Dry mouth and foamies! Help

cjkoepp
on 4/4/11 12:42 am - NC
I am starting on my 6th week post op and i get a severe dry mouth constantly and white foamy saliva all the time and it makes me sick. has anyone else had this? If so, is this normal ? What causes it and how can i get rid of it???
(deactivated member)
on 4/4/11 1:07 am - SC
I don't know anything about the foamies, but I have horrible dry mouth.  The only thing that helps is Oasis dry mouth spray.  It helps keep my mouth moist.  Are you getting in enough water?  Any meds that might cause dry mouth?  

I hope someone else can give you a better answer.
cjkoepp
on 4/4/11 1:23 am - NC
I will have to try the mouth spray. I can drink a little water and before i set the bottle down my mouth is dry again.  not on any meds right now. Thanks for your input. :)
soldierzgirl36
on 4/4/11 1:54 am - WA
I have the same problem. Dry mouth very bad. Just another problem I seem to have since the surgery. When u r a buzy person with alot going on in your life, all these things to remember and know and keep log of is taking tooo much of my brain space!!!!!!!! UGH Im just taking things day by day.



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JENNI-8yrsPostOP
on 4/4/11 3:48 am
Are you dehydrated? Most dry mouth is related to hydration and the foamies could be related to
eating when you don't have enough water in you. Most nausea is dehydration related. Check with your doc.
Jen 9 yrs post op
Bootssie
on 4/4/11 3:53 am - CA
RNY on 12/17/10 with
I find that when I start having the dry mouth problem, it's because I have not been drinking enough. It's your body telling you that you are already dehydrated. As far as the foamies, that usually happens after eating too much or too fast. Is it happening right after you eat? If so, slow down, measure your portions and chew, chew, chew.
 
      
cjkoepp
on 4/4/11 4:35 am - NC
Thank you all! I will try all of the recommendations! It is horrible.
qcshannonleigh
on 4/4/11 11:46 am - Charlotte, NC
I have always been told that Foamies come from eating too fast or not chewing well enough or eating too much.  I had them for that long when first out and was getting used to it....
        
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