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:) OMG! i have the breath of a dead goat! what is going on? am 11 days post op and on liquids for 4 weeks. am slowly getting to my requirements of 64+ oz of liquids and 60-80g of Protein daily (at about 50-55) and i am feeling pretty good. my problem is my breath is :speechles HORRIBLE! is it the Protein Drinks, the fact that i don; chew anything but my daily Vitamin? i have no idea! i brush, floss, everything i used to do....:help:

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I thinkin acid in your stomach that is not being absorbed by food. Should be better when you get to solids again. Try some antacid. Like zantac otc. Might help. Good luck!!

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I had the same problem when I first started out. Once you return to a normal diet it improves! I call it "diet breath"!

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Gum - I chew lots of gum to cover it up! I'm pre-op still - that makes me wonder - is Gum allowed post op?? Anyone know?

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Ketosis breath. I lived with it for a year. IMO I wouldn't chew gum, to much chance for blockage if you accidentally swallow (and most of us probably have at least once). :scared:

Living with it for a year, here's what I would suggest. If you prefer natural remedies, chew on parsley, or tea tree oil infused toothpicks (most health food stores carry them). If you prefer mints, especially being banded, go with the Listerine strips or the liquid ice - can't remember who makes them, but they're tiny liquid filled Gelatin balls. Very strong. Of course, there are also a variety of sprays.

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Hi...Mint and lots of water....sadly brushing and flossing won't do it. It will get better once you start adding carbs. Its an internal issue so drink lots of Water and it should lighten up a bit.

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Thanks you guys! great ideas and i'll try each one! I hope I get to add carbs soon, maybe after liquids. i am a teacher, school starts in sept and the kids will RIP me apart with this breath. no gum, unfortunately,my doc says no.

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