foamies

chelsea41808
on 6/26/12 10:05 am - OH

RNY on 05/14/12 with

ive gotton them the last ccouple times ive ate .. what causes them

HW - 260 SW - 237 CW - 152 GW - 140

ChorizaNicole
on 6/26/12 10:12 am - CA

RNY on 06/20/12

foamies?

MrsLitch
on 6/26/12 10:17 am - Morris, IL

RNY on 06/04/12

I've only gotten them once with pork. I'm not sure if it was the food or because I ate to fast but I'll be interested to see responses becaue I NEVER want to do that again!

5' 3" - HW: 244 SW:234 GW:120 LW: 107 CW:110 Made goal 3/16/13!

Neaucora
on 6/26/12 10:26 am - AZ

RNY on 04/23/12

I get them from not chewing something well enough, or eating something that disagrees with my pouch. I usually end up throwing up if I get them. So I know what to expect in 5 or 10 minutes.

polymerdiva
on 6/26/12 10:42 am - FL

My understanding is that the esophagus kicks out saliva and mucous in an attempt to flood out the clog or unchewed food. I get it often. Usually when I eat too fast, or dont chew it well enough.

christinalee
on 6/26/12 11:44 am - At Home in, NH

RNY on 06/20/11

Foamies are caused by eating too fast and/or not chewing your food well enough. Sometimes, it's both together.

The good thing about them (yes, there is a good thing) is that getting them is a great teacher (negative reinforcement) about the need to slow down, chew thoroughly, be mindful when you eat, stay in the moment when you eat and always give your pouch the respect she/he deserves.

"Just keep swimming." ~ Dorrie

MNJourney
on 6/26/12 11:49 am

RNY on 12/21/11

They are also a symptom of a stricture.

Either way, take your time, eat slowly and chew thoroughly. If you still get the foamies and/or throw up consistently, consult with your doctor.

HW:317 SW:255 CW:147

(deactivated member)
on 6/26/12 12:28 pm

Chew EVERY bite 25 times. See if it still happens. Also, if you notice that just dtinking water hurts and feels like a vortex (sucking) when you drink, you have a stricture. I had one before. They are easy to fix.

Best,

ShebasMom
on 6/26/12 12:36 pm

Revision on 07/05/16

I've only had the foamies once, prior to throwing up. It was after I ate too quick and didn't chew very well. I hurt for about 1.5 hrs before, and was very releived afterwards.