kristinehaigh 9 Posted August 3, 2016 Does anyone else get a runny nose when eating? I had surgery July 8th 2016 and I have noticed that everytime I eat, my nose starts running. Kind of strange Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted August 3, 2016 It's because your vagus nerve is being irritated. It runs along the top of your stomach, and for many people it gets super-sensitive after surgery. The vagus nerve controls all sorts of autonomous reactions in the upper body, like hiccups, sneezing, and getting a runny nose. Many people find that if they eat less, they don't get that reaction, as not as much food is pressing against the nerve and irritating it. This sort of thing tends to go away as time passes from surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Lexie* 1,486 Posted August 3, 2016 @@Bufflehead Thank you for this explanation. I have heard that your nose may run when you get full and that happens to me but I never knew why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowBMISleever 381 Posted August 3, 2016 I'm experiencing the same thing. How interesting!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristinehaigh 9 Posted August 3, 2016 It's because your vagus nerve is being irritated. It runs along the top of your stomach, and for many people it gets super-sensitive after surgery. The vagus nerve controls all sorts of autonomous reactions in the upper body, like hiccups, sneezing, and getting a runny nose. Many people find that if they eat less, they don't get that reaction, as not as much food is pressing against the nerve and irritating it. This sort of thing tends to go away as time passes from surgery.I don't feel so crazy now! Thanks for the explanation Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seejanelose 4 Posted August 3, 2016 I had my surgery on 4/27. I get a runny nose when I am full- I know this because in the beginning I would ignore the runny nose, eat too much and get sick- I now use it as a barameter to stop eating at that sitting. It has been a help and people think I am crazy but I have embraced my runny nose as a sign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellasmommy99 48 Posted August 28, 2016 Me too. I get a runny nose after eating sometimes. It is so strange. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
