New Bander

[jahinokc 0]

Had my surgery on 9-4-08. Am still on a clear liquid diet and have a constant bad taste in my mouth. I am frequently brushing my teeth for fear of having bad breath due to this problem. Does anyone else have this problem and is it realated to the banding? Does it go away and if so how long before it does? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :smile:

[oscarel 0]

Are you drinking Protein shakes? My wife said I had a "smell" too and that's what it was.

Oscar

[scalingdown08 0]

I was banded 9-12-08. I have noticed the same thing. I wonder if it is because we are in ketosis, from decreased calorie intake? Hopefully it will get better as we can increase our intake.

[jahinokc 0]

Thanks, I did not think about the ketosis but it could very well be the problem. It helps knowing this, for this too shall pass. Best of luck in your weight loss journey.

[silvers320 12]

I had this too. It went away after a couple of weeks. In the mean time invest in some Listerine Breath Strips - they work.