Hydration/Dry Mouth

[noworries_365 1]

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

[KristenLe 5,979]

sugar free popsicles, ice chips, decaffeinated tea, flavored water...just keep sipping!

[noworries_365 1]

Thank you so very much!!!

[Daniel2015 262]

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

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[noworries_365 1]

I will try the toothpaste because my toothpaste makes my mouth even more dry.

Thanks

[Daniel2015 262]

Mouthwash is also good. Use the toothpaste and the mouthwash as a combo, especially at night.

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[CINNAMON 2015 43]

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!

[aelovelady 243]

You can try biotine, it should help.

[amysmara 16]

Im 5 days pos too.. I'm having trouble with smells:/ so it's making me not want to drink anything.

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[Aliel84 16]

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??

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[noworries_365 1]

The recommendation for the Biotein worked really well. It also got rid of my bad breath.

[Daniel2015 262]

Yay! I'm it was a helpful suggestion. :-)

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[Daniel2015 262]

Oops....happy*

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[applejenn 173]

Im 5 days pos too.. I'm having trouble with smells:/ so it's making me not want to drink anything.

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I'm 6 days and I'm the same way. Smells are terrible.

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[amysmara 16]

Idk what to do about it:/ everything smells horrible:/

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