Question:
I had lap band surgery done about 4 weeks ago. However my teeth and gum hurts is this

Is this normal and what should i do to prevent this from happening ?    — slims (posted on October 17, 2008)

October 17, 2008
Hi, I had a lap band about 5 wks. ago & have not had this trouble. Sounds as if you should talk to your medical team, perhaps including a dentist. It could be a vitamin deficiency ... I hope you get some relief. Good luck! Write any time - I could use any input as far as what you're eating. Thanks! Take care, Barbara W. [aka, Oakroom]
   — oakroom

October 17, 2008
mine did that to ..i was told that it was bacause if the meds they give you to put you to sleep ...i all so had the same thing happen when i had my knees done ..but i had bad teeth to start with...ask your dr ..brenda in tx
   — brenda F.

October 18, 2008
Don't worry! I am a dentist, and had myself a lap band surgery performed a week ago. Your teeth and gum need to be able able to masticate to be haelthy, it's what they're here ! As you don't ( as I suppose you're still on a liquid diet, or barely finished it), your gums become swollen and can bleed. To treat that, you need to chew (gum so far...) and have an extra good hygiene. To help, you shoud use some liquid Listerine (or any other brand) after brushing. Don't ignore the problem as inflammation leads to bone loss if not treated, but if you do what I told you, no worries, as at a beginning stage, it's totally reversible! Good lick with everything!!!
   — ghis31

October 20, 2008
Don't forget to take a good "liquid" vitamin / mineral supplement like VEMMA. It has 1000 IU vitamin D3,very important for calcium absorption,along with calcium citrate. Your body will take calcium from your bones and teeth if you don't supply the needed calcium. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com
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