Bad breath!

[ualaw08 270]

Everyone has been complaining about my breath since surgery. I brush, floss, use mouthwash but still can't get the stink to go away.

Anyone else having this issue? Any solutions?

[PdxMan 4,292]

Ketosis. Do a search for it here on the forum and the GoogleVerse. Quite common. I'm sure you have also noticed that whatever you are eating doesn't taste quite right ... perhaps a metallic tint to it?

Ketosis.

I told my wife my mouth tasted like a cat's butt. Don't ask me how I know that.

Once your carbs get up, you will be fine.

Edited December 30, 2013 by PdxMan

[Comfy_Blue 285]

Ketosis. Do a search for it here on the forum and the GoogleVerse. Quite common. I'm sure you have also noticed that whatever you are eating doesn't taste quite right ... perhaps a metallic tint to it?

Ketosis.

I told my wife my mouth tasted like a cat's butt. Don't ask me how I know how that.

Once your carbs get up, you will be fine.

Thank you Uala for asking that question and Pdx for answering the question. During the pre-opt clear liquid diet, I noticed that things started taking on a metallic taste and it freaked me out. I thought my taste buds were permanently screwed. Plus my breath sadly did stink.

Now I'm on the full liquids faze (lots of creamy broths, pudding, yogurt, Water, and Protein shakes) and it's gotten a lot better.

[magtart 603]

I just told my son that my breath smells like dog poop. My pee also has a weird medicinal odor. Actually, I now smell like my husband who has been on a feeding tube for 18 months. I hope it goes away when I start on pureed foods tomorrow.

[brittdSiegel 0]

I am struggling with the same thing .... i guess the smell is bad .. so says the family , For me I wake up with the nasty taste in my mouth and have to go and brush my teeth .. Im worried my enamel will come off ... I have found a scrapper helps ,,,, for a few hours .. I am only 10 post op.. I have a long while of bad breath I guess ...

[cprince1975 62]

Listerine breath strips! I posted this too lol. It is disgusting. Brush floss rinse repeat! But breath strips help.

[ualaw08 270]

Thanks everyone! I will certainly try some of these tips!

[Keen 0]

my breath is awful I am 11 days post op and on pureed food/ soft mostly Protein Shakes

and I am killing people around me help when will it go away???

[rachel_b 5]

i've also noticed the bad breath... i brush multiple times a day... i always feel like my teeth have a weird film over them now. I've always been about nice teeth so i do keep up on my brushing and dentist visits.

also, my pee i think smells too... it's light yellow in color so i think i can rule out dehydration but any suggestions on what to change?