Had gallbladder out past fri. i have a sore throat. extremely sore, hard to talk, literally just woke up gasping for air, was that tight. a cold?

I don't think it is: Just a cold. If you have difficulty breathing, it is an emergency. Get to ed now.

Seek medical help: Not likely a cold. May be tracheolaryngitis from the endotracheal tube from anesthesia or could be a medication allergy to pain medicine or other medication. If you're having breathing difficulties, seek immediate attention before it gets worse and you obstruct.