Myonlybattle 65 Posted September 8, 2014 This is a weird one but I'm throwing it out there . . . I was sleeved 5 days ago and from the moment I left the recovery room I've had a recurring runny nose. I wouldn't say it's constant, but definitely is there the majority of my day. I'm have never been one to carry tissues around - but now, I seem to need them all day long. Is this normal? Temporary? Anyone else have this quirky little side effect? TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tammylb 174 Posted September 8, 2014 I get a runny noise every time I'm full!! It's weird I don't why there is a connection but it is ! I was sleeved in April and have read where others have the same side effect . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terilynne1966 12 Posted September 8, 2014 Same here, it's an odd side affect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myonlybattle 65 Posted September 9, 2014 Wow, thanks guys. I've been paying attention ever since I saw your replies and I think that is it! It doesn't run at night but from the moment I start taking in all the dreaded liquid/protein shakes in the morning it starts up. Yesterday I took my son to his Tae Kwon Do class and forgot my Water and that was the only time it didn't run. This could be a good thing maybe? I'd love to have a signal of when to stop eating in the future, that's one of my biggest worries is that I won't know when to stop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 9, 2014 Yup. Runny nose when I'm full. Some people hiccup, some sneeze, many have a runny nose. Try a sip or two less than normal (it's a very good idea to measure everything until you can eyeball your capacity) to prevent the nose running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayscott74 99 Posted September 9, 2014 Yep I agree I never had a running nose now I know when to stop eating when I feel my nose starting to run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 9, 2014 It's because of irritation to/pressure on your vagus nerve, which controls involuntary reactions in the upper half of the body like a runny nose or hiccups. It runs along the top of the stomach, and with a new tiny stomach, anything going into it can set off the vagus nerve. Also, sometimes it just gets irritated/inflamed due to all the swelling and trauma to the stomach due to surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites