Hello all of you great supporters everywhere, I know there are many people who can relate to this and help me with my dilemma. I had my bypass on 1/7/14 and have been doing great. I have definitely been conscious of my breath d/ t the protein shakes and I brush at least 4 times a day to get out the nasty taste (sickening sweet dry mouth). But I returned to work today ( my first day back) and I was so excited to show off all the great success I've had so far. Partly through the day I was sipping on my protein shake which I admit doesn't smell that great and has a horrible after taste when one of my direct co-workers asked if the smell was the protein and I said yes and apologized and explained that I needed it for my diet and it was essential at this point in my journey. I said I would try to drink the shakes before and after work if possible and left it at that. Another co-worker in the same office commented on a rotten fruit smell and I again apologized that it was most likely the protein I had just finished washed out the container and put away. I explained the situation , being RN's I thought they would leave it at that but someone went to my manager who sat down with me and had started asking me if I have any issues with body odor and I said of course not. I explained what had transpired earlier and explained I needed to drink the protein for my diet and health. She then has the audacity to walk from behind her desk and smell me . I am a very clean

Person and shower daily usually at night but I will be switching it up. Now I feel as though I can't drink my shakes at work although that is the best time for me to have them so I am not so full at dinner time. She said he daughter who does body building had issues with smells die to the protein and she told to her to add vanilla, vanilla doesn't go with everything! i don't think it was noticeable when i was drinking the ready to drink protein....My boss told me to buy some body spray and use it! I have a job where I go into people's homes to take care of their children So I certainly don't want to make a bad impression there ! I thought a group of well educated nurses would understand the whole ketosis process and the extra protein adding to whatever smell I have . I definitely do not have body odor! I felt like the stinky kid and when it was supposed to be such a positive day it turned out horrible ! I am using breath mints and such. Any suggestions on deodorant or body washes to get me through this time??? How long can I expect this new apparently offensive smell to last ? Sorry to ramble. Just don't know what to do and hoping my fellow brave WLS folks have some suggestions ! THANK YOU

How rude the so called professionals were to you. I'm so sorry you we're hurt by them. I wasn't aware of protein giving bad breath... Why is that?

I guarentee the smell is Ketosis not your drinks.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ketosis-symptoms.html

You can try keeping some mints of you but you are probably exuding it through your pours as well. Body spray isn't going to mask it. Normal BO is from the bacteria's byproducts , AKA bacteria poop. This smell is actually caused from the Ketones leaving your body as your blood dumps it. It is possible that raising your Water intake, not any fluids, plain water, may dilute it a bit.<br /><br />Either way it will pass as your body gets regulated. Unfortunately time will not help your coworkers. They will still be A$$es.

Edited February 3, 201412 yr by WildGrits