has anyone noticed that their body odor smell has changed? and i'm not talking ketosis either

I am a stress sweater. On the morning of my surgery and up to the end of week 1, I smelled like armpit SO BAD. I was shaving, scrubbing w/ apricot scrub, antibacterial soap, applying the expensive deodorant twice per day, I even went so far as to put peroxide soaked cotton balls under my arms for 2 minutes. The smell finally went away. I'm pretty sure it was hormone related....

My boyfriend has actually mentioned something like this, though I haven't noticed, which is odd because my sense of smell has been near superhuman levels since surgery. I smell Water when I turn the sink on. But he says that I don't smell better or worse, just different. It would make sense, because our bodies go through HUUUUUGE metabolic and hormonal changes.

I smelt different after surgery. I think the vitamins did something to me. That was back when I was on straight liquids. My breath was horrible and my body odor and urine was different. I am 7 weeks out and glad to report I am back to normal.

What kind of smell?

My smell after surgery was different. Not better or worse just different. Not sure if I got use to it or if it went back.

I'm curious about this too. Twice in the last five days I've been in close quarters with people, not aware that I smelled like so much BO. Worst was Christmas Day. You are probably thinking, how can she not smell herself? I don't have a sensitive smeller. I didn't notice until I was in the car driving home. I'm so embarrassed that I can't even think of a way to apologize. Christmas Day! I'm horrified. I'm eight weeks out from surgery. I'm washing the same, same deodorant. I got some much stronger deodorant today and m going to wash and reapply several times a day. I've been sweating excessively too. Like hot flashes but hot flashes on steroids. But I haven't had those in about 15 years. I'm thinking it has to be related to hormones. I've lost about 52 pounds and I figure all that fat had to be hanging onto hormones that my body is now throwing off. Then the odor causing bacteria are having a sweat party and making me smell just awful. Anyone else have anything like this?

I just had a guy I was dating tell me that my smell bothers him. I am stunned and horrified. I shower every day and use deodorant. I have never had anyone mention this before, so it has to be a post-surgery thing. Shame....I really liked this guy....

I never did understand people complain about BO. It's natural to not smell like flowers all day long. Especially after going through a medical procedure. You will smell different. Your body is losing fat and hormones need to adjust. It's fine. Nothing to feel bad about.

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The smell is definitely different and it isn't a "better or different " kind of smell.It doesn't smell good and must be addressed.I can't identify it but constant showers ,moisturizer and I wear fragrant oils....