noworries_365 1 Posted May 23, 2016 Hi everyone I am 5 days post-op and I have to the worse dry mouth and struggling with hydration. Can anyone give me any suggestions/tips on how to at least get the minimum Water intake to help alleviate the dry mouth and chap lips? Thanks so very much Kellie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted May 23, 2016 sugar free popsicles, ice chips, decaffeinated tea, flavored water...just keep sipping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noworries_365 1 Posted May 23, 2016 Thank you so very much!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel2015 262 Posted May 23, 2016 I'd also suggest Boitene. I used their mouthwash and toothpaste for 6 months, at the suggestion of my dentist. I had a 6 month check up days after my bypass and it made a world of difference. I never struggled getting in the fluids but my mouth was dry regardless of how much I drank. The dentist said it would bridge the gap until my body adjusted. Dry mouth can head to lots of dental issues if it persists too long. Hope this helps, Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noworries_365 1 Posted May 23, 2016 I will try the toothpaste because my toothpaste makes my mouth even more dry. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel2015 262 Posted May 23, 2016 Mouthwash is also good. Use the toothpaste and the mouthwash as a combo, especially at night. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CINNAMON 2015 43 Posted May 23, 2016 I agree with the others, but don't buy mouthwash with alcohol in it. There is also a drink called Isopure ready to drink, they have all different flavors and a 20 oz bottle has 40gms of Protein, my favorite is blue raspberry, everybody else's too cause its on back order at Lucky Vitamin, but you can also get it at Amazon but theirs cost a little more. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aelovelady 243 Posted May 24, 2016 You can try biotine, it should help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amysmara 16 Posted May 24, 2016 Im 5 days pos too.. I'm having trouble with smells:/ so it's making me not want to drink anything. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aliel84 16 Posted May 24, 2016 I'm 10 days post op and am not able to drink enough fluids.....I have really really bad breath...how can I get rid of this?? Sent from my SM-G928C using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noworries_365 1 Posted May 24, 2016 The recommendation for the Biotein worked really well. It also got rid of my bad breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel2015 262 Posted May 24, 2016 Yay! I'm it was a helpful suggestion. :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel2015 262 Posted May 25, 2016 Oops....happy* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applejenn 173 Posted May 25, 2016 Im 5 days pos too.. I'm having trouble with smells:/ so it's making me not want to drink anything. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm 6 days and I'm the same way. Smells are terrible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amysmara 16 Posted May 25, 2016 Idk what to do about it:/ everything smells horrible:/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
