I know this is gross but......wow! I am having the worst bad breath the past few weeks! I mean my mouth tastes like a dog took a do-doo in it! Even when I breathe through my nose I can smell it! Gum, mouthwash, and brushing every hour does nothing! I wasn't aware of this effect.....but after reading a few blogs I can see its pretty common and understand why. BUT DAMN! I was wondering if anyone going through this has a better remedy? Please dear god tell me this won't last!

You are in ketosis which occurs when your diet consists of mostly protein. Side effects of ketosis are dry ski and nasty dog doo breath. I have not gotten there yet but I am sure it is coming!

That happened to me before surgery, but after surgery it hasn't been so bad. I just remember pre-surgery when I first started a high protein diet and protein shakes that I couldn't brush enough, chew gum enough, mouthwash enough!! I think since I added veggies in that helps keep things balanced. As Cathy said, ketosis brings it on . . . fun fun fun!!