Hey there!

I am about 6 months post op now and have been struggling lately with a sensation of not being able to take a full breath and feeling like I need to dry heave - mostly after I eat no matter what it is and sometimes at random with no food. For example, I just had about four bites of salad and feel shortness of breath and like my throat/esophagus feels "tingly" and makes me feel like I want to gag but not throw up. There's no nausea either - it's simply the sensation that makes me want to gag, almost like needing to sneeze. The need to gag is particularly strong in the morning before I've had any liquids or food too.

At first I thought it was allergies because I have chronic allergy and sinus problems but I got on decongestants and steroid nasal spray and still have the issue. Vapor rub helps me feel like I'm breathing better but still seems odd. I've never had issues with breathing so I am concerned.

I've done some research and see that it could be anything from allergies to a post op hiatal hernia. Has anyone experienced this and if so, what was it for you and how do you fix it? It's not dumping or caused by eating the wrong foods I think. It simply happens at random but tends to be worse after I eat some food or in the morning before I have anything.

Thanks!

I would be most concerned about shortness of breath and is something I would get in to see a doctor about as soon as I could.

Good luck,

Tek

I agree. Contact your surgeon. This is unusual & needs to be investigated, especially the shortness of breath, to find the cause.

All the best.