Question:
I am constantly burping up bubbles mixed with saliva-did anyone experience this.?

Everytime I burp, I almost gag & burp up bubbles mixed with my saliva-no smell, no taste, & clear. I am on liquids for 6 weeks & in my 4th week. Can anyone help me?    — Pamela A. (posted on December 30, 2001)

December 30, 2001
I had the same problem, it lasted about 6-7 weeks, but I promise it will get better. I think it just takes that long for your body to heal. I don't have any problems with it anymore and I am 4 months post-op. Hope this helps
   — laurac82101

December 30, 2001
Yep!I had the problem. Everytime I opened my mouth I was burping. In peoples faces, and I couldn't help it. They ask me a question or come up and talk to me and I'd open my mouth and start burping everytime I tried to talk. It only lasted about 1 week. I thought it was the food I was eating - which isn't too different than what I eat now. But it did go away.
   — K T.

December 30, 2001
Hi I'm 18 days post op and have the same thing happen, when I burp i get the white bubbles with saliva and it drives me nuts.. I think it's because something I've eaten hasn't digested the greatest or gets caught in my hietal hernia.. I'll be checking for more responses cause I'd love an answer too..lol
   — Carrie B.

December 30, 2001
I used to rattle the windows pre-op. Now I do the "bubbles & foam" thing. I no longer have a normal burp. I am 11 mos. post-op RNY open. I don't know if there's any help for this or not.
   — Betty Todd

December 31, 2001
This happened to me until about four days ago (8 1/2 weeks post op). Now it seems to have completely stopped. When I researched this in the library, it said that the foamy stuff and burping was part of the healing process. I didn't believe it then ,but now I do.
   — Julie S.

May 8, 2003
I'm 5 weeks post op and I've been experiencing the same thing. I discussed it with the surgeon and he explained that it's a combination of mucous and digestive "juices". He suggested trying hot tea to disipate it. Sometimes it works for me .. sometimes not. Also, it was suggested taking Robitussin, (they have sugar free) following the directions on the label. It's suppose to help with nausea also. For me it's hit and miss.
   — Karlee B.