Thrush 11 Days Post OP

[swedishfish1020 59]

Last night my tongue felt odd. The taste buds on the back of my tongue were large and my tongue was covered in a white film. I researched it last night then decided to email the surgeon. He's given me a swoosh and spit rinse. I never took antibiotics after surgery so I'm curious why I would get this.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It's not unusual after any surgery involving general anesthesia because of the microscopic damage done to your mouth, throat, etc. (plus you very likely got a huge dose of antibiotics via your IV line during surgery). Also it's apparently more common after surgery on the stomach because your gut flora gets disrupted. I know my surgeon puts all his patients on prophylactic Nystatin swish n swallow starting 10 days before surgery because thrush is so common post-wls.

Disclaimer - not a medical professional, just relaying what the bariatric nurse told me!

[swedishfish1020 59]

Interesting! Thanks!

[terisis 14]

Just got the same thing on tongue it's quite annoying

[swedishfish1020 59]

Just got the same thing on tongue it's quite annoying[/quote

I'm still using the swoosh and spit rinse 4 times a day. Feel better!