(Sorry If This Is Gross, But) I'm Getting Insane "slime" In My Mouth. Post Op 36 Hours...

[jen043454 10]

Im nearly 36 hours post op, and have a few questions...

I'm geting this insane "slime" in my mouth. Not to much a phlem, but an over all nastyness that I have to spit up or clear out of my throat. Is this normal? Thought or suggestions?

I can NOT stay awake. I'm assuming it's the pain meds they have me on (hydros), but am worried about laying in one position too long. Will sleeping so much mess anything up?

Also - I'm having a VERY hard time drinking enough fluids. The pain and sleepyness just kills any desire to drink. The only thing I want to do is brush my teeth, shower and sleep!

Yesterday, I had 64 oz of Fluid. Today, I'm probably hovering around 24...

Thanks for any suggestions!

[hopeo71 22]

Did you receive an incentive spirometer? That is a device that is used after surgery to " excerise" your lungs. I too was very gird and slept a lot the days after surgery. You sure got more fluids down than I did. Maybe the "slime" is more of phlegm. Try doing some coughing, that should bring up anything.

[Tamg 29]

Im nearly 36 hours post op' date=' and have a few questions...

I'm geting this insane "slime" in my mouth. Not to much a phlem, but an over all nastyness that I have to spit up or clear out of my throat. Is this normal? Thought or suggestions?

I can NOT stay awake. I'm assuming it's the pain meds they have me on (hydros), but am worried about laying in one position too long. Will sleeping so much mess anything up?

Also - I'm having a VERY hard time drinking enough fluids. The pain and sleepyness just kills any desire to drink. The only thing I want to do is brush my teeth, shower and sleep!

Yesterday, I had 64 oz of Fluid. Today, I'm probably hovering around 24...

Thanks for any suggestions![/quote']

I have been going through the same as you. My gas pains seem to be worse today. I've been very sleepy myself and having a hard time getting fluids in as well.

[kbliss78 123]

I am day five and got sick today due to my dehydration. I had to not take pain mess and stay awake just to force Fluid. I think it will get better for us in a day or two!

[Skyvic 226]

Did they put something in your band at surgery? They had me unfilled web band was put in for one month and slowly filled it. I'm concerned that you are all ready sliming. Please call your doctor. Look for Liquid Protein and maybe check out those coconut waters that have hydrating stuff with potassium. You don't want to get dehydrated...please be careful.