Ketosis.

Chanelle1022
on 8/29/12 8:14 am

Ok, I have sufficiently scared myself when reading about this on OH.

I have yet to have surgery, and am ready for it. HOWEVER... this ketosis smelly stuff is freaking me out!
I am a clean freak, showering twice daily and am obssessed with not smelling bad - ( which I don't).

I am a little worried about this... anyone have this issue? Did it pass? Anything you can tell in regards to what to expect, and what exactly does it smell like?!

man lol... it's the little things I read about that scare me lol... body odor... how petty of me..

referral: October 18,2011 orientation: January 6,2012 np: July 11,2012
abdominal u/s: August 8,2012 psych: August 16,2012 nut/behav: August 27,2012 endoscopy: September 28,2012 follow up with dietician:October 1st,2012 surgery class:9 am, October 31,2012 meet the surgeon:November 13th,2012 Optifast start: Dec 3rd, 2012SURGERY by Dr. Yelle : December 24!

(deactivated member)
on 8/29/12 8:16 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

It's not body odor like sweat. Your breath will stink but brushing often and chewing gum or using listerine strips will help. You may have like a sweet smell to your body, it's not easy to describe it but it's not a stench like body odor at all.

tbtilalaf
on 8/29/12 8:25 am

Yep, I noticed it mostly effects your mouth, weird taste in the morning for sure! I also like to smell good, i shower every morning. but after surgery you can't until they tell you you can like 4 days later....I know not comfortable but its not forever! and I noticed since I lost almost 45 lbs, I don't wake up with a wet pillow! so it's sooo worth it! So don't worry about actually smelling bad, I didn't just the mouth this is kind of yucky but again doesn't last forever!

Good luck!
Melissa!

Melissa!

Surgery was July 19 2012, and I am doing great!! Only one regret....wish I did this years ago!!!!

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dna
on 8/29/12 8:32 am - Canada

No body stench, just breath. GUM has been my saviour if you can have it.

Not sure exactly what it smells like, my kids tell me I have bad breath but they don't tell me what it smells "like" lol ;)

Ketosis is a good thing !

Referral: August 2011 Information session: November 2011
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012

(deactivated member)
on 8/29/12 8:44 am - Straford, Canada

My spouse and kiddie have described it like I have had a glass or two of red wine, it smells but not unusual or weird, just is. I can't "taste" it or tell its there, I just brush, mouthwash and waterpic as much of it away as possible. Regards, Ian

NorthernStar
on 8/29/12 9:16 am - London, Canada

RNY on 06/25/12

It's mostly just a bad taste in my mouth, especially when I wake up in the morning. My husband has assured me my breath doesn't stink... so whatever that is worth!

I don't really notice it after I've had something to eat and brushed my teeth

*Lindsey*

Keeping off 133 lbs since 2012!

Referral to Bariatric Registry: May 2011 / Surgery (HRRH): June 25, 2012

Chanelle1022
on 8/29/12 10:44 am

Thanks All! I appreciate the answers!!! I will buy loads of gum, oh well- bad breath in exchange for health... I will take it lol- like my best friend josh likes to say to me, I'll "suck it up princess" LOL

referral: October 18,2011 orientation: January 6,2012 np: July 11,2012
abdominal u/s: August 8,2012 psych: August 16,2012 nut/behav: August 27,2012 endoscopy: September 28,2012 follow up with dietician:October 1st,2012 surgery class:9 am, October 31,2012 meet the surgeon:November 13th,2012 Optifast start: Dec 3rd, 2012SURGERY by Dr. Yelle : December 24!

(deactivated member)
on 8/29/12 2:29 pm - Straford, Canada

LOL Chanelle, just replace buttercup for princess and you have my saying to my daughter sometimes! I have been assured by family it dissappears with often teeth brushing!

ShallowGirl
on 8/29/12 10:53 am, edited 8/29/12 10:53 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

It's a problem solved 100% by sugar free gum & teeth brushing. Don't sweat the details.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

gardeninggal
on 8/29/12 7:59 pm - Midland, Canada

If your body is in the state of 'ketosis' it is in fat burning mode and that is a great mode to be in. This too shall pass.

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