Bad breath

Hi,

On this Wed. 6/22/11, I'll be 5 wks. post op, RNY. Yesterday I started fish. Had a wonderful filet grilled.  Question? - anybody notice despite the best of oral care that you seem to have bad breath? This is really irking me, almost driving me crazy? Anyone else?

i have this problem too.i found that if i used listerine breathe spray and strips it keeps it under control for a while.it doesnt matter how often i use mouth wash or brush my teeth its always there.i hope this helps.

Thank you, it does help! I thought I was losing my mind. I carry a toothbrush and toothpaste around now. It was worse when I was drinking the protein shakes. Hopefully this will correct itself. Thank you.

It's from ketosis. I have no idea when it goes away, I'm 11 weeks out and still have it. I use the BA chewable calcium in mint flavor as breath mints. They're like huge altoids.

Ok, thanks! The mint flavor bothers my tummy, but I'll try a few things.

Being 4 months post op, I don't notice it as much as before.  However, with constant liquid sipping and using the breath strips in between times I can't drink, that has helped me :).

Like Carrie says below it is Ketosis, our body is burning fat. It is a good thing just real nasty. My Dr, told me no gum because if you swallow by accident they have to go in and get it.

whew, thank God..  I had no idea what was going on w/ my stank breath..  I hope this passes soon..  My boyfriend was embarrassed to tell me, but he can't take it anymore.  LMAO  I use Altoids.