Coughing

[augustkiwi 18]

So I have had this irritating dry cough since the 2nd day after surgery and it's pissing me off!!! It hurts to cough obviously as I am only 4 days post op.. it's not producing any phlegm or mucus so idk.anyone else had this problem

[StormWarning 194]

Sometimes people get a slight cough after surgery from being intubated. Coughing when needed is a good thing, it strengthens the lungs back up.. Kinda like using a spirometer. Holding a small pillow to your stomach while coughing will greatly ease some of the discomfort.

Hope you feel better soon and congrats on your sleeve.

[Lissa_S 787]

Nothing much to offer unfortunately but congratulations on getting your surgery. I look forward to hearing about all your successes

[ChristineeeNYC 5]

I had the irritated throat post op, but probably since 10 days out, I've had this annoying dry cough, like something is caught in my throat. All day long. Little annoying doggy like coughs. And night too.

Last night I took some NyQuil at 3am because I just needed to F-ing sleep. And I did hank God. I also made sure NyQuil didn't have NSAIDs, and it doesn't. Today my doctor said its ok to take robitussin and NyQuil. So I will be stocking up.

Did your cough ever go away? I'm starting to get worried that this could be a lifelong side effect of surgery. Yeah I get dramatic like that.

[augustkiwi 18]

I had the irritated throat post op' date=' but probably since 10 days out, I've had this annoying dry cough, like something is caught in my throat. All day long. Little annoying doggy like coughs. And night too.

Last night I took some NyQuil at 3am because I just needed to F-ing sleep. And I did hank God. I also made sure NyQuil didn't have NSAIDs, and it doesn't. Today my doctor said its ok to take robitussin and NyQuil. So I will be stocking up.

Did your cough ever go away? I'm starting to get worried that this could be a lifelong side effect of surgery. Yeah I get dramatic like that.[/quote']

I seriously thought I would have the cough for ever too lol but No it went away probably a few weeks later. I think total it lasted for about 3-4 weeks at the most. It was very irritating to say the least