Snot Funny....

I am going to buy stock in Kleenex! I buy the bulk package at Sam's Wholesale and there is a box in EVERY room in the house, even the Kitchen. Here's a main board stupid newbie question...can you get dehydrated from a constant runny nose?! LOL Pre-op I slept with a CPAP and half the time my nose was so clogged I couldn't breath through one nostil and I'd pull the mask off or my mouth would open and I'd be back to snoring. About 6months post op I stopped using the mask. Thank goodness, hated it. But the intitial wow I can breath better, and my sinuses drain better has turned into a leaky faucet. The colder I am the more it leaks, after I eat the more it leaks. I have not had a cold in years, and this is simply clear/clean snot like when you cry and your nose runs. I do not go more than 10 minutes with out blowing my nose, WTF? Am I missing a plug or valve or something in my honker? LOL I need therapy. It feel like a stupid complaint but I think I am going to break down and call my PCP. Mic 324/154 @ goal LBL in 6 days!

A Wow moment . . . so there I was sitting in my support group one night, and a gal raised her hand and asked if anyone had had a chronic runny nose since surgery. A light bulb went off! The leader explained that there's something called a Vagus (spelling) nerve that can get irritated and cause the drippy nose. Well, anyway, that's my first clue that I'm full . . . my nose runs! Of all the dang silly things . . .

Michelle, Running nose? If it's not the cold weather, It could be from the WLS. 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, as do many nerves, 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

Fascinating explanation! I'm the same, my nose runs, I'm full!

what a hoot Dx!! My nose is almost ALWAYS running too! (It does happen when I've had my last bite, but can it possibly happen if maybe our pouch is looking for food too?) Karyn

asssoon as im full i sneeze if i take the extra bite im in trouble ever since surgery and its almost 4 years

thast my id from work they had made a mistake on my name on my old id they put dr laporte instead of mrs laporte some smart wiz people who are drs in education got pissed because of the title ...please.. thank you for the compliment beleive me the wrinkles are there ! hugs JoAnn: