SparkleCat 521 Posted May 6, 2014 Anyone now have trouble with deoderant working?? I have never had a B.O. problem as long as I remembered deoderant...Degree has always worked well for me...until now. I have found I am "powering through" my deoderant if it is more than 75 degrees outside. Does this last? Is there a deoderant that y'all have found keeps newly discovered BO under control? Or have I just become more stinky for reasons other than WLS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted May 6, 2014 sounds like ketosis 1 PdxMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terribj 208 Posted May 6, 2014 I have that same problem - I never had a problem before and now I feel like i need to wear a stick of deodorant under each arm. I've been switching up my deodorant and that seems to help a bit - I also keep a travel size one at work. Secret has a clinical strength one I'm going to try this week. My husband uses a clinical strength and it works really well for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ariella 73 Posted May 6, 2014 I have this issue from time to time, and my BO is definately different than it was before. I have read that this is usually a side effect from ketosis. I just keep body spray with me to keep me feeling fresh. Have you tried the clinical strength yet? That may help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayleeC14 159 Posted May 6, 2014 I have heard that is a sign of ketosis but I am not a doctor. I haven't had this problem but I work part time in a doctors office as well and one thing the doctor I work for suggests for B.O. that is way to over powering is getting botox in the glands. Sounds WAY too painful for me to even think of but he says it works. I would try the clinical strength deodorant and see if it works. If it doesn't I would ask your PCP for suggestions on how to handle the B.O. 1 PdxMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparkleCat 521 Posted May 6, 2014 So I get bad breath and stinky pits?? :/ Will definitely try the clinical strength...guess the money I save on food will go to deoderant 6 Mia Eck, ColoEmpress, KayleeC14 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roo101769 742 Posted May 6, 2014 I had this issue early out. I lost 33lbs pre surgery and for about two months after I got REALLY stinky. (IMO) Seemed like no matter what I did I could smell that "smell". Then it stopped. Not sure what changed or why, I am not a doctor. I was just happy the day I realized I didn't smell the funk anymore...So my guess is "this too shall pass..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susysleever 265 Posted May 13, 2014 Crazy suggestion. Mini pads stuck to your clothing underarms. Spares in your purse. Change when needed. 1 Valere Bilichka reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparkleCat 521 Posted May 13, 2014 Crazy suggestion. Mini pads stuck to your clothing underarms. Spares in your purse. Change when needed.Ha! I'm afraid that would be itchy!!Luckily (!) Denver is cold and snowy this week! I get a reprieve from the funk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerlily14 35 Posted May 13, 2014 I agree in support group they have said that is a sign of ketosis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savedbygrace22 28 Posted May 13, 2014 Ladies, Don't Dispair - spray bottle, white vinegar or cottonball, white vinegar Shower with antibacterial soap if possible. If not, your usual. After shower, spritz with vinegar underarms, under breasts, or places odor is noticed, air dry. Cover vinegar area with your favorite light body spray to erase the vinegar smell. You can also soak a cotton ball in vinegar and wipe underarms then air dry. I travel with a small spray bottle of vinegar inside a plastic zip bag in my suitcase. No more worries! :-) 2 ErinMarie and weightlossdiva1234 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapMegan 79 Posted May 16, 2014 I went through this. Think about it this way. The stinkier you are the more fat your body is burning I stunk to high heaven the first 2 months but I lost 60 pounds. The smell went away as I started being able to eat more and more weight loss slowed WAY the heck down. I'm praying for my stench to come back right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladykatie_ 117 Posted May 30, 2014 What lovely things I have to look forward to, LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvin_Life125 558 Posted May 30, 2014 I normally have very potent odor if I don't use a strong enough deodorant. I have tried many brands and the one that is always my go to is Lady Mitchum clear gel. That stuff is the best I have tried and I have tried almost everything on the market! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latido 178 Posted June 13, 2014 Tell me more. Is body order stronger during weight loss? I'm not sure I understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites