Question:
One week post op and despite flossing and brushing my breath smells,will this go away

after my clear liquid phase? I start full liquids tomorrow.    — Karen S. (posted on June 13, 2002)

June 13, 2002
I, too, had that problem during my "liquids-only phase". Even though I was constantly drinking, my mouth was always dry & pastey. I heard from others that they had the same problem while on liquids. Now after being able to eat, things are back to normal as far as that is concerned. It seems that you're producing more saliva when you eat and that helps to "flush" your mouth. It will get better. Good luck!
   — Dona R.

June 13, 2002
My yuck mouth and breath happened since eating solids, not the liquid phase. Last week when the nurse did her one month post-op follow up with me and I told her about it, she said it is because I am in ketosis (when the body has no glucose for fuel, the cells begin burning fat instead of muscle). It might take a few weeks (give or take), but yes it will go away.
   — Jennifer A.

June 14, 2002
I know this sounds gross but Keep the bad breath invest in mints and gum... You body is in Ketosis and burning fat for energy. I know you do not think so but your body is doing what it needs to and the bad breath is something we all go through. I never leave home without suger free mints or the listerine paper that disolves in your mouth. Good Luck, I am 4.5 months post op now.
   — swtnsxy0219

June 17, 2002
It's just the ketosis kicking in. Make sure you use a tongue cleaner when you brush your teeth that also help. in adition to the other stuff like brushing, flossing and antibacterial agents like Oral-B Rinse. Alll this will Pass Until you have another big massive weight loss trip. Adrienne 14 months post op--been ther done that!
   — corpdiva2005