I guess my one complaint so far is that after I eat I get the worst taste in my mouth that no brushing or mints will erase. It is a strange thing to complain about!

However on the plus side I am down 20 pounds!!!!

Congrats on the 20 lbs! As far as the taste after you eat, that is really weird. I know my taste buds have changed since surgery. Things I once loved I can't stand anymore. Consult with your doc , just in case. Good luck!

I get the worst taste in my mouth that no brushing or mints will erase

Wondering how long after surgery this was happening. I had a weird taste too for about 4 days following surgery but it passed. It seemed kind of like a metal taste to me. I thought maybe it had more to do with all the other probes and thigns in my belly and my throught the day of surgery.

Of course I am realizing this is probl no help at all.

The taste means you are in ketosis. Basically it is when your body turns fat into energy. The ketones are released in your urine, sweat, and breath. So just think that every time you pee and even breathe you are losing weight!!!! :wink2: It is a good thing. It happens when you are on a high Protein low carb diet. The Atkins Diet thrives on this and there are even Ketostix that you pee on that tell how much ketones you are releasing. You can get them at RiteAid drug stores. When you progress your diet to more foods (ie Carbs) the bad breath will go away (hense why your weight loss will slow).

There ya go. Hope this helps.

I'm so glad this question and answer came up. I've been having the same TERRIBLE taste in my mouth for two days now and was wondering what it could be. THANKS!!

I agree, it is ketosis and I have had it before. Make sure you are drinking enough and it will pass.