A Very odd question!!
Hey guys,
I needed to make this post because I am getting VERY aggravated with something since my surgery. I am currently 22 days post-op and things are going well for me. With one exception. I have sneezed more in the last 3 weeks than I have in my entire life. Could this possibly be from the anesthesia or something?
Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone who could have a possible explanation, I would greatly appreciate one!!
Nothing in my environment has changed(no new pets or anything), and I have never suffered from hayfever or allergies.
Thanks,
Troy
Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone who could have a possible explanation, I would greatly appreciate one!! Nothing in my environment has changed(no new pets or anything), and I have never suffered from hayfever or allergies.
Thanks,
Troy Troy -- I didn't experience the sneezing, but have you noticed that your sense of smell has been heightened since the surgery? Mine sure was; I smelled everything including people bad breath and BO. It was disgusting... Anyway, I'm not sure if it got better or I just don't notice it as much. If your sense of smell has been heightened, maybe that's what's causing you to sneeze? Just a thought...
I hope this helps.
- Bob
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on 2/8/07 7:46 am - Houston, TX
on 2/8/07 7:46 am - Houston, TX
OH Oh oh...
I remember a Dxe lesson on this...and he will come threw with a monster post....but it has something to do with a vegas nerve in your stomach..xome people, they know if they have eaten too much because they sneeze, or their nose drips...I hiccup..
just wait for the monster post...
Russ
Russ,
I posted this a few months back,
And I had someone e-mail me a few weeks later
And ask about re-posting that stuff about-
" Vaginal response..."
They PM'ed because they were embarrassed to start a thread about their Vagina
And were confused about why it made them sneeze and hiccup.
And then folks were shocked by that thread about the Vaginally performed Lap-Band!!!
Too much fun....
Someone should sell tickets!
Best Wishes-
Dx
They PM'ed because they were embarrassed to start a thread about their Vagina
And were confused about why it made them sneeze and hiccup.
And then folks were shocked by that thread about the Vaginally performed Lap-Band!!!
Too much fun....
Someone should sell tickets!
Best Wishes-
Dx Troy,
Running nose? Sneezing?
If it's not the cold weather?
It could be from the WLS.
(Russ has my number...)
Specifically a common distorted signal transmitted by the Vagus nerve.
WHA?
The vagus nerve is the longest of the nerves.
Its name is derived from Latin meaning "wandering".
Same as "Vagrant," and "Vagabond."
This "Vagabond originates in the Cranium but wanders from the brain stem
Through organs in the neck, thorax and abdomen,
All the way to the first third of the colon.
It has motor functions in the larynx (voice box), diaphragm,
Stomach, and heart, and sensory functions in the ears and tongue.
It has both motor and sensory functions in the pharynx (sinuses)
And esophagus.
Stimulation of the vagus nerve is thought to affect
Some of its connections to areas in the brain that are prone to seizure activity.
It is responsible for some phenomenal sensory and motor
Responses even without WLS.
Emotions running high?
Feel that lump at the back of your throat that you didn't put there?
That's the Vagus Nerve.
Can't tickle yourself, except the roof of your mouth?
(try it)
Because when you try to tickle your armpit-
The same nerves that perceive the tickle
Also "know that it's coming," and thus the "surprise" aspect
That allows "tickling" to occur have been preempted.
Roof of the mouth?
Different selective dumping of info prior to reaching the brain.
That's the Vagus nerve "sharing" some info
With sensory and motor controls
While not telling others.
The best way to describe how it works-
Rather than sending signals out from brain,
Or bringing sensory info back to the brain,
It does both, and it allows "pieces parts" or "stations" along the way
To communicate with each other without
Directly routing through the brain.
It controls much of the movement of the mouth and
Let's the esophagus "synch up" with back of tongue motions
In order to make swallowing possible.
Since the Vagus nerve also sends signals to and for
Those "unconscious" or reflex reactions-
Such as swallowing when not thinking about it consciously.
Like swallowing saliva while sleeping so you don't drown in spit.
Now,
Signals from the Stomach are "distorted somewhat"
By the Gastric Bypass.
The signals from the pouch often trigger the Vagus nerve
To "fire" unique reflex responses.
The Vagus nerve transmits the signal to the brain when we are full.
It seems to "drop off" some info to other stations on the way to the brain.
Many Post-ops claim to have their nose start running
When they take "that last bite" just before feeling too full.
Some experience sneezing or hiccups if they eat a bite too much.
Both are actions inextricably bound to Vagus nerve signals.
I get a runny nose with one bite too much food for my pouch,
And hiccups from eating too fast.
A lot of Post-ops have similar odd signals associated
With the connections that the Vagus nerve
Makes along it's wandering path.
For more Vagus Nerve Trivia, just google -Vagus nerve, Vagal Response, etc...
Your nose could just be dripping from the cold,
But don't rule out signals
Being fired from your pouch.
Best Wishes-
Dx
)
Specifically a common distorted signal transmitted by the Vagus nerve.
WHA?
The vagus nerve is the longest of the nerves.
Its name is derived from Latin meaning "wandering".
Same as "Vagrant," and "Vagabond."
This "Vagabond originates in the Cranium but wanders from the brain stem
Through organs in the neck, thorax and abdomen,
All the way to the first third of the colon.
It has motor functions in the larynx (voice box), diaphragm,
Stomach, and heart, and sensory functions in the ears and tongue.
It has both motor and sensory functions in the pharynx (sinuses)
And esophagus.
Stimulation of the vagus nerve is thought to affect
Some of its connections to areas in the brain that are prone to seizure activity.
It is responsible for some phenomenal sensory and motor
Responses even without WLS.
Emotions running high?
Feel that lump at the back of your throat that you didn't put there?
That's the Vagus Nerve.
Can't tickle yourself, except the roof of your mouth?
(try it)
Because when you try to tickle your armpit-
The same nerves that perceive the tickle
Also "know that it's coming," and thus the "surprise" aspect
That allows "tickling" to occur have been preempted.
Roof of the mouth?
Different selective dumping of info prior to reaching the brain.
That's the Vagus nerve "sharing" some info
With sensory and motor controls
While not telling others.
The best way to describe how it works-
Rather than sending signals out from brain,
Or bringing sensory info back to the brain,
It does both, and it allows "pieces parts" or "stations" along the way
To communicate with each other without
Directly routing through the brain.
It controls much of the movement of the mouth and
Let's the esophagus "synch up" with back of tongue motions
In order to make swallowing possible.
Since the Vagus nerve also sends signals to and for
Those "unconscious" or reflex reactions-
Such as swallowing when not thinking about it consciously.
Like swallowing saliva while sleeping so you don't drown in spit.
Now,
Signals from the Stomach are "distorted somewhat"
By the Gastric Bypass.
The signals from the pouch often trigger the Vagus nerve
To "fire" unique reflex responses.
The Vagus nerve transmits the signal to the brain when we are full.
It seems to "drop off" some info to other stations on the way to the brain.
Many Post-ops claim to have their nose start running
When they take "that last bite" just before feeling too full.
Some experience sneezing or hiccups if they eat a bite too much.
Both are actions inextricably bound to Vagus nerve signals.
I get a runny nose with one bite too much food for my pouch,
And hiccups from eating too fast.
A lot of Post-ops have similar odd signals associated
With the connections that the Vagus nerve
Makes along it's wandering path.
For more Vagus Nerve Trivia, just google -Vagus nerve, Vagal Response, etc...
Your nose could just be dripping from the cold,
But don't rule out signals
Being fired from your pouch.
Best Wishes-
Dx Dex,
I had a very sneaking suspicion you of all people would know what was going on. I don't necessarily sneeze only when I've eaten(I just started purees yesterday), but at any given time throughout the day. Probably a little message from the pouch either I've taken too big a drink, or I'm hungry. I'll have to try to pay very close attention to my body and exactly how I'm feeling when the sneezing starts. I've already had much experience with that old Vegus nerve- I had several bouts of Vaso-Vagal syncope about a year and a half ago. Seems my extra large belly was cutting it off just enough when I would bend over that the lights would go out. Nothing major, just enough cause for them to do a complete cardiac workup to find out my ticker was just as normal as could be. I'm still learning different signals from my pouch and what they mean, and yes I've eaten too fast and paid the ultimate foamie price several times already. This has definitely been a learning experience for me and I learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info. as always, and I'll keep notice on what's going on. YOU DA MAN DEX!!
Troy
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