Hoarseness

[JaxBandster 11]

I was banded on 2/7/08. Have had absolutely no complications, surgery and recovery have been a breeze.

However, today I am suddenly getting hoarse. I am presuming that this is from the tube they use on you during surgery but I expected to feel after effects from that sooner after surgery rather than three days afterward. I have no soreness and my throat feels completely normal otherwise.

Anyone experienced this?

[Jachut 487]

I've always gotten a sore throat a day or two after surgery - 3 days maybe. And if its not that, you're probably getting a cold or something. Its unlikely to be a complication, I wouldnt worry too much about it if you dont feel feverish or sick.

[slbindc 0]

Hi JaxBandster,

Congrats on your surgery - glad to read that you're doing well!

As for the hoarseness, I think you're right about the breathing tube. I've not had hoarseness with this surgery, but back in September I had surgery involving a breathing tube, and I was hoarse for a couple of weeks. I asked the doctor about it, and he said it was due to the tube and that it would resolve. But, it is strange that it's just starting several days post surgery -maybe worth a call to the surgeon's office just in case.

Best of luck with your post-op diet....I'm starting week 2 of mine tomorrow.

-Susanne