Question:
ANY BODY ODOR PROBLEMS POST-OP??

Even at over 300 lbs for several years, I did not ever have a problem with body odor. My deoderant/antipersperant served me well. Now, since loosing 80lbs, just in the last month, I have started stinking! I have tried four different deoderants, and, of course, shower every morning, just as I always have, with antibacterial/deoderant soap, but, by noon, I can smell myself! I have an underarm BO that I cannot get under control!! Has anyone ever had this happen? Is there some explanation and a solution?? I work in very close quarters and don't want to be offensive!! I am feeling so good about the way I LOOK, and now I start smelling bad!! Wahhhhhhh!!    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 15, 2001)

September 15, 2001
First off, congradulations on your weight loss. I haven't lost that much weight yet (surgery 8/27/01) But I have always had a problem with underarm odor. I have resorted to wearing both a dry roll on antipersperant and a spray. It's my bodies way of getting rid of the poisons. I also think that when you are buring fat it comes out in the pores as well.(don't quote me on that though) Anyway, if your problem is just underarm odor, you can talk to your doctor about it and there is a prescription deodorant he can give you that dries up your sweat glands. I used it for a while and it works pretty good. However, it did end up irratating my skin. Worth a try.
   — K T.

September 15, 2001
I'm pre-op but I have problems, and I have found Gold Bond powder several times a day helps (along w/my deoderant). I use the medicated kind. Nina
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 15, 2001
yes i sure would check with dr. in the meantime, buy some mitchums (shower at night put this on at night) then again in the morning if you have to. also buy some perfumed corn starch powder...give it a try. hope you find your frinds sitting closer!!!! jacki
   — Jackiis

September 15, 2001
There is a deodorant/antiperspirant that you can sometimes find in health food stores under the brand name "Lavilin." It is a rather thick cream, and a little goes a long way. It may be hard to find, but I'm sure the Internet can give you more information. BTW, congrats on the weight loss... Margie B
   — Marjorie B.

September 15, 2001
A friend of mine had problems with her son having bad underarm odor. She was told to make him take Chlorophyll tablets and she said it has done wonders for him. I hope this helps.
   — [Anonymous]

September 22, 2001
I have an answer that might help your BO problems. I am allergic to deodorants, and have to use the stone you buy at the health food stores. I still sometimes get a rash so I asked the dermatologist about the rash in my arm pits. He told me to use Nizoral shampoo in my pits weekly and leave it on for the few minutes the directions tell you. I have also used Head and Shoulders on my pits, and as a showergel. It is a fungus (yeast) I think that causes the odour. I have not had my surgery yet, and control any rash problems with Nizoral or Head and Shoulders or any dandruff shampoo. I have a strong body odour when I can't use deodorants, and this does work for me. If I have a rash I can use this shampoo and I can go for the day without deodrant. Before I found this out, I would have to wash my pits several times a day when I had to go without deodrant. I hope this helps. This should work for anyone who has strong body odour.
   — Anne R.