So ever since I started on the high Protein diet pre-op, my boyfriend has been telling me that I have a bad odor... He says it has gotten worse the past 2+ weeks post-op where I have only had protein and fluids... He says he can smell it everywhere we go, though it is worse in small areas (car, in bed, etc.)... My hygiene has not changed at all (I shower daily); he seems to think it's the protein seeping out my pores emitting the bad smell...

Has anyone else experienced this??

It's a little embarrassing, but if there are any suggestions as to how to stop it they will be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

Meg

I guess I'm used to the smell. My ex-husband is a body builder and ALWAYS smelled like broccoli' date=' egg whites and chicken breast! Probably one of the reasons he's my EX lol[/quote']

Lls, that's some funny ****!

Wonder if it could also be some detox going on? It's said you store toxins in your fat cells. I wonder if some stored toxins are emitting odors as your fat cells are shrinking or being utilized for energy.

Am I the only one who thinks your boyfriend is a jerk for telling you that you smell?

It was one of the things I was told NEVER to tell a woman under ANY circumstances.

Am I the only one who thinks your boyfriend is a jerk for telling you that you smell? It was one of the things I was told NEVER to tell a woman under ANY circumstances.

Haha- were been together for 6 years' date=' live together too- we are pretty honest with each other... I honestly was shocked at first but truly didn't care. He sees me at my best and worst, and loves me just the same either way-- so no, not a jerk

My husband was so horney you would have thought I smelled like roses lol (not)

Am I the only one who thinks your boyfriend is a jerk for telling you that you smell?

Justinh125 - you are my hero. What a wonderful thing to hear from a guy. I hope there is a special someone in your life who appreciate what a great guy you must be.

OMG!!!! Last night my own body oder woke me up. It's horrible! I actually thought there was a dead mouse in my room. But it's me. My boyfriend is coming to visit me in next weekend. HELP!!! Any soaps and hygiene products that helped????

I am glad you wrote this! I've told ppl the protein shakes remind me of dead rat smell no matter what I mix with! Surgery Monday, and I've been dreading this. I don't want my patients to think I smell

I smelled like a jar of filthy dirty pennies. No matter how many times a day I brushed my teeth, my breath reeked. In the morning, our bedroom had to be aired out from my all night exhalations. Soooooooo disgusting.

that really made me laugh!!!

Weird. I keep smelling like onions; very unusual! Maybe toxins being released?

I am noticing I smell like onions, but I haven’t eating any. I got some Rose petal spray from iHerb, just $10. They also have it at Ulta. helps a lot!!!

I do smell something... at first I thought it was the smell of the protein drinks but now I believe it must be the odor of weight loss - whether it is ketones or not - I don’t know. It smells somewhat like vitamins.