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Has my body smell changed?

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Annek2014    58

Annek2014
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No easy way to say this, but I think I stink. :o I am 5 weeks out and I have noticed, even with showering, I smell. Is this possible? What is up with this and how do I stop it?

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bpbqueen    45

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It's a normal process in the beginning while dropping weight so fast. I believe it's cause by Ketosis. There's not much you can do about it but it does resolve in time. Just remember that it's a good thing because your body is doing what it should right now. Make sure to get all your fluids in. That's important.

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Annek2014    58

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I wish, the Doctor would of said something about this. LOL

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bpbqueen    45

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There are so many things that I wish the doctor would have said about what is happening to our bodies that I could write a book!

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Annek2014    58

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It is like when you have a baby. There are so many things that blow your mind. You ask and someone says "Oh that does happen." Those little things no one tells you about.

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Mrs. Reid    392

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Great! Something else to worry about!

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bpbqueen    45

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Don't worry, it passes fairly quickly.

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bellabloom    2,469

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The paramedics thought I was drunk because I had ketosis so bad. Hahahaha. Lame

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gabbys_mom    7

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I was wondering what was going on!!! The smell when I peed was awful!! I started wearing a scented pad!! Thank God someone asked this question!!!

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princessprotein    13

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I am very interested in the stuff no one talks about regarding wls. Do other body smells change. I heard the duo-switch gives you bad breath? Did vaginal smell or discharge change positive or negatively for anyone? I wish there was a giant list I'm so curious!

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DaisyAmy    561

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My pee smells the worse. It smells like Vitamins and makes me want to gag. :-/

Ohhhhhhh. Well that explains it!!!!!

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Dar200    285

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About two months out I started having the worst body odor. Had to switch to a strong deodorant. Flipped me out. Couldn't stand to be in the room with myself. Lol.

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cmherring    6

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Ladies, has anyone else experienced smelling bad "down there?" I pray it's not just me! I am really weirded out. I have great hygiene, but nothing seems to help! I'm almost a month post-op.

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darnelladwashington    11

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Omg!!!! I noticed the smell about few days ago around 2 in the morning. I said what is that smell?? Is that me smelling like that? Get up and wash your A$$ girl. I take pride in my hygiene but this is a bit much. I am like the other responders, one more thing they didn't tell us about. I am already having emotional issues because I am so confused as to what my body is doing on a day to day basis. NOW I stink. Well they say beauty is pain or the price you pay to be beautiful!!!!!!!! I sorry guys but I have to make myself laugh to keep from crying again. Good luck everyone.

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