female only I stink!

[SparkleCat 521]

Anyone now have trouble with deoderant working?? I have never had a B.O. problem as long as I remembered deoderant...Degree has always worked well for me...until now. I have found I am "powering through" my deoderant if it is more than 75 degrees outside.

Does this last? Is there a deoderant that y'all have found keeps newly discovered BO under control? Or have I just become more stinky for reasons other than WLS?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

sounds like ketosis

[Terribj 208]

I have that same problem - I never had a problem before and now I feel like i need to wear a stick of deodorant under each arm. I've been switching up my deodorant and that seems to help a bit - I also keep a travel size one at work. Secret has a clinical strength one I'm going to try this week. My husband uses a clinical strength and it works really well for him.

[Ariella 73]

I have this issue from time to time, and my BO is definately different than it was before. I have read that this is usually a side effect from ketosis. I just keep body spray with me to keep me feeling fresh. Have you tried the clinical strength yet? That may help.

[KayleeC14 159]

I have heard that is a sign of ketosis but I am not a doctor. I haven't had this problem but I work part time in a doctors office as well and one thing the doctor I work for suggests for B.O. that is way to over powering is getting botox in the glands. Sounds WAY too painful for me to even think of but he says it works. I would try the clinical strength deodorant and see if it works. If it doesn't I would ask your PCP for suggestions on how to handle the B.O.

[SparkleCat 521]

So I get bad breath and stinky pits?? :/

Will definitely try the clinical strength...guess the money I save on food will go to deoderant

[Roo101769 742]

I had this issue early out. I lost 33lbs pre surgery and for about two months after I got REALLY stinky. (IMO) Seemed like no matter what I did I could smell that "smell". Then it stopped. Not sure what changed or why, I am not a doctor. I was just happy the day I realized I didn't smell the funk anymore...So my guess is "this too shall pass..."

[Susysleever 265]

Crazy suggestion. Mini pads stuck to your clothing underarms. Spares in your purse. Change when needed.

[SparkleCat 521]

Crazy suggestion. Mini pads stuck to your clothing underarms. Spares in your purse. Change when needed.

Ha! I'm afraid that would be itchy!!

Luckily (!) Denver is cold and snowy this week! I get a reprieve from the funk!

[tigerlily14 35]

I agree in support group they have said that is a sign of ketosis.

[Savedbygrace22 28]

Ladies, Don't Dispair - spray bottle, white vinegar or cottonball, white vinegar

Shower with antibacterial soap if possible. If not, your usual. After shower, spritz with vinegar underarms, under breasts, or places odor is noticed, air dry. Cover vinegar area with your favorite light body spray to erase the vinegar smell.

You can also soak a cotton ball in vinegar and wipe underarms then air dry.

I travel with a small spray bottle of vinegar inside a plastic zip bag in my suitcase.

No more worries! :-)

[sapMegan 79]

I went through this. Think about it this way. The stinkier you are the more fat your body is burning I stunk to high heaven the first 2 months but I lost 60 pounds. The smell went away as I started being able to eat more and more weight loss slowed WAY the heck down. I'm praying for my stench to come back right now!

[ladykatie_ 117]

What lovely things I have to look forward to, LOL

[Luvin_Life125 558]

I normally have very potent odor if I don't use a strong enough deodorant. I have tried many brands and the one that is always my go to is Lady Mitchum clear gel. That stuff is the best I have tried and I have tried almost everything on the market!

[latido 177]

Tell me more. Is body order stronger during weight loss? I'm not sure I understand.