Question:
Why do I cough up foam at night?

Every night since I have been home (4 nights) I have not been able to sleep because of the coughing attacks. Tonight, I coughed up foam, twice. This concerns me, and is exasperating. Sleep is so evasive for me. Any help out there? Kay    — Kay J. (posted on August 17, 2001)

August 17, 2001
If you use the search portion of the website and type foam you'll find there are plenty of people who have experienced this. Go to http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/dbsearch.phtml for more information. Good luck.
   — Dawn R.

August 17, 2001
I am 17 days post-op and I had the unfortunate "foam" experience for the first 4 days after surgery. My Dr. explained that I was swollen more than usual around the new stomach area and that it was saliva that was creating the foam. I was in agony over those few days, not being able to drink anything at all, and the pain in my chest was unbearable at times until the foam came out. I too would cough in my sleep, actually more like choke, then after one bad attack it all stopped. I haven't had the foam feeling at all since then. Don't worry, it may take a little longer for your swelling to go down, just take it easy with the liquids for awhile and don't push the softer foods until the sewlling goes away. I am still on clear liqiuds and getting anxious to start my next phase but will wait a few more days to be sure.
   — Denise R.