Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

anyone experienced bad breath after surgery?



Recommended Posts

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and I'm experiencing really bad breath. Sorry for the TMI, but I'd like to know if somebody else had or has the same issue. I hope this will go away :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yep I sure did. It gets better when you start eating more carbs

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I hear the same thing. Some people say that it's your staples inside that's healing so that's why it smells like that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have horrible breath! My youngest came up to me one day & said that I smelled like "poopy"! OMG! I can actually taste the bad breath too! I hate it! I brush my tongue & it stays looking white too from the toothpaste. Yuck.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One of the side effects of burning fat and being on a low carb diet is "Ketosis". It is a complex metabolic process, but the bad breath is a major indicator of your body actively burning fat because all the glycogen (easily stored and burned glucose based fuel) has been used up. Look at the horrible breath as confirmation that your body is using your fat stores.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Its normal from burning your fat stores and it goes away as you start eating more food esp carbs. Tic tacs helped me just dont swallow or chew them.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yup it is a sign of ketosis. My husband and i have a running joke now about the smell of weight loss lol.

He said he doesnt mind because of what it indicates and because it wont be forever.

Btw i love altoids sugar free mini mints now!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I thought I was the only one who had this!! I'm brushing my teeth constantly it seems and my breath doesn't seem to get any better. Thank you for clarifying that it's normal!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and I'm experiencing really bad breath. Sorry for the TMI' date=' but I'd like to know if somebody else had or has the same issue. I hope this will go away :([/quote']

It's thrush, I have a wicked case of it myself. Once we get the Proteins back in it may help or yogurt seems to do the trick also.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One of the side effects of burning fat and being on a low carb diet is "Ketosis". It is a complex metabolic process' date=' but the bad breath is a major indicator of your body actively burning fat because all the glycogen (easily stored and burned glucose based fuel) has been used up. Look at the horrible breath as confirmation that your body is using your fat stores.[/quote']

It's so gross! My breath could kill zombies for sure lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yup it is a sign of ketosis. My husband and i have a running joke now about the smell of weight loss lol.

He said he doesnt mind because of what it indicates and because it wont be forever.

Btw i love altoids sugar free mini mints now!

Been using SF Ice Breaker mints.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Same for me and I always have a horrible taste in my mouth. I was assuming it would get better once I start eating some regular foods. I am constantly brushing and flossing and now keep tic tacs with me. Glad to hear it will get better.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks Catherine707, it makes sense now and I like the fact that is related to burning fat! I'll get some tic tacs in the mean time.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I looked up on line suggestion for home remedy treatments, cider vinaigrette rinse, lemon juice rinse, baking soda rinse. I've opted to wait it out until I can eat yogurt and get the healthy bacteria going again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes I had it too its actually your body burning the fat is what my NUT said we all had it in our post surgery group at 6 weeks out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×