Question:
My tongue is covered with a brownish color coating.

I just noticed over the past day or two that my tongue has a light brownish color coating on it. I noticed my taste buds were off, but my tongue seems a little numb and I tried brushing my tongue, but it doesn't come off. Any ideas? I was wondering if it was oral thrush, but no pain or sores.    — Wendy M. (posted on September 14, 2008)

September 14, 2008
One of the things we were told to look for was oral thrush. It is very common in bariatric surgery.
   — Beth63

September 14, 2008
Sounds like thrush to me. I developed thrush a week or so after my WLS - apparently it is quite common. My PCP prescribed a "swish and spit" (nystatin) and told me to eat more yogart, but it took almost 2 weeks to get any better. When I spoke to my Nut., she said I should have taken a one-time pill that works better. You should see your doctor, if it is thrush - ask for the one-time pill. Good luck.
   — Jacque V.

September 15, 2008
I had the same thing newly post-op, but it eventually cleared up by itself. Make sure to get your vitamins and enough fluid. Also brush your mouth and use a rinse.
   — gonnadoit

September 15, 2008
Your description sounds like thrush... you could have the begining of thrush or a very mild case---it doesn't always hurt. Talk to your doctor about tho.
   — mrsidknee

September 16, 2008
Take strong "liquid" vitamin / mineral supplement like VEMMA and check with doc. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com
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