Re: Weird white stuff on back of tongue normal post op???

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I remember my tongue being white also after surgery. My throat also

hurt as well at least for a few hours. However, I was given lemon

flavored glycerin sticks to moisten my mouth and the following day I

was given ice water to drink.

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> > >Kay:

> > >I had my pre op today, and funny thing is, Doc

> > >mentioned something about a lady who thought she had a

> > >growth on her tongue shortly after surgery. She was

> > >real worried about it. Turns out, after surgery they

> > >have you drink some stuff that is like a liquid glue.

> > >It binds to any raw or open skin. It's purpose is to

> > >help close the pouch and anastamosis...added insurance

> > >I guess. WEll, this lady must have had a small sore

> > >spot on her tongue and didn't know it. And the glue

> > >binded to it. If your spot is truly getting bigger, I

> > >guess this couldn't be it. Anyway, he said it would

> > >be there till the body replaced those skin cells the

> > >glue had binded to...a few months. Maybe that is it?

> > >If the white spot is sore, thoough, it could be

> > >thrush.

> > >Laurie

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