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I am 5 days post-op, doing great with no complications whatsoever thus far.

I have noticed one strange thing since my surgery. Almost every time I brush my teeth I become very nauseated, sometimes gag, and have to "concentrate" so not to throw up. I have never, ever had this problem.

Has anyone ever experienced this? Is it all in my head? So weird!

So not pleasant:0

Thanks!

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Well, hopefully it's temporary;) Tomorrow is a new day! Thank you!

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I had a similar experience. Not neccesarily with tooth paste. After my surgery I could not stomach the taste of ANYTHING ! Protein Shakes, which I have actually loved my whole life, were unbearable. Jello was awful. I couldn't stand the taste of anything. No matter what flavor. I am happy to say that it did go away. It lasted about a week with me.

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you on pain meds? the bru.sh is probably triggering your gag reflex maybe due to the tube they put down your thoat durning surgery just a thought. Try brush with your finger with paste on it and see if it is the same, as a test. might need to get a childs tooth brush

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I did have this also after my surgery. I chalked it up to swelling .

Didn't last too long.

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3 days post-op no issue with that but even when I brush at bedtime i wake up with really nasty taste in my yapper! like I'd been licking dogs rear end overnite!! lol :( Whats up witb that? Never had that issue before!!

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3 days post-op no issue with that but even when I brush at bedtime i wake up with really nasty taste in my yapper! like I'd been licking dogs rear end overnite!! lol :( Whats up witb that? Never had that issue before!!

The bacteria in your digestive tract have been affected by the surgery and your modified diet so the chemical by products they produce aren't what you're used to. I'd suggest making sure you're getting enough Water and try using your mouthwash a little longer (to reduce the bacteria in and near your mouth not to cover the smell). As your stomach heals and your diet changes it should improve.

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I have the opposite reaction: I brush my teeth more now. I just started on puréed food and I can't stand to feel food remnants in my mouth.

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Thanks for the input everyone! No problems brushing this morning! Finally!

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