Has this ever happened to anyone else??

lauraanne715
on 6/19/08 2:25 am - Pottstown, PA

Hi everyone!! Okay so since surgery I have been waking up with a very dry, dry, dry mouth. My tongue feels like it is in the Sahara. I am very good about getting my fluids in and I am still on full liquids stage but I do drink 64 oz of water and sometimes more with some crystal light and protein drinks...so my question is why when I wake up in the morning is my mouth the sahara desert? It was never like this before surgery and I am wondering if this gets any better? Thanx as always!! Much luv! Laura

Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
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oobiebus
on 6/19/08 3:58 am - pottstown, PA

DS on 03/17/08

Hey Laura,Yes i too wake up to the sahara,dont have a reason for you but just wanted to let ya know your not alone! Hugs Trish

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lauraanne715
on 6/19/08 5:13 am - Pottstown, PA

RNY on 05/28/08

Trish-- Oh that is so good to know!! Maybe we shoud start a club...The Sahara Mouth Club! LOL I hope it ends thoough..I never kiss my hubby in the a.m before I run and brush teeth...it just feels sooooooo yuck!! LOl Hugs

Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
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oobiebus
on 6/19/08 5:18 am - pottstown, PA

DS on 03/17/08

I try to keep a water bottle on my bed side table and sip during the night if i am awake and ya know the dragon dryness still comes back to haunt me and the breath is enough to knock someone over,so yes i run for the toothpaste also,See its not just you,and the club is a great idea! Hugs Trish

My Angel is Jeanne2036

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joldaker
on 6/19/08 4:45 am - West Bradford, PA

RNY on 11/26/07

This did happen to me right after surgery and it was because I was sleeping with my mouth open on those pain meds. This did get better for me, rather quickly after stopping the pain meds, maybe a week or so. It could be from the way you are sleeping or the new meds your are on, who knows. I cant tell you it will get better for you but I can tell you that I dont have this problem anymore. Jen

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lauraanne715
on 6/19/08 5:15 am - Pottstown, PA

RNY on 05/28/08

Jen-- I haven't taken the pain meds...hubby said I usually have mouth closed when sleeping..I have no idea what it could be...it is really perplexing. Oh well I guess I'll just hope it gets better!!! Thanx!! Laura

Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
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Pam Hart
on 6/19/08 6:04 am - Easton, PA

RNY on 10/30/07

Laura, I seem to remember the same thing - although I can't say for how long. I have always had problems with my mouth in the morning though - it's due to a sinus condition for me...but it was definatley much worse after surgery. I too would keep something to drink by the bed, so when I got up at all during the night, I would be sure to continue sip sip sipping. Pam

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