WLS=FUNKY ARMPITS??!!! WTF?!

Okay, is this a side effect of WLS? Deodorant is barely working, so much that I carry it around with me 24/7. Lord knows, don't let me wear anything poly-blend cause have mercy!!! I NEVER used to have a problem with funky armpits until about 5 months post-op. I thought I may have read something up here when I was pre-op but I just dismissed it. Oh how I wish I would have read up on it! Why in the world is this happening?!

I have this problem also.  I have read it is a side effect.  Going to talk with my doctor on my follow up tommorrow. 

Hi,
I don't know if the body odor from armpits is a DIRECT result of the surgery or not; I have not had an issue with that and I am 8 months post-op.  However, there have been changes with your hormones and glands.  Additionally, doctors recommend that everyone (WLS or not) change anti-perspirants on a regular basis because in a weird way our bodies become immune to them.  I change my deodorants (just like I do my soap for baths) around every 4 months or so; after about 5 months it seems that I get sweaty easier, etc, but really, its just time to change products.  Try using baby powder under your armpits, and also changing the brand of deodorant and soap that you use.  You should notice an almost immediate difference.

Regards
Mill

I definitely had this problem!   The product I was told about that helped me the most was Arm & Hammer deodorant, it was the first thing that gave me some peace!  Cause boy oh boy did I Stink!  I would also suggest Baking Soda soaps and powder, its annoying in the beginning but the benefits are worth it!
Good Luck,
Layla

I hear that Zinc is good for B.O.  

http://www.ehow.com/how_2119712_take-zinc-treat-body-odor.ht m

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Hey Sexy Kelli  

I haven't had this problem but have heard others say they have

I've not known any under arm odor that would not respond to Mitchum .... lol

It is too strong for me, I have sensitive skin but if you don't you might find

that it helps. 

I'm a Secret woman and it works just fine for me. I do know of people though that have to use a "****tail" for their deodorant in order for it to work. They get a couple of types and put them on together and it tends to work for them. This if for anyone though not just people who have had wls.

 ****tails for their deodorant.  That is what I have been doing mixing, so far secret has been the best also.

I found out its has something to do with our hormones and tings like a poster mentioned.  Try using different coctails we will find a match