Question:
I have trouble keeping food down!

I have lost 45lbs. When I start to eat,my stomach makes me bring up a large amount of flem,not the food I eat,I was wondering if anyone has any helpful advise. Thank you and good health to everyone . William Newman    — William N. (posted on March 15, 2003)

March 15, 2003
Hi William, I'm sorry i don't have an answer for you, but i wanted to post that you should probably call your doctor or go and see him. Phlegm or mucas regurgitation usually isn't a common occurrence as far as I know. So I would check it out just to be on the safe side. Goodluck to you and hope you feel better!
   — Lezlie Y.

March 15, 2003
It is actually more common than you think. It's like a foamy substance, right? I wsa told this is because we don't have the stoach acid we had before. I had this problem all the time for the first 4 months and I still do noe at 6 months, but not as often. Seems like its mostly when I eat meats, which I still have a problem tolerating. Don't panic over it, but do speak to your sugeon or his nurse to maek sure...Take care!....Karen (lap rny- almost 6 mons. post- down 118 pounds!)
   — karmiausnic