Question:
Has anyone else had excessive saliva at bedtime?

I am 3 mos. post-op and when I go to bed at night my mouth waters terribly for about 5- 10 minutes. So much so that I can't or don't want to swallow all the saliva produced so I take a dry clean wash cloth with me and get rid of the excess into it. After the watering subsides I am off to sleep. This is a nightly ritual. I am wondering if this is common and if I will get over this. I am not bothered in the day time with this problem but of course I am drinking a lot during the day. Thanks for any comments on this issue. Blessings to all, Norma    — njkbutton (posted on April 20, 2007)

April 19, 2007
I don't know the answer to your question. I have never heard of just brief nocturnal salivation. Maybe this is a question better brought up with your doctor. It could be a side effect of the surgery or could be a symptom of something serious. Have you been having this problem since the surgery?
   — Kari_K

April 21, 2007
I had that problem after too. I had low iron, potasium and b12. The Doctor said beside the vitamins the change to my sugar from my normal very high to its now very low numbers was also a contributing factor. It went back to normal when the weight loss came to a stop. It will get better! stay well !
   — ANNAJEAN