Sneezing

[Sandigirl 2]

Ok, so here is a question for everyone...i had my sleeve surgery done Nov.1, 2019. Ever since, not sure if it is weather related or not, but, since i have been eating foods after the surgery i sneeze, like between 3 to 5 times. I dont sneeze during any other part of the day, just after i eat. I have heard about getting the hiccups, but not sneezing. Any other sneezers out there?

[S@ssen@ch 745]

Runny nose or sneezing after you eat is very common in WLS patients. Our altered anatomy makes us subject to "Gustatory Rhinitis" or "Snatiation". When we get full, it triggers a reflex and makes us sneeze. Not everybody gets it, but I sure do! Plus, I don't even have to eat until "full", sometimes just a little snack will make me sneeze like 6 or 7 times in a row!

It was horrible when I worked in an office. I swear people thought I was typhoid mary. I work from home now, so it's just me and the dogs sneezing and snorting away. My family just kind of jokes about it saying, "one more, mom, just one more."

[JB1 37]

3 hours ago, Sandigirl said:

Ok, so here is a question for everyone...i had my sleeve surgery done Nov.1, 2019. Ever since, not sure if it is weather related or not, but, since i have been eating foods after the surgery i sneeze, like between 3 to 5 times. I dont sneeze during any other part of the day, just after i eat. I have heard about getting the hiccups, but not sneezing. Any other sneezers out there?

Hi! I was just sleeved 12/23, so not even a week out. So glad you asked this question as I was wondering too! I get a runny nose after I eat. It really starts after the first 2-3 tiny bites, I'm just on full liquids, so Protein Jello, cream Soups, but still. I thought it was weird as I'm lucky to never suffer runny nose unless I really have a cold. Does this resolve months later or just gonna be my sign I'm full?

[Brent701 438]

I sneeze 3/4 of the way through every meal. Its a good warning sign that I am getting full.

[Gsleeve2010 5]

I am ten years post GSleeve and I think my stomach has stretched but I get terrible sneezing fits and runny nose after a meal. Even with low fat and Portion Control, I still cannot judge it right. Some days it sits well, some days I lose my mind sneezing. Very worried about returning from my own business to a office worker. It's really full on. I think I will stick to Meal Replacement for lunch.< br /> Although I can still smash a steak like a caveman!

[CammyC 291]

I was sleeved on 3/3 and I have been sneezing more than usual. I’m going to be more conscious of it now to see if it’s happening around drinking Protein time. This is is so cool to know.

[Gsleeve2010 5]

Protein Shakes almost never give me discomfort, it's just a tough call when choosing it over a real meal. Breakfast on an empty stomach is the when my I'm the most sensitive. A little yogurt, cut fruit with a tiny bit of honey sets me up for the day.
Oddly enough I went to a "raw foods" restaurant. Where the food isn't cooked above 40c? I went in with zero expectations but I ate plenty with no gas, or discomfort. Generally the healthier the foods, the less trouble they give me.

But this is all after ten years post op and I still have to be very mindful.

Get to love boiled eggs as Snacks, low fat foods and simple food combinations.
A burrito, or any stacked sandwich with (fats) cheese, Beans (carbs), meat (protein), dairy dressing and spice... I might as well stick a shotgun on my mouth!

But I am no longer carrying around two suitcases (100lbs) with every step, which is a good thing.
But that's all the physical, the mental attachment to taste stimulation is a different ballgame. Don't replace it with booze.
Good luck.