Tmi!! Horrible Bad Breath

[jayres14 17]

Is anyone else experiencing horrible bad breath, frequently in the morning? The stench seems to be coming from deep inside and almost like it is in the pouch. Is there a possibility of food stuck in there, maybe around the edge that has not gone down and is (yuck) rotting? I know this is a totally gross conversation, but I am really concerned and hope someone else has some insight. Thanks

[patyann 14]

Are you on a high Protein low carb diet? If so, this can do it.

[#MagicWithinme 173]

this happened to me, I wasnt drinking enough Water

[jayres14 17]

I think you may be on to something. I don't drink nearly enough Water as I should be. I just don't like drinking in general, a reason the lap band was so perfect for me. I guess i need to step up the water intake. Hopefully that will work. Thanks.

[HumbleBeginnings 8]

This is pretty common, I think. I started having this right after surgery and when I googled it I got a lot of hits. It's called ketosis, often associated with low carb diets.

They said drinking a lot of Water would help it. It hasn't helped me, but I'm probably not drinking enough.

[cbreeden28 23]

I hadn't noticed it myself, but my husband noticed it and told me one night. I was mortified and embarrassed. Does it ever go away or subside? I brush, floss, and rinse my mouth twice a day.

[jayres14 17]

I hadn't noticed it myself, but my husband noticed it and told me one night. I was mortified and embarrassed. Does it ever go away or subside? I brush, floss, and rinse my mouth twice a day.

I know! It seems like all the brushing, flossing, and rinsing is not enough. Even strong breath mints don't work. That's why I am pretty sure it's coming from further down. Sometimes I can even taste it! So gross! Gonna google that medical term and see what I get!

[Kiskis 56]

Ketosis! I carry mints & gum all the time and brush when I can. I am 1 yr banded and it doesn't go away. Worth it for the weight loss!