Question:
Anyone else have food cake on tongue?

I am 5 months pos op and down 90 lbs. I am doing great most of the time have never dumped on anything or gotten sick, the only thing I have a problem with and it sounds so minor but it gets on my nerves and that is food sticking or caking on my tongue. Yes I brush my teeth and tongue about 3 times a day.It does not matter what I eat it still does even beef jerky. anyone else had this problem and what is causing it I never had this problem before surgery..    — dave B. (posted on November 2, 2003)

November 2, 2003
Sounds like to me that you might need to see your dentist. There are several infections and diseases of the tongue that can come about. It's better than trying to keep scraping your tongue.
   — Michawn

November 2, 2003
If you don't have a dentist, you could at least visit your PCP - this may be some form of a yeast infection on the tongue and easily treated with antibiotics. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 2, 2003
I had a bout with this for the first few weeks after surgery. I recognized mine as yeast overgrowth because my husband has had the problem several times. I started eating plain yogurt (with active cultures) a couple of times per day for about a week and mine cleared right up. It might be the same thing but if you've never had the problem before, you might want to check with your PCP. I know it's a pretty gross thing to deal with. Good luck on finding the answer.
   —  SCbabe B.

November 2, 2003
Hi, you need to go see your regular PCP and get antibiotics for candidiasis, also known as thrush. It makes food appear to stick to your tongue. It easily treatable. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 2, 2003
hi well i tend to get a thick stuff on my tongue alot....she said if u have thick white patches on the side your cheek it probably yeast (thrush) but if not...its very common she said to have this if u are not drinking enough.
   — sweetdarling_ab