Question:
Excess Amount of Saliva

I have checked the boards and I understand this overproduction of saliva is a normal part of the process. It can fill the pouch and cause me to vomit foam at times. (Yes, I have sinus problems which also contributes to the related nausea.) Can anyone tell me how long to expect it last? I am coming up on 5 weeks post op and just want to get a reasonable idea of what to expect. Thank you!    — Angela D. (posted on January 26, 2003)

January 26, 2003
Hi Angela--I had the same problem for about 8-10 weeks I am 13 weeks post-op and it seems to just recently stopped--
   — Marie R.

January 26, 2003
Angela, I don't remember for sure but I seem to think it lasted about 2-3 months. It was very annoying to be sure But this too shall pass!lol Good luck to you and God Bless, Leah
   — Leah H.

January 26, 2003
I am almost 11 mths post-op, and I still get that extra saliva accumulation once in a while, but it only happens after I've eaten too fast, or haven't chewed well enough.
   — blank first name B.

January 26, 2003
Ugh, I'd forgotten about this side effect! I think it went away at around 3 months out. Meanwhile, under the tutelage of my brother, I took the opportunity to refine my "hawking" technique. (Sigh...when given lemonades...make lemonade. :D)
   — Suzy C.

January 30, 2003
Hi Angela, I had almost forgotten about this also. It was a miserable situation to be in. With the first bite of food, up would come the extra saliva/w the first bite and then I could go ahead and eat. It started at about six weeks post op and stopped about three months post op. No clue why it started or stopped just glad it is over. Good luck with yours.
   — MnShadows

January 30, 2003
About 4 to 5 months post op, I found that each time I would eat, my mouth would begin to water, then a few minutes later, I would throw-up a great deal of mucus and foam. I finally talked to my doctor and he put me on Zantac 150 mg. He told me it was more of an allergic reaction in my stomach. I'm now 13 months post op and have finally stopped taking the Zantac. Now the only time I get the excess saliva and vomiting is when I eat too fast or too much. Hope this helps.
   — jean.campbell