Ketosis Smell

[AnneG 7]

I'm nearly a month post op and there is a smell that I can't figure out where it's coming from but I know its because I'm in ketosis-

Some days its real mild- other days its overwhelming (like now) and nothing I do gets rid of it-

To me it smells faintly of gasoline or chemical- website sources say its a typical fruity or acetone type smell- when people go into ketosis-

No one around me has mentioned it so it must not be overpowering- but I notice it. I'm constantly in brushing my teeth, rinsing with mouthwash but it's not actually coming from my mouth- It might be coming from my nose or.. it's just weird and bothersome- any advice on how to deal with it -

[GreginMI 76]

Yep, you're in ketosis and there isn't much you can do for it. It's not emitting from anywhere you can wash or mask the smell. Sorry.

I'm nearly a month post op and there is a smell that I can't figure out where it's coming from but I know its because I'm in ketosis-

Some days its real mild- other days its overwhelming (like now) and nothing I do gets rid of it-

To me it smells faintly of gasoline or chemical- website sources say its a typical fruity or acetone type smell- when people go into ketosis-

No one around me has mentioned it so it must not be overpowering- but I notice it. I'm constantly in brushing my teeth, rinsing with mouthwash but it's not actually coming from my mouth- It might be coming from my nose or.. it's just weird and bothersome- any advice on how to deal with it -

[Norman 1]

It means you are losing weight. Be proud. I usually just bring it up. But I tell everyone I had surgery within minutes of meeting them.

[Rootman 1,101]

Yep, what the last two said. It's emanating from your throat and nasal passages, it's ketones being burnt from your body consuming fat rather than food and storing fat. Think of it like a car burning oil, till you drop down to a level where you are drawing more energy from food than fat and have burnt off enough of the fat you're stuck with it. It seemingly comes from everywhere and no one can usually smell it but you, so don't worry.

[DollyGirl 0]

I have it too AnneG, I feel like the Peanuts character Pigpen with this odorus vapor clinging to me LOL!

[Brockcrawford 5]

I get it too only when i go #1 and wow its powerful but i dont smell it on me other than when i go to the bathroom

[AnneG 7]

Well - thank goodness I'm in good company- Thanks for all the replies- I appreciate it.

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