Ketosis and... urine?

lynnvs · June 29, 2008

I'm at 6 days post-surgery, following the liquid diet (mostly Water, Protein drinks and the occasional popsicle). I've noticed that my urine has a strong, unpleasant smell (not sweet).

I assume that it's some form of ketosis that's making my breath smell bad (and mouth taste funny) - but could this also explain the strong smell in my urine?

Thanks for any suggestions!

VegasGrace · June 29, 2008

Enjoy! You are now shrinking your fat cells...so the weightloss is genuine...not just Water.

I went thru this when on Atkins and again after being banded a few months. It's just temporary and will go away when you consume more carbohydrates.

smsmithart · June 29, 2008

it was a UTI

ask your doc for some antibiotics..i thought the same thing

Telecia · June 29, 2008

You might want to check with your family doctor to make sure its not a UTI. but yes when your losing weight at a rapid pace your body smells and breath will change. Also since right now your on mostly liquids your body can also be flushing out more too. Long as you rule out a bladder infection and keep your Fluid intake good. Treat yourself to a nice new bodywash/spray/lotion set will help.

Also eating to much of one thing like garlic & certain meds can affect your body smells too. oh my gosh my son in high school went through a spell where he ate garlic on everything (powdered, crushed and fresh) and no matter how often he showerd/brushed his teeth he stunk. Just like garlic. Had to hide it from him and it took a week for him to get back to normal. lol

lynnvs · June 29, 2008

Thanks everyone! This makes me feel better. I'm not having other symptoms that might make me think that this is a UTI (I've had them before), so unless I develop any of those symptoms, I think that I'll relax and be happy BTW, I see my doc in 7 days, so I can make sure of things then. Thanks again!

lynnvs · June 29, 2008

Telecia, I had to laugh about your son and the garlic. I LOVE garlic and find that there's a thin line between enough garlic to enjoy the taste - and so much that I stink of it I miss the line sometimes and my husband is quick to let me know...