Distended/Stretched Uvula

Nat0526 · November 20, 2008

Hello all,

I had my surgery on Tuesday, November 18th :thumbup: and everything is going well for the most part. I had a slight hernia that was repaired during my operation and I'm happy that it was resolved since I was unaware of it.

I have a question for everyone. The breathing tube stretched/distended my uvula in my throat and now it is loose in my throat and causing me issues with talking and getting my fluids down. It's also in the way of getting any flym (sp?) up out of my throat since it comes up when I try to pull things up thru my throat.

Has anyone else experienced this and if so, how long did it take for it to get better? My doc said it should have gotten better approx 24hrs post-op, but it's not.

Thanks,

Nat

HeatherO · November 20, 2008

Other than warm or cold fluids, there is not much you can really do about it other than give it time. It should be fine in a couple of days.

Nat0526 · November 20, 2008

Thanks for the reply Heather.

I'll give it some time and pray that it resolves itself because it is really driving me insane!!!

Nat

egh909 · September 1, 2009

Hello! I know you made this post last year, but just wondering how your uvula is doing? I had my surgery a couple of days ago and I've noticed the same thing with my uvula, like it's catching on the back of my tongue. It's not painful, just uncomfortable when swallowing and when talking like you describe. Hope yours got better!