Slimy, frothy (foamy) saliva

[up4challenge 54]

This is my 4th week after the surgery and I've been noticing for about 2 weeks now that when I throw up food or Water, I find my saliva to be be slimy, frothy (foamy). Is this normal?

Most of the time when I drink Water I throw up. I can manage about 100-200 ml Protein shake but not water. I am still on mushy foods. I wait half hour after I've finished eating my lunch/dinner and then consume water. But, this only makes me puke out the water along with slimy, foamy saliva.

I also notice that if I fill my stomach with food only up to 60-70% of the hunger that I feel, then I feel good and no vomiting. If I cross that I stuff myself a little too much and I'm 80% full, then there is a 100% chance of me throwing up.

Most people say they don't feel hungry, but in my case I do feel hungry. However, when I take in 4-5 sips of water the gurgling noises that come from my stomach stop. Does anyone else have the same issue?

Is this going to be the case forever? Will this slimy, foamy saliva stop?

Edited January 10, 2017 by up4challenge

[Harsha 168]

Yes, I've had that too. It just took me a bit to learn what causes it with my body. Even taking too many Vitamins at the same time causes it. I had it bad for like a month, but now it's gone.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Try eating very very slowly. It sounds to me like you are maybe eating too fast or not chewing thoroughly enough and getting overfull before you realize it. I have had foamies (that's what it's called) twice post-op. Both times were from eating too fast and having something get "stuck" in my stomach or esophagus. It wasn't until I was able to throw up and dislodge whatever it was that the foamies subsided. If you ARE eating SUPER slowly and chewing very thoroughly and still getting foamies frequently, then definitely talk to your surgeon. You may have a stricture.

[up4challenge 54]

@@JamieLogical Thank you for your suggestion. I shall try and eat slowly starting today. Hoping it settles.

[GmaDiana 81]

This has happened to me too.Usually when I eat too fast or when not chewing enough.I get a pain in my lower chest also.

[adriant 109]

I was the same, they put a camera inside and said I had gastritis, this has now cleared and I have stopped vomiting that thick slimy saliva. They increased my anti-acids and it stopped around 8 days later.

Hope it clears up soon.

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[vanzimme 7]

i get a knot if i eat to fast or don't chew it enough. As for Water it makes me nauseated and gives me heartburn. I have found alternatives to Water. I add some crystal light or some of the Protein juice nectar's with water right now im into tea. Its all about getting the liquid down. I too learned that i fill up with a WAY smaller portion than i originally thought possible.

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

You should be on an acid inhibitor. That caused a lot of my "hunger" feelings.