Question:
dry mouth anyone?
I'm about 6 weeks post-op and i have the WORST dry mouth. I can't handle it, does anyone have any suggestions?? — kels78 (posted on January 30, 2008)
January 30, 2008
i am 7 wks post op and mostly have it in the am. it might be the protein
drinks or not enough fluids.
good luck yto both of us. i use sf gum sometimes.
— JACKIESMOM
January 30, 2008
Oh yes, that is par for the course. I am 3 months out and I still have it
but it is definitely better than the first two months. I would wake up and
everything was stuck in my mouth. I actually thought I would rip the skin
off the top of my mouth when I tried to disconnect my tongue! Yeah, it was
horrible. Drink, Drink, Drink (especially right before you go to sleep).
It helps a little. Pat
— pjennjr
January 30, 2008
There is an oral lubricant available at most drug and large grocery stores.
Just squirt it on your tounge as needed. Best I remember it did not taste
great but they may have changed the flavors since I used it last. No
prescription needed. It also helps to sip water through out the night when
you are awake.
— Gena L.
January 30, 2008
I am almost 2 months post up and have dry mouth only at night when I am
sleeping. I have found if I keep a glass of water beside my bed that
helps. I try and get in 64oz of water during the day, but that does not
stop the very dry mouth I have at night.
— faunemarie
January 30, 2008
You may what to get a humiafier (hope spell right) the thing you put
moisture in your house. placeone in your room, i agree with other drink. I
keep water beside my bed. try sf hard candy
— carman
January 30, 2008
I remember the dry mouth really well. I had to carry a bottle of water with
me at all times. I could not make it through the grocery store without one
or I had to rush to the check outs and get a bottle. This will get better,
but even at a year out I still carry water with me at all times, even keep
a spare in my car/truck.
— Toni Todd
January 30, 2008
i dont know if drinking water is a problem for you like it was me, and many
people i know or not, but let me say this: after surgery, they do not tell
you that someday you will be able to drink water almost normal again, right
after wls i couldnt drink a glassfull of water to save my life, it took ALL
day! there will come a time when you are able to drink more than just a
sip. and YES...DO keep trying. as with another poster, i am still thirsty
to this day (almost two years out) i drink water all the time, i carry
water with me everywhere i go. it really does help, the humidifier, is a
great idea, and so is keeping water by your bed, best of luck! steph
— squeekypete
January 30, 2008
Glycerin ...They have sprays, lozenges, mouth swabs and Orajel Dry Mouth
(has glycerin in it too). My grandpa uses these things all the time because
he uses a lot of prescriptions that cause his dry mouth. I believe he gets
his stuff near the pharmacy section of the grocery store without a
prescription...
Good luck...and drink your water!
— .Anita R.
January 30, 2008
As you have already heard, you have to drink water. It helps in the weight
loss and your bodys health. I drink about 110 oz per day, and I always
have a bottle in my hand. Part of the problem is there is a lot less salt
in your diet now and salt retained water before. I drink bottle water all
the time now and keep a bottle by my bed a night so if I do wake up, I got
to the bottle for a drink.
— William (Bill) wmil
January 31, 2008
I use to use tic tacs, listerine strips and breath spray & drops, most
of them are sugar free but you need to read labels! Good Luck!
— nicole30
January 31, 2008
I am soooo glad I am not the only one! During surgery, my surgeon gave me
something to dry my mouth out. I was not given anything for the first 24
hours after surgery, and it took a good 24 hours before I could really
swallow good. Since then, I keep a water bottle on my nightstand when I go
to bed. By the time I get up in the morning, it is almost empty! I too,
hope that this gets better, but for now just keep drinking water,
especially right before bed.
— stormi25
February 2, 2008
One of the common problems with being obese is sleep apnea due to a
diminished airway. This was true for me and, years prior to getting my RNY
surgery, I began to use a CPAP machine. I had a mask that only covered my
nose and not my mouth. I had a tendency at night to breathe through my
mouth instead of my nose and this caused SEVERE dry mouth. I would awaken
with my entire mouth, including the whole tongue, completely dry. My doctor
prescribed a simple chin strap to put on after positioning my CPAP mask.
Even if you are not on CPAP, you could ask your doctor to prescribe a chin
strap for you but you could also readily fashion one for yourself out of
materials commonly found around the house. It's a cheap and effective
solution. Try it. It might work for you as well as it did for me.
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