Bad taste in my mouth

Beth1970
on 10/5/12 10:35 pm - Canada

RNY on 10/11/12

I'm on day 10 of opti and I have such a bad taste in my mouth. I brush my teeth a bazillion times a day. I use mouthwash. I chew gum...but this taste persists. I even have to brush my teeth in the middle of the night. I'm sure it's quite normal, but any thoughts on when it stops?

(deactivated member)
on 10/5/12 10:44 pm - Peterborough, Canada

RNY on 10/19/12

yes, your body is in ketosis. When it produces ketones which also produces very bad breath.

gardeninggal
on 10/5/12 11:04 pm - Midland, Canada

your body is in 'fat burning mode" :)

ShallowGirl
on 10/5/12 11:38 pm - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

It reduces when you start eating more carbs and green vegetables.

In the meantime, sugar free gum, and learning to stand 3 feet back from people.

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

sam1am
on 10/5/12 11:54 pm

VSG on 09/08/09

You are losing weight at your fastest in ketosis, embrace and brush/mouth wash often. It doesn't last when you start eating more (especially carbs - so avoid them). The longer it lasts the faster your weight loss will be.

Sandy
                "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody  else up"
                              Mark Twain          Animation One

Debbit
on 10/6/12 12:00 am - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 05/22/12

I had a terrible taste in my mouth during my four weeks of Optifast. For me it was not only ketosis but also the aspartane that this in the Opti. Once I finished with the Opti and the clear fluids (where I was eating Jello Light that also had aspartane) the bad taste went away.

4-Jane
on 10/6/12 12:07 am - Canada

I read that drinking more water may help and if your allowed add a few drops of peppermint extract or peppermint oil to your water.

Respectfully Jane

(deactivated member)
on 10/6/12 2:22 am - Straford, Canada

I would not get in that habit of chewing gum at this point in your process, swallowing it can cause major issues post rny (assuming thats what you're getting). Tic Tacs or something like that would be better.

tbtilalaf
on 10/6/12 3:28 am

Yep it is Keytosis (however it is spelled), Very good sign, it means it is working removing the fat around your liver. Just drink water, crystal light, brush teeth and mouth wash. Just think you will have very clean teeth for surgery! lol

It's one of those "grin and bear it" kinda things....many more to come! lol

Good luck with your sugery!
Melissa!

(smilies are not working for me for some reason...)

Melissa!

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

PROUD MEMBER OF THE CENTURY CLUB!

P_Floyd
on 10/6/12 7:50 am - Canada

If you're driving you want to be prepared for police road checks as well. They can think they smell alcohol on your breath and really give you a hard time over it.

Long you live and high you fly
And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be.

DSOTM

Post Reply

Most Active

Bad taste in my mouth

Our Mission

Follow us

Links

Select Photos

Bad taste in my mouth