Hey everyone,

I have been on a liquid diet for since Oct-15, was recently banded on 10-29:thumbup:, and have the worst breath... OMG!:thumbup:

I understand the ketosis process and all that... but still it's horrible to walk around with your mouthwash everywhere, and not even wanting to speak.

My problem now is I got a white tongue, forget about dead taste buds. I am freaking out a little, is it dangerous, should I contact my Dr.

Anyone out there who's been through this situation?

Thanks,

Christina

Yep! It sucks! It goes away in a week or two. Thanks goodness I was out of work, until it subsided. I just had to deal with my family running the other direction when I opened my mouth! Hang in there! Tamara

I am right there with ya. Try the brush specifically for your tongue and breath strips help too. I will get better that's what I heard.

Angcal26

White tongue sounds like Thrush - I don't know if that's common after banding, (I haven't been banded yet) but I have had Thrush from antibiotics. I would say call your doctor and if you are allowed eat yogurt!

I got banded 10/21 and my tongue is still white and my teeth feel constantly dirty even though i brush like crazy! My breath never smelled but everything tastes funny....even water. Its getting better slowly thank god

I just got banded yesterday. I also hve coton mouth. It sucks cause I feel like drinking something all the time. But my tummy can't hold anything and mort diff not as much fluids as my body wants. Is there anything I can do about this. And can someo ne explain to me what causes it.

Basically the ketosis is caused because your diet is carb free.

Your body needs fuel to burn energy and since your not consuming carbs, its starts using the fat for fuel, that's why the drop loss can be so dramatic.

anyways, while burning that fat, the fat contains acetone and that is what STINKS. Short version.

Good luck

thank goodness. i thought i was the only one with the breath problem. i usually complain to my husband about him, but he said something to me for the first time after I brushed my teeth!! I am mortified and am constantly eating gum (i know I am not supposed to but it not like I am giong to swallow it!) So, our breath smells because we arent eating carbs? I was banded on 10-23 and I just started soups and potatoes. what is everyone else eating?

I am just on clear liquids. How long does it take for this to go away.

Oh yeah and how does every one get those ticker things of there profile. where do i have to paste it too.

I had the Death Breath as well. Since we aren't suppose to chew gum, I wasn't sure how to deal with it. Then I came across breath strips. You can usually find them in the gum section. The are small enough to carry around and work magic. Since they dissolve in the mouth - no Band worries, like gum!

Oh yes....nasty. My kids called me "breath vador" - that bad. It's been 2 weeks since I have been banded, and I can finally see the difference. My tongue is no longer pasty; I think the soups make a difference. I am starting mushy food tomorrow! Yeah!!!! I can't wait.

I was banded on 9/26 and just started chewing gum again about 2 weeks after. I chew Orbit white 5cal no sugar and it's bubblemint...Freshbreath!!!! Never heard of the white tongue. I did atkins several times and never have that problem, check with you dr.

good luck!

I've had it too... and it's nasty! My body is making some of the nastiest smells (both ends!) ever in history! I'm so glad I'm not working, I'd be mortified for anyone other than DH to smell it. He comes home and wonders why I have a candle burning everyday... well, he wouldn't want to be around if it werent!