I have worse breath than my dog!

[bmbrush413 124]

When does this ketosis breath start to get better?? My mouth is so gross...and I hate those Listerine strips. Got some Altoids smalls. Wish I could chew gum...

[TexasMiss 314]

Your on point. It's bad when you think what's that smell and it's you. It's awesome. lol

[MrsG 329]

It's a good sign. Means you're in ketosis! I chew gum all the time. They just don't want you swallowing it because it could get stuck. I never swallow my gum so I chew all the time. When the bad breath stopped I knew I was in a stall even without getting on the scale. After a few weeks it was back and I was happy again cuz I knew I was losing again! Lol!

[T'snewstart 251]

Hi it is a gross feeling. At 5 months post op I still carry tic tac`s everywhere I go.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I never had bad breath and lost weight steadily. You are not supposed to chew gum not because you will swallow it but because it creates saliva which in turn creates stomach acids and extra air(gas); you don't want this in your tummy.

[sclark75149 6]

I know what you mean. I am into my 4th week and it is horrible. I bought mouth spray, mouth wash, I scrub my tongue all the time, bought the wispys (little toothbrushes you carry with you). I am embarrassed. Now that I'm eating real food, the doctor said it should get better - hope so!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

I with you on this one!! I don't have a dog, but if I did my breath would be worse than his. My mouth tastes like I ate a big fat turd. And no, I have never really eaten a turd.

[sharonintx 1,275]

omg me too! It's the worst. All day I sit and think how bad my mouth tastes. I've never been a big gum chewer but I've been seriously considering it. Anything to get rid of this horrible mouth.

[MrsG 329]

I never had bad breath and lost weight steadily. You are not supposed to chew gum not because you will swallow it but because it creates saliva which in turn creates stomach acids and extra air(gas); you don't want this in your tummy.

I was told by my surgeon and I've also read on the Internet that if you swallow it, it could cause a small intestinal blockage which would in turn require you to have surgery to have it removed. I didn't even think about the other thing of it creating saliva , etc. I've had no issues with it and my dietician said it was ok to chew so long as its not swallowed. You're lucky to have not had the bad breath

[bmbrush413 124]

I think one of my biggest issues is that it makes everything else taste weird too...ick! Hopefully it will get better once I start with food - which should hopefully be after my follow up tomorrow!!!