So since I started my preop diet I have had a horrible taste in my mouth. One morning my sweet 5 year old son son asks "Mom why is your breath so stinky?" I told him I didn't know but that I had a bad taste in my mouth. I have commented a couple of times on this bad taste and my husband will lovingly tell me that my breath is bad. I brush my teeth and use listerine mouthwash regularly but still with little improvement. WHY??? I've never had bad breath for no apparent reason and now it seems like I can't get rid of it. My NUT told me that I couldn't chew gum and I don't think hard candy to freshen my breath is necessarily a good idea. Anyone know what is causing this kickin breath or what I can do to improve it? I've started taking my calcium and vit D with breakfast and my multivitamins at supper instead of alone and that has helped a tiny bit but still... And will it ever get better???

Ketosis. It sucks. I'm in the same boat - my surgery was the day after yours. Everything tastes nasty!

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/low-carb-diets-can-cause-bad-breath

Thanks BMBrush! It does suck! and it stinks too! lol! That was a pretty interesting article, at least we know we are doing a good job of breaking down fat! That is a plus anyway!

Yup, Ketosis. I have been using the Listerine Breath Strips (very strong, I cut them in half) whenever in public.

get used to taking breath mints, for the first month or so after surgery your breath is horrendous! My hubby had the surgery and I used to make him open the window in the car when he talked I am not very nice, but OMG!!!! Mine wasn't as bad, but it was still funky!!!

yep I agree...ketosis. I had mine until about 2 weeks post op. Nasty feel and taste in my mouth. My husband even told me my breath was real bad. It eventually goes away. So hang in there.

Thanks y'all! Sarahboy I told my husband about you making your husband roll the window down in the car and he thought that was hilarious! I would bet he has had the same thought but just never made me! HA HA HA!