Phlem continues to be a problem HELP!

melody7 · December 7, 2008

I'm over a year post op lap band and I continue to have phlem and end up vomiting it up. Why? Are certain foods more likely to produce phlem? Is there anything I can do to reduce this?

smsmithart · December 7, 2008

Eww and I don't know...

likebefore · December 7, 2008

well, I am not a doctor, but I will tell you this- my mom and my sister are lactose sensitive and it causes them to stay congested and have ALOT of drainage at night, which in turn causes them to throw up alot- especially in the morning. If you are eating dairy, you might want to see if lactose sensitivity could be the case. Usually in cases of lactose allergy- it is way more severe. Again, not a doctor- just life experience. It may be something to pay attention to. good luck...:sad_smile:

kellypup · December 7, 2008

this may sound stupid, but is your band too tight?

LvnDreamz · December 10, 2008

Sinus drainage and dairy could possibly be responsible.

Just a suggestion but you may trying making your first beverage each morning just plain hot Water (with a little lemon will help you with elimination.)

The hot Water will loosen any drainage that you had during the night and pass it through your throat and digestive system. That way your regular food and liquids don't have to compete.