Question:
I'm seven weeks post-op and my breath is bad, what can I do ?

   — elephant (posted on February 6, 2006)

February 6, 2006
I feel your plight! I am almost 3 mos. and have the same problem. It's due to ketoacidosis, which your body goes into do to the rapid weight loss. Ask your nutritionist if you can do sugar free mints or something, but until that time when the weight loss begins to slow down; there's not much you can do. It's more of an internal issue. Good luck with your weight loss!!!
   — robin.s2000

February 6, 2006
same thing happened with me. My urine and breath stunk really bad for a while after surgery. I'm not sure how long but I am almost 4 months out now and it is gone.
   — jengriggs01

February 6, 2006
you arent getting enough fluids so your pouch is dry that is were the bad breath comes from. just increase your fluid intake. yeah I know easier said than done.
   — maria_sola

February 6, 2006
Hi Duane, I too had "bariatric Breath", I bought a little liquid breath freshner from Walgreens, (near the toothpastes.,) which was sugar free and would use as needed, as yes drink lots and lots of water. Mine got better, but now I find that I get a sweet taste in my mouth, but it doesnt seem to smell like before.. Best Wishes!! April
   — April

February 6, 2006
Welcome to the world of ketoacidosis! I ended buying a tongue scraper to clean the very back of my tongue where some of the protein will sit. Just an idea.
   — scharlier

February 6, 2006
Devrom capsules are great for this. They are an internal deoderant. They can be ordered from 800-453-8898. They have helped my bad breath greatly.
   — sissymae

February 7, 2006
Get in lots of fluids, suck on sf breath mints (I did gum but that wasn't smart) and brush your teeth throughout the day. Also use mouthwash when you can. Unfortunately this is a normal thing (but it's for a good reason!) so maybe just not breath in people's face for a while...sorry can't help more!
   — newslady72712

February 7, 2006
I have been using the Listerine pocket strips - they just dissolve on your tongue and they help a lot. Good luck!
   — kkv11870