No matter what condition it is that causes us to choke it is not fun at all. My friend who has TBI has the same trouble you do after his brain surgery. Mine is due to Barretts esophagus, I go in Wed. for endoscopy again, biopsy and throat stretching. Of course I am nervous. I am tired of different proceedures as so many of us are. Take care of yourself Dej. I care about you too. ginnie