Question:
Does anyone know why your breath changes after surgery?
I always had fresh smelling breathe, but since I came home my mouth is very dry, feels pasty & has a terrible smell. Why is this & what will help.... — Lavernn A. (posted on May 14, 1999)
May 14, 1999
I can bet money that your body is going through ketosis - that will cause
serious horse breath. Check with your doctor.
— Vicki H.
May 14, 1999
I wouldn't be surprised if you discovered the problem is caused by the
protein supplement. It really sticks to the teeth and tongue. I brush
after every supplement.
— [Anonymous]
May 14, 1999
the smell is from all the fat you're burning. I believe the clinical name
is "ketosis." You may find other bodily effluences also a little
noisome. Drink more water, try garlic tablets or beano type stuff that you
can get in the drug or health food store.
This stage passes but in the beginning a lot of our systems are a little
screwy from the fast changes (my body thermostat is nuts
hot/cold/hot/cold.. jeez)
Don't worry about it and keep on burning that fat :-D
Susan
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— Susan C.
May 15, 1999
Try a little liquid chlorophyll. You can find it in health food stores.
Or Nature's Sunshine has it with a bit of pepperment in it. There's
probably a dealer near you listed in the yellow pages under health. This
will not only help your breath, but your general body oder. Has been a
real help to me, as I do not do well with harsh deoderants.
— Fran W.
May 15, 1999
I had the same problem and come to find out I was not drinking enough
water. Water is very important after having surgery. This will subside
after in 2 to 3 months. In the mean time take some sugar-free breath mints
or gum.
— Lorraine R.
May 16, 1999
Yes. The so-called "death breath" ketosis is due to rapid weight
loss. Most people in their first 3-6 months after surgery will experience
this no matter what they do to avoid it. It's due to a certain amount of
malabsorbtion, which is common with most all weight loss surgeries.
— Molly S.
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