Hi everyone. I am 3 days post op from gastric bypass and oh my god... my throat is killing me. I was just released from the hoapital about 6 hours ago. As if the pain from the actual surgery isn't enough (I'm one of the unlucky ones who has had the misfortune of being dealt massive amounts of pain from this) anyways, long story short.. why on earth is my throat soooo raw and sore? Is it because I'm dehydrated and my mouth has been super dry? Could it possibly be from the tube they use while under anesthesia? Anyone have any tips to make it feel a bit better faster?

Most likely from the breathing tube during surgery. Mine was horrible. And if they kept you on oxygen during your stay it makes it worse. My surgery was Monday and my throat is finally starting to feel better. Eat ice chips and sugar free popsicles.

Most likely from the breathing tube during surgery. Mine was horrible. And if they kept you on oxygen during your stay it makes it worse. My surgery was Monday and my throat is finally starting to feel better. Eat ice chips and sugar free popsicles.

yep that must be it then. And I too was kept on oxygen the entire stay. I'll try the ice chips and sugar free Popsicles! Thank you!!

Yes; from being intubated. They also put an endoscope down to stomach during most of the RNY. Salt Water gargle will taste yuky, but help with the inflammation causing the pain. (AND the O2 is a drying factor).

Call your doctor. You may have thrush. This is common after surgery. There is a rinse they can prescribe that will help with this. You don't want this to get too bad.

Update: it was in fact thrush as the person above me stated! I was prescribed some nystatin oral medication that I have to swish around and gargle once a day and it helped immensely

So happy you are doing better!

My throat was sore too for days after the surgery. I was only in hospital about 24 hours total. But my throat felt like it used to when I had swollen tonsils.and was sick. it took about 4 days for it to go away. I'm glad to hear you feel better!