Bad Body Odor After RNY?

[Debra Henson 1]

I just had the run on March 14 2016. I was released 3 days later. When I got home I started to smell a oder that didn't go away and that no one else smelled. I shower everday and wash my face throughout the day due to a thick oil the comes to surface every 20 min. The smell I realized is My body oder. It makes me nauseated to smell it 24/7. Has anyone experienced this and please can u tell me when or if the smell left. Debra

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[talking mountain 26]

I cant say that I went through what you are suffering, but It might be worth contacting your doctor to see if you've picked up a skin infection or are having fungal overgrowth. Fungal overgrowth is common after surgeries because of the preventive antibiotics they give you during surgery.

Also, sinus infections often cause "phantom odors" i.e. strong foul odors only you can smell but no one else can. True story: Once I was CONVINCED there was dog poop on my shoes because I smelled it everywhere I went, but no one else could smell anything! Eventually turned out I had a sinus infection (since I'm always stuffy from allergies, I didn't realize it was an infection).

[Debra Henson 1]

Thanks for your time. It smells like what I eat...mainly Protein shakes. Ugh...... But I will check with my Doc.

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[talkingmountain 83]

Ugh. Well good luck! At least no one else is noticing it!

[Debra Henson 1]

Well I still smell the odor. Was told my Medical Staff the smell is from my stomach...because there's really no solid food going through it and at some point when solids are the nirm.. The odor will leave. I pray this is true. I got really dehydrated and had to get hydrated. Only 2 weeks out! Not good. I can hardly tolerate the Protein drinks..UGH!!!!! Just super weak. No pain..thank God. I'm depending on God for strengh. Also My Husband is Awesome. Feeling so tired and weak not really caring about weight loss at this time. Looking forward to better days. I hear it gets better.????

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[rachelwags 19]

Try a different drink. Can you do puréed instead of Protein - I can home from RNY on a puréed diet...

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[psvzum 81]

Debra! I'm so glad you posted this. I smelled like Protein powder. It was if the stuff was coming out of my pores, and it was nasty. I tried alot of different powders and drinks too. Once I started adding food to my diet I didn't notice it.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am 3 months post op.I still smell it.

[catlady2012 73]

@@Debra Henson. I also experienced this. My surgeon said it was my body being in ketosis from consuming no carbs. Once I started consuming soft/pureed food, it subsided. My husband said never smelled anything.

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[KimDawn 45]

I had this happen and it did go away. I was also told it was ketosis and it is temporary.

Hang in there.

-Kim

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am eating Paleo...I am following a ketone if diet...Mmm...I am constantly showering.

Ketogenic diet

[LynnMarie456 3]

Hi Debra,

Try using a whole food organic Protein powder. The cleaner the food the better. By whole food i mean the powder's contents are made up from real foods and not chemicals. This might help you. There are many out there. You will get hooked on them because they feel wonderful. Your surgery has made your senses more acute too. Like I can now taste all fake sugars which is odd for me. Because you eat so little you become sensitive to everything that goes in your body. The more organic and nutritious the better you will feel. Let me know if it helps. Lynn

[kharness74 4]

I wonder if that internal deodorant ( pill) would work, not sure what the brand(s) are called

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