Newly banded here. I've noticed since I got banded my breath has been awful. In the initial post op stage I assumed it was just a little dehydration, but I'm drinking plenty now and eating soft foods.

I've heard about the breath once your body enters ketosis, but how long does this last? Will it go away? I feel like brushing and mouthwash isn't doing the job anymore.

Ketosis really does give you bad breath - it's a bummer of a side effect - I recommend the ICE gum - it's cool and refreshing and it does help - it seems like I have bad breath no matter what I do - even now that I'm not really in ketosis anymore. I think it just comes with the territory

Hoping someone else has some good insight too - I know that I can sure use it.

Better try oil pulling...It leaves your mouth feeling like you just got home from a cleaning. And to top it off your breath smells good with a hint of coconut

Here's the site: http://oilpullingbenefits.org/

Sounds wonderful, except I can't stand coconut. The smell alone makes me gag.

Wish that weren't the case, as coconut oil is amazing for all sorts of things.

Use another type of oil...http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=110881

OK I'm sorry I read a little about this...oil pulling and I'm not sure I could handle it! Do you actually do this...and what do you use to do it? They say it doubles in size in your mouth as you swish..and most people end up gagging on it...just curious since it was posted here to learn more about it from someone who does it.

OK I'm sorry I read a little about this...oil pulling and I'm not sure I could handle it! Do you actually do this...and what do you use to do it? They say it doubles in size in your mouth as you swish..and most people end up gagging on it...just curious since it was posted here to learn more about it from someone who does it.

Don't be sorry..lol I do it twice a week. I have to admit that at first I gagged. My hubby does it twice a day and he has noticed a huge difference in his breath and over all health of his teeth.

I did it for 2 weeks straight and thought I would hurl as soon as I put it in my mouth. But the oil turns liquid and then it is not so bad...I know this sounds strange but we kinda do it together and poke fun at each other making faces.... to see who lasts the longest....

To me it is worth the feeling when the oil goes in because of how different my breath is and my teeth too....

Add a little peppermint oil to the coconut oil pulling.

omg i was noticing the same thing had surgery dec 23 and noticed my breath, I was thinking i had a bad tooth.

For the first couple of weeks post-op (Nov bander) my husband told me my breath was "strong" lol. And I'm the kind of person who takes exceptional care of my teeth and can generally taste if my breath is bad, I.e. morning breath. I am pleased to say that seems to have gone away. I used a special mouthwash that was a bit pricey but seemed to help a lot called Therabreath, available in most drugstores. It tastes horrible but no burning or other typical mouthwash experience.