Question:
How do you stop the excessive production of mucus and saliva after a meal?

After 30 minutes with some meals I produce an excessive amount of saliva and mucus which causes me to vomit for 3 to 4 hours. I do not loose the food only tremendous amounts of mucus. It is starting to get to me. I would appreciate any help? Thank You.    — John F. L. (posted on October 1, 1999)

October 1, 1999
I only had this problem when I over ate. I usually threw up saliva, but then the food too! At least you're keeping the food down. I say back off on the amounts you are eating.
   — Lori D.

October 1, 1999
I've had the same problem since 1983. If I eat as much as 1/2 tsp too much that happens. It's best to just let the mucous collect in your mouth and delicately dispose of it (if you know what I mean). Avoiding foods with creamy consistency seems to help a lot. Anything like pudding or ice cream within a few hours of eating a meal makes it worse. Hope this helps.
   — Vicki H.

October 1, 1999
Sounds like you're probably over eating, or maybe introducing a consistancy your tummmy isn't ready for yet. back off a little and see if it doesn't help. At five weeks, it can take some expiermentation to see whats gonna work..I wasn't eating any solids at 5 weeks, but I've seen others do it and handle it OK..whenever I DID try, I would get excessive saliva..it's VERY uncomfortable..Good luck.. De
   — Deanna D.

October 1, 1999
:) I responded to the other post ... please read up ... take it slowly ... you're eating too fast, that's what's causing this!
   — Sherrie G.

October 2, 1999
I am also 5 weeks post op and am experiencing the saliva/mucus thing. I don't know exactly what is causing it and the only way that I have found to reduce the production is to keep my meals lighter and by light I mean I have to take one bite and chew it slowly and not take another bite for about 5-10 minutes and keep my portions really small. Also, mixing foods tends to aggravate my stomach. The other night I had boiled chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes. I had a little of each. Didn't work. So, after all the mucus and also losing my dinner, I tried it again the next day except this time I just had green beans. It worked. Then another meal was just a few bites of chicken. That worked, too. So, I don't know if I have found the solution or just the solution that works for me. I have no problem keeping salty things down but I tried to limit my sodium intake as well. I drink a lot of water throughout the day and that has helped, too. I wish I knew exactly what causes it but I don't. I hope I have helped you out in some way. Keep up the good work and drop me a line if you'd like to so we can support each other since we are at the same stage. Bye! My email address is: [email protected]
   — Talullah

October 3, 1999
Hi John, I have been experiencing the same thing since I had my Gastric Bypass almost two years ago. I usually get it when I forget to drink water before a meal to flush out the pouch, or if I eat to fast and don't chew well enough. I get, what they call airblock. As soon as I vomit up the mucus and sometimes some of the food I am able to burp. The mucus acts like a plug and won't let the air out. It really is annoying, I seem to always get it when we go out to eat in resturants. Maybe it is caused by nerves. I don't know .
   — Ellen M.

October 3, 1999
i am so glad someone else is having the same problem. i thought i was losing my mind. i have been having this problem too also when i eat out. i was wondering if it has to do with what you eat like if its something real dry. thanks for asking.
   — julie S.