I am 4 days out from VSG, and I have like a little tickle that makes me cough occasionally throughout the day. Laying flat last night made it a little more persistent. Not hacking or phlegmy or anything. Any ideas?

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It's possible it's irritation from the tube placed down your throat during the operation. Definitely ask your surgeon, especially if it doesn't clear up soon but I always get this when I have surgery. It's usually gone within a week.

Edit to add: did they give you an incentive spirometer (plastic tool that you blow into, to exercise your lungs). If so, make sure you use it, it always helps my breathing to get better, sooner.

Edited February 16, 20215 yr by Jaelzion

I had it for about a week. I attributed it to the tube during surgery. Hurt like hell to cough though.