This ketosis breath is going to kill someone!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

My teeth look awesome because I brush 10-15 times a day. Listerine breath strips don't touch it. Neither gum nor mints help. I don't even want to be in public.

Nothing is worse than catching a whiff of my own breath and wondering what died and then realizing it's my innards slowly rotting and wafting out of my mouth.

How long does this rotting corpse smell last and what can I do?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I don't know how long it lasts but I hear you. I'm glad I'm not seeing anyone right now because the only creature alive who could want to kiss me (and does) is my dog.

[Matthew 27]

Ketosis breath is typically "sweet" smelling.....similar to juicy fruit gum, oddly enough. If you truly have ketosis breath....eat some carbs, you really shouldn't be in ketosis if you're getting 20g of carbs a day. This isn't the Atkins diet we're doing here.

However....I see you're recently sleeved and your body is going to be in upheaval..."Cleaning house" so to speak...it's common to have a bit more bacteria living in the oral region than usual causing some rank breath. Try a tongue brush and attempt to get waaaay back on your tongue without gagging yourself....you'd be amazed by how much gunk can live back there....also, a good mouthwash swish and gargle will help. This too shall pass...hang in there and best of luck.

[Vixynne 695]

Here's some info I found online, LipstickLady. The first section is about ketosis breath (or "keto-breath"), and the second part points out that an abundance of Protein causes ammonia-scented breath. Not much we can do about Protein, since we HAVE to have 60-80g a day, but thought it was interesting!

The good news is that keto-breath usually doesn't last forever. Most people find it dies down after a few weeks, or at the most a few months. The reason is unclear, but it seems our bodies adapt in some way. Children on a ketogenic diet for epilepsy have been shown to have less acetone in their breath as time goes on, for example. In the meantime, there are things you can do to minimize the impact of "keto-breath":

1. Drink more water: try 8 glasses per day to see if this helps, and then you can experiment from that point.
   
2. Natural breath fresheners to try include mint, parsley or other greens, cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seeds.
   
3. Some people swear by breath capsules, which are usually made from parsley oil (e.g. Mint Assure) for keto-breath. Others find they do not help.
   
4. sugar-free mints or gum can be tried, but watch the carbs in them.
   
   When the body metabolizes protein, ammonia is produced. When people eat high-protein meals, there tends to be increased ammonia in their breath and/or urine. In large amounts, this can smell pretty bad.
   
   It's important to remember that we don't need lots and lots of protein in our diets. Our bodies use protein to maintain and build muscles, to make enzymes, and for other structural and chemical needs. The body will convert excess protein to energy, which is where you will get the extra ammonia (this also happens during starvation or long exercise when the body begins to rely on breaking down muscles for energy if it runs out of sources of fats and/or carbohydrates).Sometimes people load up on protein because they are afraid to eat more fat. This is one of the reasons why it is rarely a good idea to try to eat a diet that is low in both carbohydrates and fats. The solution to "ammonia breath" for people on a low-carb diet is often to increase fats in the diet, and cut back some on protein foods.  http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Is-Your-Low-Carb-Diet-Giving-You-Bad-Breath.htm
   

[jmarie 71]

Omword! I was just telling my boss "i swear I brush my teeth all the time and it doesn't phase my breath". Thankful for sugar free gum!

[shielanotsheila 15]

I am in the same boat. I saw my husband cover his nose and realized it was my bad breath. He tried to make me feel better but I don't know what to do about the bad breath. I am 4 days post op.

[Michellemo 161]

I had the same problem! So nasty! I ate more carbs and that took care of the problem.

[JProx 161]

Chew gum but do not swallow .

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

My teeth look awesome because I brush 10-15 times a day.

Okay you do not brush 10-15 times per day.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Oh yes, I do!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Oh yes, I do!

<disclaimer> I am not a doctor, I don't play one on TV, nor do I have enough of the correct letters in my name to spell "doctor"</disclaimer>

Maybe you're brushing your teeth too much?

[No game 14,436]

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Hey that's not what you told me when you showed up last night on my doorstep wearing scrubs and a lab coat!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Hey that's not what you told me when you showed up last night on my doorstep wearing scrubs and a lab coat!

I believe the words I used were "wanna play doctor?"

[No game 14,436]

I believe the words I used were "wanna play doctor?"

I feel violated now! And why did you leave a bill for three hundred dollars???

[jmarie 71]

Oh yes' date=' I do![/quote']

Me too!!!