Waking up from sleep coughing like I'm drowning.

[shannondvd 5]

Hi I am 6 days post surgery. Surgery date 2/14/20. I wake up lots of Fluid in throat coughing like I'm drowning. Any thoughts?

[breavsg 90]

Definitely call your doctor you may have developed Fluid in your lungs

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[shannondvd 5]

Thanks very much, I told my Dr yesterday 2/19 and he said it is probably Fluid it my stomach and that is normal. I will let him know your suggestion.

[breavsg 90]

Thanks very much, I told my Dr yesterday 2/19 and he said it is probably Fluid it my stomach and that is normal. I will let him know your suggestion.

Ok, he's probably right, I'm not a Doctor lol I hope you feel better soon!

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[JRT Mom 919]

Sounds like gastroesophageal reflux from your sleeve. Try not to eat or drink close to bedtime, maybe raise the head of your bed or sleep on a couple of extra pillows. Hopefully after the swelling in your stomach goes down the Fluid will stay where it's supposed to be!

[Tracyringo 503]

6 hours ago, JRT Mom said:

Sounds like gastroesophageal reflux from your sleeve. Try not to eat or drink close to bedtime, maybe raise the head of your bed or sleep on a couple of extra pillows. Hopefully after the swelling in your stomach goes down the Fluid will stay where it's supposed to be!

I agree, I coughed like crazy after surgery and kept the lady awake all night that was in the room with me. I have Gerd and that is when it started. Good luck

[shannondvd 5]

Hi Tracyringo, thanks. Each night seems to be a little bit better. I never heard of GERD and looked it up. I never had acid re flux or anything like that until after my surgery. I take Prilosec daily in the morning and last night I also took one before bed. Still woke up coughing but I slept longer before it started. It is painful and pretty scary. I don't eat or drink anything after 6. Bless you and congrats on your journey.

[shannondvd 5]

Thanks JRT Mom great advise. I will try that also. Congrats on your journey and Blessings

[Bettye B 2]

To all of you I hope and wish all of you a successful and enjoyable journey.

[Tracyringo 503]

On 2/21/2020 at 8:02 AM, shannondvd said:

Hi Tracyringo, thanks. Each night seems to be a little bit better. I never heard of GERD and looked it up. I never had acid re flux or anything like that until after my surgery. I take Prilosec daily in the morning and last night I also took one before bed. Still woke up coughing but I slept longer before it started. It is painful and pretty scary. I don't eat or drink anything after 6. Bless you and congrats on your journey.

It was my 3rd PPI that took care of it. Have you talked to your Dr. about trying a better PPI ?

[hmills653 365]

Sounds like reflux. Are you on an acid reducer?