Anyone have bad breath problems after surgery?

[Rutiglius 0]

I have never had chronic bad breath, but since my surgery (6/24), I have been plagued with the problem. I was wondering if anyone else experienced this and will it go away?

I am flossing, brushing and rinsing as normal, and have added extra to my routine!

[Who'sThere 331]

Just the other day my husband told me that the day before I had had really bad breath. (Why didn't he just tell me then?) He said it was different than any other bad breath smell and he wondered if it was from all the milk-based Protein Shakes I'd been drinking. Who knows? I'm interested to see what other people have to say.

[CarmenPonce 0]

Bad breath in the low/no-carb sect is often caused by certain chemicals that are released in the breath as the body burns fat. They are called ketones, and entering into a fat-burning state of ketosis is the hallmark of a low-carb diet. So the good news is that if your breath stinks, you're probably doing a good job of sticking to that low-carb diet.

[Rutiglius 0]

Bad breath in the low/no-carb sect is often caused by certain chemicals that are released in the breath as the body burns fat. They are called ketones, and entering into a fat-burning state of ketosis is the hallmark of a low-carb diet. So the good news is that if your breath stinks, you're probably doing a good job of sticking to that low-carb diet.

Thanks for the info. I have heard that a high-protein/low-carb diet can cause bad breath! Yuck. I guess I need to find a way to deal with THAT now!

[sweetcalichic 6]

It's nice to know that others share your experience. I to noticed a change in my breath while during the liquid phase. Most notably after a Protein Shake. Thanks for letting me know I was buring fat!

[amserz 0]

I have been having bad breath too. I hate it. I'm single, I can't have bad breath. I use to be able to eat garlic and be fresh still. I hope this doesn't last even though it does mean we're burning fat.

[CPRISCILLA@MSN.COM 0]

bad breath in the low/no-carb sect is often caused by certain chemicals that are released in the breath as the body burns fat. They are called ketones, and entering into a fat-burning state of ketosis is the hallmark of a low-carb diet. So the good news is that if your breath stinks, you're probably doing a good job of sticking to that low-carb diet.

thank you so much for that so the bad breath goes away, right? Pris.

[Kristine73 1]

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I saw this product on bariaticadvantage.com

I haven't tried it, but it may help. I've thought about ordering it, myself. But, I'm a chronic gum chewer, so that keeps my breath under control.

[CPRISCILLA@MSN.COM 0]

Thank you i just can't brush my teeth all day and my poor husband hasn't been able to get to close. I'll try it. Pris.

[Bethanyblondie 0]

My breath was bad for several days after surgery...it eventually went away. It was particularly bad from drinking all the broth!

[snereb27 0]

i have had this same struggle since surgery. I talked to my dentist about this at my last check up and she recommended Breath RX mouthwash -- it's expensive but it is a non-alcohol based mouthwash (which dries out your mouth and promotes bad breath) -- here is info from the website: BreathRx Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse is alcohol free and sugar free. It contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) and ZYTEX®, our secret weapon in the fight against bad breath. CPC's know anti-bacterial properties kill the bacteria that lead to bad breath odors, then ZYTEX neutralizes their resulting odors. -- it has really helped me.

[Rutiglius 0]

i have had this same struggle since surgery. I talked to my dentist about this at my last check up and she recommended Breath RX mouthwash -- it's expensive but it is a non-alcohol based mouthwash (which dries out your mouth and promotes bad breath) -- here is info from the website: BreathRx Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse is alcohol free and sugar free. It contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) and ZYTEX®, our secret weapon in the fight against bad breath. CPC's know anti-bacterial properties kill the bacteria that lead to bad breath odors, then ZYTEX neutralizes their resulting odors. -- it has really helped me.

I will have to try that! Can you buy it anywhere -- Walmart or Walgreens?

[jen_e 0]

Luckily I live alone & am not yet back at work. My breath is now far worse than pre-surgery shake diet..so bad I can notice it myself! I also need charcoal tablets..vulgar I know, but that end has changed too.

[katwmn63 0]

Gosh Aivey... I know. My breath is horrible. I have been told I have "Atkins breath". I am in ketosis, burning fat not carbs. That's great but I stink. I am a high school teacher. I will have to resolve this before late August when school starts. My students wll have no mercy on me and my bad breath LOL

[Boss Lady 0]

Ok now I am worried, my surgery date is 7/14/09. I will only be off work for one week. I work in customer services and cannot have bad breath:scared2:! I am going to order the Devrom from Amazon today. I have seen Breathe Rx at Sephora, so I will get that as well. I hope one or both works for me.:thumbup: