Bad Smell

Hello everyone, I am 3 weeks postop and have a terrible taste and smell from my mouth. I also noticed that when I go to the bathroom, it smells like my breath(youck). Has anyone else experienced this?? Please, please let me know. Jeannie

well, I can tell you there is an answer and it will eventually go away. You are now in a ketosis state. This means that your body is burning the stored up fat. The only thing that can be done about the "death breath" is brush you teeth often (your dentist will love you) and use SF breath mints or some of those listeren strips. As far as the internal odor, there is a product called Devrom and I have seen some postings in the past on other boards that this stuff works.

Wendi, Thank You so much for the info. I was worried that my husband would start staying in the other room permanently and eventually sleep on the couch, ha ha ha. Anyway it is good to know I am not doing something wrong. Jeannie

No problem....I know that even with all the research and reading I have done, I don't have all the answers. But, I am glad I can help. Also, just remind your husband that he does not smell like roses all of the time either...lol

hello, yes i have experienced the same thing and according to my roux-n-y manual, and it said because he small intestine is shortened during the surgery , or something like that, the flatulence and the gas is more odorous. tamu

Hi Tamu, This is very interesting information. I am glad you sent it to me. That really sounds like it could be a fact. Did it say anything about how long it lasts?? That would be good to know as well. I never got a manual for my surgery. I have alot of info but nothing about side effects like this smell. Thanks again, Jeannie