Itchy Throat & Coughing. HELP! (4 days post-op)

[Sleeved_G 48]

I have had a terribly dry throat since the surgery, which leaves a tickle in my throat, and the coughing is AWFUL!

I had an upper scope done 4 days before my sleeve surgery and my throat was already irritated from the tube going down my throat during that procedure. Having a tube back in my mouth during my WLS surgery didn't help either.

Has anyone had an itchy throat with major pain from coughing? It feels like my big incision is ripping open every time I barely cough. I've been going away from the fruit flavored Protein drinks for now bc they irritate my throat. When does the pain from the incisions go away?

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[janarrt 92]

Hi Dear,

I was sleeved on 1/20 and had the same symptoms. I called the surgeon's office and they advised me to take Tylenol cold. I have been taking it for day now... it will get better... just get a pillow and splint your belly...it will feel better. Hope it helps!

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[Misty Barnhart 29]

Not sure when it goes away. Im going through the exact same thing. I had my surgery on the 24th.

Misty

[Toni Ha 16]

Ditto ladies.. I was sleeved on the 4th. The cough is the worst at night.. but feels like you have a hair tickling the back of your throat. I have been sipping on NyQuil just a tiny sip. Sometimes seems to help with the cough, & helps me get a good rest.. sometimes not.. Very irritating.. no pain though.. Thank you Jesus !

So nice to know there are others out there with the same issues.

take care of you..!!

Toniha

[Sleeved_G 48]

I bought some sugar free throats

pray and that has done wonders! I also bought sugar free lozenges that help. I'm trying to stay away from the lozenges too much but the throat spray for sure works! So glad to hear this is normal and I'm not the only one!

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