Ketosis breath

I'm on Day 10 of my liquid diet pre-surgery and have lost 16 pounds so far BUT the ketosis breath is killing me (and those around me). My mouth feels really slimy and my tongue has a thick slimy white coating on it too....much like thrush but without the pain. 

I can't have gum or mints at this point...I've been brushing and flossing....what else can I do to help with this? When will it end?

Please help

as  long as you are losing fast like you are you will have the ketosis .....which is what you want to aim for. try rinsing your mouth with some watered down peroxide ....it helps kills germs ....and helps with the smell. you cant have sugar free mints or something.call your doctor and see if there is something that he approves of....

I just asked the dentist about this last week.  I'm 11 months out and am still in ketosis.  He did suggest Crest pro health mouth wash.  Its helped some and I chew sugar free cinnamon gum.  I know we're not suppose to be I can't stand the taste in my mouth.  Jan might be onto something with the peroxide I'm going to try that . ;) Lou

Lou old nurses trick.....i use peroxide for just about everything....spot cleaner for clothes.  disenfected for counter tops etc. clean wounds  ,i am always getting cuts and scrapes from all of my digging etc...after washing my hands i pour peroxide over them cleans them great and heals all the cuts and scrapes. ....and it is cheep the other day i bought a bottle for 25 cents and another one for free. so i bought as many as they would let me have....lol
OH yeah i wouldnt recomend you swallow the peroxide you swish in mouth lol ....and you might want to dilute it some dont need to a lot but some. ....

I called and talked to the nurse this afternoon about the ketosis and a couple of other last minute questions I had.  She said that I could do some sugar free gum or mints to help with it...but to try not to use them too much.  Also said that increasing fluid intake would help some. 

Gonna try the peroxide though...gotta find something that helps!

 Gosh, never heard of anyone having that preop. I'm a year out and never did have it.