What smells?

[renewyou 9]

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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[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

Could it be ketosis?

[catwoman7 11,243]

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

[kjones1 14]

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!!

[renewyou 9]

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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[catwoman7 11,243]

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".

[tenseintexas 182]

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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[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

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

[OKCPirate 5,323]

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/

[agirlhasnofluff 57]

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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[The New Kel 1,312]

It's ketosis. I chew cinnamon gum!