Is Bad breath normal?

[pinkflower744 0]

Pior to my surgery on 9/26 I never had bad breath. Today my family broke down and told me my breath is horrible. Is anyone experiencing this and does it go away

[Bring It On 55]

Can't wait to hear the answer to this!! My family told me last week my breath was bad. Made me feel horrible. To add insult to injury, I have had an abscessed tooth!! I have been sucking on sugar free peppermints ever since!! I think it could be the breaking down of ketones from the decreased carb intake. Looking forward to other posters giving hints on what to do and if it will ever go away!!!

[WildGrits 101]

The Ketosis does level out. But for awhile breath, BO and urine are very strong smelling. Once you start eating more balanced meals it gets better.

[VASCRN 22]

My sister told me today that my breath stinks. She is a nurse and completely understands why it stinks.

[Nurse04 7]

As a nurse myself I can tell you it is from ketosis. It is a metabolic state where most of the body's energy supply comes from ketone bodies in the blood, in contrast to a state of glycolysis where blood glucose provides most of the energy. This is from what we eat. Without the carbs, we don't get the simple sugars to break down like we used to. It does subside but for some, it will linger. Keeping hydrated helps flush the body.

[Cupcake 801]

No I haven't experienced this but get some Biotin

[onmyway14 6]

I've got some Biotin. But I never knew about the breathe. This is a phobia of mine. Omg! I will contact my herbalist to see what I can do naturally without affecting my regime that my physician has set.

[Sophie139 38]

My sister says it is common. I started to have bad breath as soon as I started my pre-op diet. Ketosis and the Protein Shakes contribute to the bad breath and that yucky after taste, ugh like gag me with a spoon!! Listerine strips have become my new BFF