Question:
Ketosis question, but I am 4.5 months out!!

I am 4.5 months out and have lost over 70 pounds and not until this week did I notice a bad metalic/onion taste in my mouth. I have not had any syptoms of ketosis until now. Is it possible that I haven't been in ketosis until now??? I don't have thrush, dental probs or anything of the like. I looked in the library but everyone was an early post op...Anyone out there heard of late ketosis-ers? Thanks    — candylnd24 (posted on November 18, 2003)

November 18, 2003
From what I understand your body can go into ketosis at any time, it all depends on how many carbs you are eating from what I was told.
   — Saxbyd

November 18, 2003
If you are experiencing weight loss along with the funky taste in your mouth, then you are in ketosis. Just remember to drink plenty of fluids as the ketones are in your saliva and, when they are swallowed, can irritate your pouch.
   — SteveColarossi

November 18, 2003
I didn't go out of ketosis until 5-1/2 months post op and have still bounced in and out ever since then depending on what I eat.
   — eaamc

November 18, 2003
I never paid any attention to the whole ketosis thing. Whether I was in it or not, I will never know. I will say that I never had that funky taste that you are talking about. sorry, I'm not any help. Becky 10/01~265/135
   — RebeccaP