Question:
What's in my throat?

I am 3 weeks post op and I am constantly having to hiccup and burp. The problem is, when I burp, I feel like something is stuck in my throat almost like a foam. What is this, why is it happening and how do I get rid of it?    — Randy P. (posted on October 16, 2003)

October 15, 2003
I hiccup and burp when I'm full and need to stop eating. As far as the foam, it's part of the healing process of your new tummy dealing with the food that's in it. I had occurrences of that off and on til I was about 6 months out. The key for me was to stop eating sooner.
   — Cathy S.

October 15, 2003
In my pre-op class, I learned about "frothing", which sounds like the foam you described. My nurse suggested that a small cup of hot tea before meals may help with this. Good luck,
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 16, 2003
OH MY GOSH! Finally someone has the same symptoms I had! The "frothing" drove me crazy! Please know that it does go away. I had the frothing for about a month. What I found was drinking alot of water. Eventually it will go away. As for the hiccuping sp?, I hiccup when I get full. I know that when I start that, within another bite is when I should stop. Some people say that is there signal to stop. Anyway, just wanted to relate. It gets easier darlin I promise. E.........
   — Egyptianeyesdiva

October 16, 2003
my freind did this too her docotr told her she was swollowing too much air! she would ge tthe hick-ups which is no uncommon after wls then sollow air and then get the frothy spit and vomit! in time it got better and has totally stopped! good luck to you i only get forthy, egg white mouth if i am close to vomiting, usually from eating too fast! i want to wolf it down like the old days!
   — janetc00

October 16, 2003
At last, someone knows what I am talking about. I am 5 weeks out and get the same feelings. Nobody at my support group ever experienced the foamy feeling and I was starting to think there was something wrong with me. I have noticed in the last week it is not happening as often so I am hopeful it will stop soon.
   — tazfan

October 16, 2003
Are you drinking with a straw? I found that the straw caused too much air being trapped giving that "something stuck in the throat" feeling. Also, I did experience the frothing and it seemed to come from either eating too fast or too much or not chewing enough. See if that will help. I am 7 months post-op and don't have that problem anymore.
   — txswtthang