It's my breath!! When will the bad breath stop? It's been a month since surgery. Is there anything else I can do?

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Could it be ketosis?

that's what I was going to say - ketosis.

It's ketosis. Since we are not eating much at all after surgery, it sends our bodies into a state of ketosis. I hear the bad breath will cease once we start eating a more balanced diet. In the meantime (also helps with the nausea!), I've been sucking on sugar free spearmints. It helps a bit.

Good luck!!

I'm sure it is Ketosis. I was under the impression that I'd be low carbing until I reach goal. Hopefully I still have friends and the love of my husband by then if that's the case.

I've used mints, increased mouthwash and brushing.

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it depends on your plan. Some surgeons recommend ultra-low carb plans, others don't. And some people "low carb" even if their plan doesn't require it because they find it easier to lose weight when they "low carb".

Mine went away this week ( four weeks after surgery) but I have also been eating a lot more variety this week . The good thing about it , I found , was it made me drink Water all the time - I was always trying to get the taste out )

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Brush your teeth with listerine after you do your regular brushing.

The brushing doesn't help. You are just exhaling fat. Best bet is gum or mints. http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/where-does-your-fat-go-when-you-lose-weight/

I'm one week post op today. Last night, I went to take a drink of Water, but I exhaled in the glass before I sipped. I was like, "what is wrong with my water? Why does it smell so bad?" I sniffed it again, but then I realized it was my breath. Holy hell. I was shocked. Glad to know there's relief for it on the horizon!

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It's ketosis. I chew cinnamon gum!