Can't stop spitting/ throwing up foam

[Aspire2b6 0]

I'm 30 yrs old (F) and I was sleeved 7/20/17. Pre surgery I was 334.6 surgery date I was 327.9 .... and I am Currently 293.4. It's been just over 3 weeks since surgery and it's been a rollercoaster

1. Went into ER 4 days post op for dehydration and abdominal cramping.

2. Had an abdominal infection not related to surgery.

3. I can only drink full flavor Gatorade or Powerade or I vomit violently.

4. My body is rejecting Protein Shakes of any kind.

5. I have zero confidence in my DR's diet and I haven't eaten more than 1 1/2 cup of anything since my surgery date.

6. I keep throwing up foam, even if I don't eat or drink anything it just doesn't stop coming. I went for a follow up and no one has a reason why. BTW there's no hearburn or burning sensation with the foam.

7. DEAR GOD WHY CANT I PEE??

8. AND POOP WHILE WE'RE ON TOPIC.

anybody out there going through something similar?

[MochaKelly 74]

I'm 30 yrs old (F) and I was sleeved 7/20/17. Pre surgery I was 334.6 surgery date I was 327.9 .... and I am Currently 293.4. It's been just over 3 weeks since surgery and it's been a rollercoaster
1. Went into ER 4 days post op for dehydration and abdominal cramping.
2. Had an abdominal infection not related to surgery.
3. I can only drink full flavor Gatorade or Powerade or I vomit violently.
4. My body is rejecting Protein Shakes of any kind.
5. I have zero confidence in my DR's diet and I haven't eaten more than 1 1/2 cup of anything since my surgery date.
6. I keep throwing up foam, even if I don't eat or drink anything it just doesn't stop coming. I went for a follow up and no one has a reason why. BTW there's no hearburn or burning sensation with the foam.
7. DEAR GOD WHY CANT I PEE??
8. AND POOP WHILE WE'RE ON TOPIC.

anybody out there going through something similar?

Foam?![emoji15] Wow! I pray that things come into balance for you.

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[Berry78 4,259]

Foamies usually happen when something you ate doesn't agree. It's the body's way of "cleaning house". Hopefully something will click and it will solve itself.

In the meantime I'm trying to get a sense of how much trouble you're in. How many ounces a day of Fluid are you keeping down? What fluids have you tried? You say "eat", what do you mean?

How many times a day are you peeing? Have you pooped since surgery?

[Aspire2b6 0]

@Berry78

im drinking if not 64oz right below it. But I'm foaming so much it's hard. I'm in the ER now... it just won't stop.

also I had one movement over several days July 27-29 but nothing in the last 11 days... I pee 2x a day in the morning and at night

[Berry78 4,259]

Glad you went in. Too many things wrong. [Hugs] hope they sort you out soon!

[2anewdiva 18]

Hope u feel better soon. I was sleeved on 7/12/17 and I was readmitted once for dehydration but I can tolerate food. My problem is getting enough fluids. That being said I'm doing good. Wishing u a speedy recovery.

[Bohemian101 31]

I'm about 8 months out now and have had foaming as well. It may start with a runny nose at times and is usually related to me eating too quickly or something not agreeing with my sleeve. If I don't stop eating, I'll usually vomit. But the good news is that it's happening much less often as time goes on. You also can have silent reflux, which is GERD/reflux without the obvious feeling of heartburn. Your MD may want to put you on something like Prevacid or Prilosec to see if that helps.

As for peeing, you're most likely not urinating because you're dehydrated. Dehydration can be very dangerous because it effects your electrolytes which regulate things like your heart, muscles, and blood pressure. It also puts strain on your kidneys. So try to sip, sip, sip all day and even keep Water beside the bed to try to get some in at night.

I've been perpetually constipated since my surgery, so take a stool softner and Fiber supplement daily or it's not pretty. Increased Protein and not being well-hydrated can cause Constipation, so it's no wonder that so many sleevers have issues with it. Once you get a bit further out from your surgery and can tolerate fiber, it will help.

You're still only a few weeks out and recovering from an infection on top of it, so you're body is under a lot of stress. Hopefully as you recover and more time passes, things will balance out for you. Hang in there - it does get easier!

[niq 0]

I'm having the same issues also.. I can't stop spitting it even worst at night...did anything help?

Edited January 29, 2018 by niq