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I am in my second week post op and no matter what I do I have the absolute worst breath. Any idea what could be causing this. Any advice on how to stop it?

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I am in my second week post op and no matter what I do I have the absolute worst breath. Any idea what could be causing this. Any advice on how to stop it?

Ive noticed the same thing :( I did hear it was normal :(

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This bad breath is ketosis from a diet of low carb and high Protein. It generally will go away once you start eating healthy carbs again, but that will take a few months. For now, you can try brushing your tongue and gargling mouthwash every day. Sorry I do not have any better options, but it is just one of those minor inconveniences you will have to go through as a post op.

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google "ketosis breath"

there are lots of remedies

it usually passes on its own after a few weeks.

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Yup, me too! And it's accompanied by a bad taste in my mouth. I just brush my teeth, then periodically chew a piece of gum if it gets really bad.

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Yup' date=' me too! And it's accompanied by a bad taste in my mouth. I just brush my teeth, then periodically chew a piece of gum if it gets really bad.[/quote']

I thought we couldn't chew gum ?

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