I was wondering if anyone knows if we can have throat lozenges I was banded yesterday and my throat hurts when I swallow...

I was wondering if anyone knows if we can have throat lozenges I was banded yesterday and my throat hurts when I swallow...

Your throat is sore because of the breathing tube they put in while you were under anesthesia. I should go away in a day or so. I have never heard that question asked. It's a good one. I think that maybe it is best to not use a lozenge since it might be accidentally swallowed and that could cause a problem with the band. I would ask the doctor, maybe a spray for the throat is much better like a Cloraceptic spray that will make your throat a bit numb and ease the pain.

Hope everything went well with your surgery, congratulations.

I agree with the liquid spray, that is what I used. One of my fellow June bandsters accidently swallowed a hard candy and said the pain was excruciating. Try not to risk it.

I agree with shamrockgirl. I would say it is fine to use lozenges but only suck on it for a little while and be SUPER careful not to swallow it. You could also try popsicles or shaving some ice and sucking on that...cold stuff really helps.

I used surgar free cough drops.