Dry Mouth

[Reddrobin 24]

I am a weak post op. Drinking all my fluids no problem. However I am constantly thirsty. My mouth is always dry. Anyone else with this problem?

[BDM 3]

Week post op too had it June 25th. I get terrible dry mouth over night. I keep sugarless gum on hand. I sit or stand up and chew gum and it helps.

[is it just me 80]

Same here... I was told gum was bad for the sleeve so I have ice chips at all times

[Q2theT 17]

I'm a big fan of shaved ice also. But I had not heard the gum warnings; could you elaborate, please?

[mi75 1,235]

chewing gum brings a lot of air into the gut (same as using a straw) and can make for a painful experience. most surgeons advise against it, but like everything else bariatric, each surgeon is very different...

as far as the dry mouth, i would also say ice chips or SF popsicle!

Edited July 6, 2014 by mi75

[blondebomb 580]

I'm a big fan of shaved ice also. But I had not heard the gum warnings; could you elaborate, please?

I was also told NO GUM at least for another yr or longer maybe never bc of the air it brings. .an no straws never...both things I'll have tuff time not doin anymore

[Q2theT 17]

Thanks for the head's up! I was told to lay off straws of 3 - 6 months, and not to use any lidded cups with small openings (like the lids on most to-go hot drinks), but I don't think I was warned about gum. Funny - I actually stocked up on gum during the preop liquid diet phase because it really helped when I needed to chew. Oh well, I'll just have to give it away. Thanks again!

[Stephannie 300]

I chew gum and I drink out of straws and it doesn't seem to really having an affect. I'm always thirsty so I carry a water bottle and it increases my Water intake it's a win-win

[Q2theT 17]

I chew gum and I drink out of straws and it doesn't seem to really having an affect. I'm always thirsty so I carry a Water bottle and it increases my water intake it's a win-win

Stephanie, how far out are you from surgery? I was only told to stay away from straws and things for a few months directly post-op... The only lifetime restrictions that were encouraged were carbonation, caffeine, and fruit juices.