trip... in a small car... with lots of people... and a wet dog .... and broken power windows ....

Vegas anyone?????

Oh, the joy of ketosis. Good grief, just another thing to worry about, bad breath, losing your hair and your pants falling down. I am looking forward to them all

So you brush a bit more ... no biggie and it is not permanent. Besides I only notice it once in a while. Others may be passing out, but heck that is their problem!

I looked into the hair issue pretty in-depth. I used to say, "I may be fat but I still got great hair." Which at 50+ is something. If you eat right it should not be a problem. I was really worried about this. I think as you feel less attractive because of your weight you develop new vainities - like my fabulous full head of hair. LOL

And remember a lady whose pants fall off... Well, that can be a real concersation starter depending on the circumstances. Great at a party, not so good in church!!