My sweetie of a husband this evening cautiously broached the subject of BAD BREATH---specifically, MINE! He said that it seems since surgery, I have the worst breath ever! (and that's been four months!)

Now I know in the morning, I feel really grungy--but I use a Sonicare toothbrush and floss once a week---who knew????

In researching the matter (halitosis), I discovered that it comes from eliminating carbs from your diet and increasing Protein (i.e. the Atkins people too), which I guess releases "Ketones" into the bloodstream, causing the urine and mouth to reek-------yuck!!!

Okay, so now to my question to anyone: any of you older bandsters experience this and if so, does it ever go away?? Better yet, what can I do to alleviate this disgusting issue? (Or should I just buy stock in Listerine??) :eek:

Oh No, my repsonse wasn't about stinky pee... just stinky breath!!! LOL

If you are a few days out of surgery and white tongue you may be looking at thrush...this happens from the anibotics and sometimes needs another medication to help clear that up.

This happened to me after lap-band surgery. I often get skin or internal yeast infections after I have antibiotics, but this is the first time I've ever gotten thrush...

I was first given Diflucan, an antifungal pill, for five days - the skin and vaginal infections went away, but not the mouth or intenstinal yeast. Then I was given liquid Nystatin that I rinsed my mouth with then swallowed. That finally did away with the thrush (yeast) in my mouth and intenstinal system (causes stinky pee and diarrhea).

I think it's possible that low carb eating will help decrease yeast overgrowth in one's system, but for some antifungal meds are needed.

Grace from Utah--does the bad breath ever go away?

I had bloodwork done Friday (2/8) and today (2/11), but I'm hygenically paranoid now and don't want to talk to anyone "up close and personal"!!

Making some definite changes in my dental habits to compensate but am worried (1) it's not enough and (2) that it will never go away!!

Thanks in advance...

Depending on what I eat, I flip flop in and out of ketosis. I can always tell when it happens becuase my mouth feels yucky and I have a terrible metallic taste in my mouth. I change up my diet from day to day, and the carb days are the days my mouth feels normal. The high protien days, I notice it within two days. It's an interesting thing. I am so much more in tune with my body since being banded. I catch on to all the little nuances now, and am fascinated with this truly amazing piece of organic machinery!!!!

I always laugh that I should have paid more attention in Health Class (hello, back in the 60's!!!)--this ketosis and the gout from two weeks ago is a shock to me!

However, I too am simply amazed at how we can manipulate ourselves (and our health) just by what we put in these machines!! I have never dwelled so much on ME: what I'm eating/drinking, what I'm going to eat/drink, how much protein I'm getting in, how much water, what do I need to balance today out---unbelievable, Aubrie!!

I USED to dwell on my food intake before--like where was I going to get my next Hostess cupcake :eek: !!!

This is a whole new ballgame for all of us!!

I'm being transparent and a little gross here. Sorry in advance. I've been in Ketosis three times now. In addition to the stinky breath, I notice that my skin (mostly my face) and hair are oily and I don't smell very good. Yes, my urine has a stronger odor too. Extra showers and deodorant soap help temporarily, but I swear it's as if the fat my body burned has turned to liquid and is being secreted by my pores. Luckily, it only lasts a couple of days. Diet correction and drinking extra water really help to flush things out. I am sure I can't be the only one out there this happens to. Ewwww! :smile2:

All those catabolic breakdown processes have to dump their little biochemical waste products somewhere....and it's better than to keep them inside, rotting our innards, eh?

Much of our cultural aversion to body odors have been sadly misguided by the entire cosmetics and toilet water industry.

I took your advice, Googled some rather dry (though interesting) reading, and your answer makes perfect sense, Jack. Thank you for the explanation in layman's terms. Seems dear ol' Dad's bit of wisdom was right all along- It is better out than in. :scared2:

Perhaps you are right regarding our "sadly misguided, cultural aversion to body odors", but a couple shots of strategically placed Right Guard on a warm August day does much to enhance the chiropractic doctor / patient relationship, and the close personal space they may share.

Just having a bit of fun with you, Jack. Thanks for the answer.

O MY! i HAD IT BAD WHEN I WAS ON ATKINS....IT IS JUST THAT YOU ARE EATING A LOT OF PROTIEN. aSK YOUR DOC, I LIVED ON LISTERENE, AND GUM! tHERE IS A REASON FOR IT, AND I DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS, BUT SOMEONE HAS GOT TO KNOW!

GOOD LUCK

J.

thanks to all for this advise. my husband too has complained and i have been to the dentist for a cleaning. i will relay what has been said here. you guys are the best. thanks !

have a little orange juice its full of carbs and o so tasty...the sugar will stop your ketosi in its tracks

my boyfriends stays on atkins its so stinky all day long i beg him just have a little sugar pls