Hi Debra: I don't know if this is your problem, but everytime I have surgery that happens to me. It is the result of the breathing tube they use during surgery. In my case, I wake up with a sore throat and it stays sore, and feels closed up for about 2 1/2 weeks!! If you haven't had a sore throat prior though, you may want to call your doc, maybe you've got a sinus infection or strep throat. Don't take chances sweetie. Take care and hope you feel better soon. Also, try sugar free halls cough drops, they'll make you feel a bit better. Hope this helps hon. HUGS