My husband recently had gallbladder surgery and his Uvula is elongated by about 1 1/2 inches. He cannot sleep on his back as it hangs down his throat choking him. He cannot speak with out gagging to the point of vomitting. The doctor said it would be ok within 48 hours. It has been that and he still has problems. I am afraid the anaesthestist(sp) has severely damaged it to the point of no repair or healing (back to normal) What can he do?/