Bad breath

[robinsales 5]

I'm 9 days post op I've woken up 2 different nights with extreme bad taste in mouth or bad breath to the point of having to get up and brush my teeth I have not vomited although I've been nauseated a couple of mornings. Anyone Else Had This Or Suggestions Thanks

[stephh 634]

I'll be two months out on Saturday and I'm still experiencing this. I just brush, floss, and mouthwash a lot.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

it's part of ketosis(sp?) you can use biotene, which is suppose to help with the dry mouth that is part of the problem... it goes away in time, but so annoying during its process...

[Elode 8,093]

Yes, it's more than likely because your body is in ketosis. When ever you limit your carbs to an extreme like most of us do on pre-op diets and after surgery our body's start burning stored fat as its fuel source And that fat break down is what's making your breath yucky!! (That's the short of it) it's called ketosis breath and its a good thing (and annoying!) Brushing your teeth ect..can help mask it but the smell is coming from your insides so there's really nothing you can do about it until it either goes away by its self or you up your carb intake. Drink lots of Water (well what you can). Embrace the stinky-ness lol!!

Edited December 11, 2014 by Elode

[simply_Me 61]

I am also 9 days post-op and have they same problem glad to know its normal. I just keep brushing my teeth, flossing and keeping mouth wash on handy...lol

[simply_Me 61]

Is it normal to have dry mouth all the time?? I sip a lot of Water threw out the day and don't be understanding why my mouth is so dry at times.

[Elode 8,093]

It could be from what ever meds you may be taking. And sometimes even when we think we are drinking what seem like a ton it's really not as much as our body actually needs. It will go away...eventually.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

Doctor recommended Biotene for me...but I don't know if it works...never got around to buying it (i hate shopping)