Burping problem or ?

[SDTeaGirl 1]

I had surgery on april 29th, so since surgery I have been kind of burping. Is this normal? Seems when I drink Water, about 10 minutes or so later I have to burp. Also if I eat, Soup or anything I have to burp 10-15 minutes after to. Seems to me that I am burping alot lately. Not loud but very gently burp, if that makes sense. I asked the nurse about this also and she said it could be the gas from surgery and me taking in air while I sip or eat. But I heard if you keep burping this can increase your pouch. Just nervous...

[Cindy C 150]

Try slowing down. I only burp if i eat or drink to fast.

[Rachel412 116]

Right after surgery, every single thing I ate or drank made me burp. It felt automatic. I was worried I'd stay like that forever, but I'm almost a month out now and it's definitely slowed down. I do still burp more than I used to... not sure why, but it's nowhere near like it was the first 2 weeks post surgery.

[EspeciallyKK 12]

I always burp when I am eating now (surgery was April 19). My doc told me I am eating too fast or not chewing enough which is getting too much air in my stomach, creating the burping. He said it is more common to have an increase in burping, but to be sure I am taking my time eating.

Also, the first 7-10 days after surgery, the burping comes from the laproscopic surgery itself. They fill you with air/gas to work in your stomach. All that air has to come out!

[Elie936 1]

Soon it wont be as bad. I was so worried too, i was burping like a man and never did before surgery. It has really dimished Since. Your digestive system is all screwed up. Some have told me they had problems until couple weeks after they started eating solids, some keep gaz inside body longer.

Dont worry!!! But one think, do not eat gum, my doctor was very serious about that. Chewing gum will pump air inside your stomac and you will need to burp and fart:(

[SDTeaGirl 1]

Thanks for all the replies. I don't eat or chew gum, so that won't be a problem. I take around 15-20 minutes to eat or more, so I am going pretty slow and drinking slow also, its just weird feeling of have to burp all the time, I am hoping this will go away soon. Thanks