throat

gortita · October 10, 2011

I am not even closed to have surgery done, I been doing my research, and every time I think or try to do my plans, it comes to my mind a scary feeling about my throat after surgery, I am so panic when I can't swalow, I will like to know if they put tubes in your mouth for oxigen or breathing during surgery, and if they do how was your throat after you woke up.....

Buckeye Girl · October 10, 2011

I didn't have any tubes or anything and when I woke up I had no difficulty breathing, nor did I have a dried out sensation. I only felt groggy, no problems at all waking up. Good Luck to You!

Weightloss Bliss · October 10, 2011

They put a tube down my throat for surgery just because I had a bit of sleep apnea... My throat was sore afterwards but only lasted a day or so.. You will still be able to swallow... I was nervous about my surgery too . But it's so worth it!! BEST OF LUCK, you will do great

ravenjeh · October 10, 2011

I was intubated during surgery, but when I woke up my throat didn't hurt at all. For a few days afterwards it was a little scratchy, but nothing worse than normal seasonal allergies. HTH

KellyL · October 10, 2011

I have no memory of them doing this to me when I had surgery. If they did it, it was removed before I woke up and I didn't even feel any soreness or scratchiness in my throat whatsoever.

DoOver · October 10, 2011

Out like a light, I didn't remember a thing. And that's not always been the case for me. I remember moving to the OR table and then waking up in my room. Not going to lie, my throat was wicked sore. But it wasn't swollen at all, just raw. I was able to sip Water and warm tea right away and it was very soothing. I am very similar to you. This was a worry of mine but in spite of how sore my throat was, it was not a big issue and I didn't have any moments of extreme panic or concern and was always able to breath with no issues.

Thomas CPA · October 10, 2011

I have or had sleep apnea, no problem, no tubes. Woke up surgery just groggy from being knocked out and they used a little more than normal on me as I tend to wake up during surgery.

Talk to your surgeon to relief yourself of fears. The anesthetist should come in to talk to you before surgery and the surgical team will monitor you. After surgery you will be on an IV and only thing you will have is Water, broth, and Jello. Nothing hard to swallow.