What's that smell?

[BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 296]

So since I started my preop diet I have had a horrible taste in my mouth. One morning my sweet 5 year old son son asks "Mom why is your breath so stinky?" I told him I didn't know but that I had a bad taste in my mouth. I have commented a couple of times on this bad taste and my husband will lovingly tell me that my breath is bad. I brush my teeth and use listerine mouthwash regularly but still with little improvement. WHY??? I've never had bad breath for no apparent reason and now it seems like I can't get rid of it. My NUT told me that I couldn't chew gum and I don't think hard candy to freshen my breath is necessarily a good idea. Anyone know what is causing this kickin breath or what I can do to improve it? I've started taking my Calcium and vit D with Breakfast and my Multivitamins at supper instead of alone and that has helped a tiny bit but still... And will it ever get better???

[bmbrush413 124]

Ketosis. It sucks. I'm in the same boat - my surgery was the day after yours. Everything tastes nasty!

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/low-carb-diets-can-cause-bad-breath

[BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 296]

Thanks BMBrush! It does suck! and it stinks too! lol! That was a pretty interesting article, at least we know we are doing a good job of breaking down fat! That is a plus anyway!

[JudyFL 7]

Yup, Ketosis. I have been using the Listerine Breath Strips (very strong, I cut them in half) whenever in public.

[Sarahboy13 49]

get used to taking breath mints, for the first month or so after surgery your breath is horrendous! My hubby had the surgery and I used to make him open the window in the car when he talked I am not very nice, but OMG!!!! Mine wasn't as bad, but it was still funky!!!

[LifetimeLoser 208]

yep I agree...ketosis. I had mine until about 2 weeks post op. Nasty feel and taste in my mouth. My husband even told me my breath was real bad. It eventually goes away. So hang in there.

[BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 296]

Thanks y'all! Sarahboy I told my husband about you making your husband roll the window down in the car and he thought that was hilarious! I would bet he has had the same thought but just never made me! HA HA HA!