Had a sleeve 5 weeks ago, since then every night I wake up with an incredibly dry mouth/tongue. So bad to the point that it's really uncomfortable and I think is disrupting my sleep. I'm talking my tongue is bone dry and almost scaly/crusty to the touch when I get up.

Is this relatively common, anyone have any fricken idea what it could be?

Wow. I don't think that is normal. I think it sounds like you're dehydrated and a mouth breather/snorer. If it were me, I'd make sure I was getting my fluids in--minimum of 64oz a day, but hopefully more! I'd make sure to drink before bedtime to hydrate as well. I'd tend to elevate the head of my bed (but I sleep in a recliner anyway)...

This dry mouth could be a sign that your body has entered ketosis. Ketosis often causes increased urination. This diuretic effect is due in part to your glycogen stores being emptied. Also known as “water weight,” one gram of glycogen necessitates around 3 to 4 grams of water in storage. This mass exodus of surplus fluids (aka pee) can cause dry mouth, and increased sensations of thirst.

To help alleviate dry mouth, drink plenty of fluids. Also there is a mouthwash called Biotene that will help alleviate the condition. I experienced dry mouth after surgery and it helped with this condition.

3 minutes ago, James Marusek said:

This dry mouth could be a sign that your body has entered ketosis. Ketosis often causes increased urination. This diuretic effect is due in part to your glycogen stores being emptied. Also known as “water weight,” one gram of glycogen necessitates around 3 to 4 grams of Water in storage. This mass exodus of surplus fluids (aka pee) can cause dry mouth, and increased sensations of thirst.

To help alleviate dry mouth, drink plenty of fluids. Also there is a mouthwash called Biotene that will help alleviate the condition. I experienced dry mouth after surgery and it helped with this condition.

Totally didn't even think about this. I'm definitely in ketosis (unintentionally) as my carbohydrate intake has been non existent and I'm definitely urinating frequently.

I heard biotene can cause some gi issues as it's a powerful laxative. Any truth to that?

31 minutes ago, Mhy12784 said:

I heard biotene can cause some gi issues as it's a powerful laxative. Any truth to that?

I used it without problems. After all I was only rinsing my mouth out with the mouthwash and not drinking it.

I've had no problem with dry mouth since the first day after surgery. Be careful of maintaining good hydration.

Def Biotene. And I keep a water bottle on my nightstand and sip a few times during the night. Brush your tongue before bed as well.

I had this issue for the first few months after surgery. I drank a lot of water and ate popsicles especially during the middle of the night. It went away after about 4 months

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So I just ran out and bought some biotene and noticed it says "may cause staining" under warnings. Presumably this means your teeth?

I keep water with me constantly and it helps tremendously

I haven't had the dry mouth since the first night of surgery either. I had bought a Biotene spray which helped and only needed it a few times but it did help...

This is interesting, I had a revision from lap band to RNY on December 6, 2017 and I am waking up the same way. I hadn’t thought nothing about it. [emoji102]

On ‎12‎/‎16‎/‎2017 at 10:55 AM, James Marusek said:

This dry mouth could be a sign that your body has entered ketosis. Ketosis often causes increased urination. This diuretic effect is due in part to your glycogen stores being emptied. Also known as “water weight,” one gram of glycogen necessitates around 3 to 4 grams of Water in storage. This mass exodus of surplus fluids (aka pee) can cause dry mouth, and increased sensations of thirst.

To help alleviate dry mouth, drink plenty of fluids. Also there is a mouthwash called Biotene that will help alleviate the condition. I experienced dry mouth after surgery and it helped with this condition.

Would you recommend the spray or the mouth rinse for the hospital stay?

21 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Would you recommend the spray or the mouth rinse for the hospital stay?

I didn't even know they had a spray. I just rinsed my mouth out with the mouth wash.

1 hour ago, James Marusek said:

I didn't even know they had a spray. I just rinsed my mouth out with the mouth wash.

Yes, they have a spray. The spray, you technically swallow remnants. I wonder if that would bother your pouch (in be beginning) From what I've heard, you will really want something for the hospital stay.

24 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Yes, they have a spray. The spray, you technically swallow remnants. I wonder if that would bother your pouch (in be beginning) From what I've heard, you will really want something for the hospital stay.

I don't remember dry mouth being a problem when I was in the hospital. Perhaps it was because I was sucking on ice chips.