Coughing and sneezing are the same I def have to hold the side of my stomach. I'm just 9 days out, but so far so good. and Chicken Broth is a very good thing I have found.
Congratulations and welcome to the loser's bench!! I felt the same way after surgery...besides the fact that I was sore, I didn't feel very different and swallowing felt the same. You learn the differences though...just take it easy. Good luck!