Tasting Metal???

Hi all, how are you all feeling tonight? I'm feeling great, just waiting to hit onederland. Lost 57 pounds so far, I was 203 on Sunday but won't weigh again until this Sunday so I hope I hit it. Does anyone else taste metal when you burp? I know it must sound crazy but at many times during the day I do. I can't put my finger on it. I have support group tomorrow night and my surgeon's nurse who had the surgery too is always there. I will be asking her for sure.

I don't taste metal now but YEARS AGO when I was about 9 years old, I couldn't get out of a car, couldn't bend, back hurt SO BAD...my mom took me to the doctor and found out that I had an iron deficiency so they put me on iron supplements....DROPS...YUCK!!!!!!! hated it. I remember from that whenever I burped or breathed I could taste the iron (tasted like metal smells)... Are you taking iron supplements? I do but only pill form, but I do not have any metal taste in my mouth. I would definately check with your doc Mandie P.S. Let us know what you find out.

Thank you for responding. No, I'm not taking any iron but it's a good thought. Sure would make sense. I'm curious to find out myself. I posted this on the main board and a couple people responded that tasting metal is a sign that you're in ketosis so maybe that's what's going on. We'll see!

OOooh be careful....I have heard that ketosis can be very dangerous...but what can't I guess... let me know what you find out....... Mandie

"Ketosis is a process in which your body converts fats into energy. During the conversion, ketones are produced. Ketones are fatty acids that your body can use as an energy source. Your body normally uses glucose to obtain its energy. The glucose you need comes from the carbohydrate in your diet. When your body does not have enough glucose to obtain its energy needs, ketosis occurs. The result of ketosis is to obtain energy from your body's stored fats. " From being on a low carb diet for a long while, it is good to be in ketosis - as long as you are drinking enough fluid to flush out the bad stuff you are burning up (that is what gives you the "metal" taste). You can always test yourself with urine strips - that tells if you are in Ketosis. Since we are all in a low-carbish type way of eating, ketosis would be very common in most of us. The other result would be bad breath. Darla

thank you so much for this great post! very helpful. brandy

Hi Janice: I also taste the metal. I think it is the iron supplement. Hope it helps. Kim S

I have the same taste in my mouth from time to time.. I drink to try to wa**** away... I also keep the cinnamon calcium chews avail for the breath... Better than Altoids- they have a lot of sugar. Let us know what they say at support group.