Last night my tongue felt odd. The taste buds on the back of my tongue were large and my tongue was covered in a white film. I researched it last night then decided to email the surgeon. He's given me a swoosh and spit rinse. I never took antibiotics after surgery so I'm curious why I would get this.

It's not unusual after any surgery involving general anesthesia because of the microscopic damage done to your mouth, throat, etc. (plus you very likely got a huge dose of antibiotics via your IV line during surgery). Also it's apparently more common after surgery on the stomach because your gut flora gets disrupted. I know my surgeon puts all his patients on prophylactic Nystatin swish n swallow starting 10 days before surgery because thrush is so common post-wls.

Disclaimer - not a medical professional, just relaying what the bariatric nurse told me!

Interesting! Thanks!

Just got the same thing on tongue it's quite annoying

Just got the same thing on tongue it's quite annoying[/quote

I'm still using the swoosh and spit rinse 4 times a day. Feel better!