HalfTheWoman 107 Posted July 11, 2012 Does anyone else have a problem with bad breath since having surgery? Mine is horrible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigmachik 403 Posted July 11, 2012 Are you drinking the Protein Shakes? I find the Protein Powder gives me horrible breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted July 11, 2012 I had to really up the flossing and brushing...and tongue scrapping. I brush about 5x daily now, and even wipe down my upper pallette and cheeks with a very soft cloth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted July 11, 2012 Bad breath is a really, really common side effect of ketosis (your body being in a fat-burning mode). It's usually called "ketosis breath". 1 Flupie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katrina81 16 Posted July 11, 2012 Oh yes! Thank god I'm not alone lol nothing works I have to keep mints around 1 tonibugg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaS 316 Posted July 11, 2012 Yes. Actually, I felt like I smelled all over. It was partly ketosis, partly because I had a drain for a week and the rest was all Protein shakes. I still am very careful to have a mint or something handy for when I finish drinking a Protein Drink. Those things are not fresh breath friendly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonibugg 64 Posted July 11, 2012 I was wondering about this last night, you know it's bad when you can smell your own breath!!! YUCK! 2 katrina81 and HalfTheWoman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK1960 252 Posted July 11, 2012 The old dog breath. Pretty nasty. I think combined with the three weeks of pureed and soft foods (ie: proving that man can live on Beans alone!!) that I am the perfect companion for a long car trip... in a small car... with lots of people... and a wet dog .... and broken power windows .... Vegas anyone????? 3 HalfTheWoman, LindaS and allnewme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allnewme 262 Posted July 11, 2012 Oh, the joy of ketosis. Good grief, just another thing to worry about, bad breath, losing your hair and your pants falling down. I am looking forward to them all 1 HalfTheWoman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK1960 252 Posted July 11, 2012 So you brush a bit more ... no biggie and it is not permanent. Besides I only notice it once in a while. Others may be passing out, but heck that is their problem! I looked into the hair issue pretty in-depth. I used to say, "I may be fat but I still got great hair." Which at 50+ is something. If you eat right it should not be a problem. I was really worried about this. I think as you feel less attractive because of your weight you develop new vainities - like my fabulous full head of hair. LOL And remember a lady whose pants fall off... Well, that can be a real concersation starter depending on the circumstances. Great at a party, not so good in church!! 3 allnewme, enigmachik and HalfTheWoman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
