Throat issues

Tomorrow will be a week post-op. I'm still having problems with my throat, I am having trouble not choking on water and my voice is still hoarse and weak. Is this normal!?

You may have some damage from the tube they put down there to maintain your airway during surgery?? I would DEFINATELY consult with your surgeon or at the very least your GP about this!! Good luck with everything x

I am two week this Friday and I feel the same. I feel like there is something there and last night it kept me up. It's not a sore throat as in a cold feeling, It is driving me crazy!

Yes....same here.

When I had my TAH in October, I had trouble swallowing any protein for about 2 1/2 weeks. I just had my ureter repair surgery and am experiencing the same thing again. It's not a 'sore' throat, but an 'irritated, dry' throat.

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Originally Posted by shortiemetoo When I had my TAH in October, I had trouble swallowing any protein for about 2 1/2 weeks. I just had my ureter repair surgery and am experiencing the same thing again. It's not a 'sore' throat, but an 'irritated, dry' throat.

Yes....exactly. Scratchy and yucky. Still have moments of hoarseness. I thought reflux but now think it's the tubes.

I had LSH this morning and my dry, scratchy sore throat is making me cough and is more irritating than my small abdominal incisions. I was told it would only last 2-3 days. I sure hope so !

You could try gargling with salt water.

I had the same issue after surgery too. Try using some throat lozenges. They helped me a lot.

I too had this from the intubation, my anaesthetist said that I was a difficult intubation and I suspect the metal laryngoscope scratched the sides of my throat. I found gargling with warm salty water eased the pain. Merry Christmas to everyone.