Er, I feel a bit embarrassed asking this question, but my partner's body scent seems "off" to me. It's kind of like she has "old lady smell" all of a sudden, kind of sourish. I don't know if it's because of the soy Protein shakes or something else, but she didn't have it before. She's dropping weight like a stone, and she won't be banded until Monday. Ideas?

BadgerMom

When the body goes into ketosis, (which is what's happening for us bandsters) it lets off a smell sometimes. People talk about their breath really getting bad. So it is likely ketosis, which really is a good thing.

Er, I feel a bit embarrassed asking this question, but my partner's body scent seems "off" to me. It's kind of like she has "old lady smell" all of a sudden, kind of sourish. I don't know if it's because of the soy Protein shakes or something else, but she didn't have it before. She's dropping weight like a stone, and she won't be banded until Monday. Ideas?

BadgerMom

lol... this is too funny.. I'm sorry i keep thinking of u saying kind of sourish...lol... I don't have any answer's for u but prehaps you can get her some of the nice body sprays from bath and body works.. just as a gift....

Its definetly Ketosis... which is a great thing.. Maybe not to your nose right now though.

I like the idea get her a gift pack of good smelly things

My partner and I use Bath and Body works oils - they are natural and not too "parfumey" which I can't stand because of allergies.

Check with the doc too - sound like ketosis (sp) which can give off a poor odor - but may be something else - always good to check in a make sure everything is ok.

Thanks for the heads up, I had no clue this happens. I know my dh, he would never say anything (unless it was obviously because I wasn't showering daily). I have plenty of Bath and Body Works stuff on hand, so I should be good.

Thanks so much. I was kind of wondering if it was ketosis, but since she's not diabetic, I discarded the idea. I figure it's something we'll have to live with for a while. I imagine that once she can get to the mushies stage and off a completely liquid diet, that may help some.

BadgerMom

Yes, the liquid phase can cause that. It should get better when she gets past that. I agree, you should give her a gift!