Cwalden

So I have had the band for 10 months now. Great success... but the burping is TERRIBLE! I burp when I'm hungry, I burp while I eat and drink. I burp for no reason. I haven't consumed any carbonated drinks in over a year and I only drink Water and unsweetened tea... STUPID BURPS! I have also kept gas strips with me to see if it helps, but it'll go away and come back in an hour or so. I need suggestions, if any!

Hello Hello! I had my very first fill today. I had surgery a year ago this summer and never felt like I needed a fill. My doctor wanted me to come in 3 weeks after surgery but I didn't feel like it was necessary. It's been a year and today they put 3cc in my band, which had nothing before. Is this typical? Not needing a fill for so long and then suddenly needing one? I've lost 60lbs without one, IDK... just looking for some advice on how to deal with the new fill! Thanks!

Last time I mentioned it to my doctor he told me not to use straws and to drink much slower. I've tried but I still burp like crazy!!!!

Same. Sometimes the burping helps, other times it causes major discomfort. :-( I have an appointment in a week so I'm hoping I can ask more questions then.

I guess because I haven't dealt with a fill at all. For instance I've never had any discomfort or anything stuck and a few minutes ago I was eating and I was having extreme discomfort. I've been fine this last year and then BAM I felt like I was able to eat more and I wasn't feeling full so I felt that I needed one.

Hey! I'm 23 was banded in July. Down 60 pounds. No complications. Would love to get to know some of you! Had an account a while back but forgot the password! Oops!