I'm 4 days out since my sleeve. I woke up this morning and my tongue was coated in this disgusting white film! Is this normal?

Also, i wasn't told about Protein in the first week post op! Am I suppose to be drinking protein? I have the Isopure clear Protein drinks and they are disgusting but I hold my nose and take a few sips!

I keep telling myself it'll get better!

You might not be getting enough water. I'm not sleeved yet but when I get dehydrated mine turns white.

It could dehydration or thrush ( yeast / candida) . Thrush is common after antibiotics or steroid usage. Since you are 4 days post op, this is possible. Dehydration is also possible but you would probably have other symptoms such as concentrated urine or poor skin turgor. Normally candida can be helped by yogurt or acidophilus capsules. At 4 days out , you need MD assistance for medical instructions.

PS it will get better, promise!

Edited June 29, 201412 yr by JanetPRN

It could dehydration or thrush ( yeast / candida) . Thrush is common after antibiotics or steroid usage. Since you are 4 days post op, this is possible. Dehydration is also possible but you would probably have other symptoms such as concentrated urine or poor skin turgor. Normally candida can be helped by yogurt or acidophilus capsules. At 4 days out , you need MD assistance for medical instructions.

PS it will get better, promise!

I am going to call my dr this morning and see what he says. Thanks for the post! It's helpful to have people to talk with who've been there, done that!

Hello. I had that same white film on my tongue. I chalked it up to isopure! When I switched it went away. Where I had my surgery (kaiser nor cal) they are very clear that we need 70-80 grams of protein per day from day 1. Have you seen a nutritionist? The reason is we aren't eating any protein and our bodies are losing weight at such a high rate we need protein to keep our muscles from deteriorating.

It is thrush which is common because they pump you up if antibiotics. I got it too

I had thrush too. Developed about day 4/5. I had the sore throat and horrible tongue. I did yogurt as soon as I could but I had to get a prescription for nystatin swish and swallow. It lasted a good while. I did probiotics about week 3 or 4. It WILL go away but it's a giant PIA. Good luck.

Thank god it's almost all gone! The only thing I'm worrying about is I keep reading everyone is having Protein. I was not told about this. I tried to drink Isopure but it so disgusting. What other protein are you guys having only days after surgery??

I'm glad that it's better!!! There is Protein in the Isopure drinks (I am doing those too, nasty, I add diluted diet cranberry juice to mine and sip what I can) and I'm also on Almond milk which has protein in it too. I am taking Unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk and I bought some sugar free Nesquik to add to it today to pretend i'm having a chocolate milk, lol. I will let ya know how it is. Just a heads up, I googled "Jessica Marie" on you tube, she had gastric bypass a while ago and chronicled her entire journey from day 4 post op to a year after. She was truly encouraging to me and was the one who told me about the Nesquik trick.

I had the Roux en Y gastric bypass, not the sleeve, and can only have 4 oz of whatever liquid four times a day. At least one of which is a Protein Drink like the Isopure. I also have Syntrax nectar "Roadside Lemonade" Protein powder and I'm gonna add that to my crystal light lemonade for that protein punch. I have a few different things so I don't get bored doing the same thing all the time, as it's hard enough being on liquids only. It would be worse to be on the same damn liquid every meal, lol.

I also have sugar free Lime Jello that I try to throw in the mix just so I don't have to drink everything each meal. I'm looking forward to day 10 when I can have a little more variety. Keep up the good work Pals, you're doing great!!!!

Love,

Kel

Not every doctor has you doing protein from day one, so you might want to check. My dr and nutritionist say no protein drinks for the first week. I was worried I'd get hungry but I didn't at all. All I had week one was water and jello.

My Dr. said nothing but sugar free Jello, 3 parts Water to 1 part Light apple juice and broth. I tried the white grape juice also but I don't know if it's me but it has a chemical smell and taste. So gross. Today I ordered some Protein powder from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. A lot of people are saying it's not too bad. This way I'll have it when I can start my protein.

Kellie, that almond milk chocolate drink sounds good. I'll have to try it. I've been checking out sleevers on You Tube and found a few. I'll have to check out the one you're talking about also.

Thrush. Listerine works

They never told me about any Proteins as well, my first 15 days I was only with sugar free drinks and broths. I went to a nutricionist and she gave me this milk called Glucerna which reduced my white tongue, it was do to dehydration. I was not drinking Water at all and left too much time in between my ounces of liquids. You should be taking little sips of water every 10/15 mins. Therefore you are always hydrated. I'll attached the diet my nutritionist gave me so I could rehydrate again.

HOPE THIS HELPS its in spanish if you have any questions feel free to ask!

Premier protein is a good one. It's not chalky at all. They sell it at Costco.

Thanks everyone.

Rinse with mouthwash sounds like thrush