Bad Breath

[HalfTheWoman 107]

Does anyone else have a problem with bad breath since having surgery? Mine is horrible!

[enigmachik 403]

Are you drinking the Protein Shakes? I find the Protein Powder gives me horrible breath.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

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.

[Wheetsin 714]

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".

[katrina81 16]

Oh yes! Thank god I'm not alone lol nothing works I have to keep mints around

[LindaS 316]

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.

[tonibugg 64]

I was wondering about this last night, you know it's bad when you can smell your own breath!!! YUCK!

[SpecialK1960 252]

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?????

[allnewme 262]

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

[SpecialK1960 252]

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!!