Question:
I have heard that some people suffer for very bad breath after WLS.. is this true?

Ok and one more about smells.. I know everyone gets gas but i also heard the terrible smell lasts forever..    — Angela B. (posted on April 12, 2002)

April 12, 2002
Early on you get in ketosis, like with the Atkins diet. Bad breath and stuff tastes funky like water YUK. But is temoporary and is your fastest loss phase. You will be thrilled loosing so fast you will not care. Dont worry its only temporary. I used to sweat constantly and bathe sometimes twice a day. Now I rarely perspire and have little BO. So you will likely be better. Just wait boyriends? You will have LOTS of interesting fellows ask you out. My wife Jen down over 65 pounds is becoming a babe:) You will too....
   — bob-haller

April 12, 2002
Angela, Yes...there are toxic emmissions from both ends however this is not permanent. Remember, as you lose so much toxic weight, your both is processing those toxins and emiting them either via intestinal gas or ketosis (bad breath). It is short lived and relieving to know your both is getting healthier in the process. Keep mints handy!
   — Leslie Y.