Question:
Hi, I am 6 weeks out from surgery and Friday after eating I got

really sick and was vomiting white foam. I ate a small bit on Sat. and the same thing happened. I was okay on Sunday but today I am having the same problem. Very bad stomach pain I called my surgeon office and spoke with a nurse she called me in a Rx for a medication to treat bowel spasms and she says this is normal. Has anyone had this type of pain before?    — miskinney (posted on October 29, 2007)

October 29, 2007
You don't mention what type of surgery you had. Responses to food are different for the different types of surgery. I have a band. With the band, if you are taking big bites, not chewing well enough, etc. you can have an adverse reaction. The "white foam" you are speaking of is basically stomach juices/saliva. I suggest you eat very small amounts, very slowly and chew very well. Also, you might have better luck if you stay with soft foods (mashed potatos, yogurt, etc) until your stomach has a chance to get used to food again. Hope this helps. Vicki
   — VickiStevens

October 29, 2007
Hi my name is Joni. I had my surgery 7/30/07, but they had to do a second one 8/1/07. I have had the saem problem but not as much stomach pain. Just an upset stomach. I still have this problem sometimes now. 3 months out and I still throw that stuff up. I hope it gets better. Good luck
   — jonigray

October 29, 2007
Hi, I'm 8 months out and sometimes still have that trouble I think sometimes my pouch gets to full to quickly and the only way I can feel relief is to throw up. I know how you feel, mosltly happens at night for me don't know why but it has gotten better, hope it gets better for you. Gena
   — mommamai

October 29, 2007
I had it and my surgeon told me to take Pepto Bismo as directed on the bottle. Whenever I have pain in my stomach I take it and it works instantly.
   — MCraig3

October 29, 2007
I had open gastric bypass on 9/10/07. About a week ago, I started foaming and vomiting after everything except water. Called doctor yesterday, and they put me on Prilosec and Carafate, which is a medicine to treat ulcers. I have been on liquids for a couple of days now. Dr. said if I can't get my 64 oz of liquid in, I will have to go to the hospital for an IV. This gives me incentive to drink my fluids.
   — Sandsma

October 30, 2007
Papaya enzyme will help to break up food in your pouch & might help decrease the sliming and pain if it is from food sitting.
   — Donna O.

October 30, 2007
Welcome to the "foamies". I believe it is very normal and common. Always check with your doctor. Do you have a local support group you might be able to attend. Sometimes being around others who have been there is helpful. I had this problem for a while. Eat R E A L L Y slowly. Very small bites at a time. Chew, chew chew and then chew some more. I was shocked at how rediculously slow I had to eat in the begining. Good luck! It gets easier...
   — robinmarra

October 30, 2007
Hi, my name carman, I am 4month out from rev.RNY and I call it the foamies, I get it if i get upset or nerves, kids get me up tight, I get sick and throw it up. It comes and goes. I found at Wal-mart coral calium, it taste good too, and it help alot with my stomach. I always had a stomach problem, My daughter-Inlaw was her had heartburn and she took 1 tablespoon and it calm it right down may what to check it out. I hope you feel better.
   — carman