feel like a tart for asking this...

[mlecapitano 10]

I feel dumb for asking this, but then again... this is a place to find ppl that are going through the same thing, right? Lol anyways, 5 days out from being banded, and I am having such an issue with NOT being able to burp... and if I try, it fricken hurts!! Someone please tell me this is normal.....

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Very normal, keep walking and try a heating pad to ease pain. This will pass, hang in there!

[Eria 2]

Ditto.. Was normal for me... Don't be afraid to pass wind if you can get that out

[LaLu 37]

Burping is nothing compared to sneezing! SO much pain (for me). I had to try put off the sneeze until I was ready for it, which meant standing up, leaning over and holding my tummy/incisions lol. Don't worry though the pain with burping is normal at first. I've had a fill recently and it's starting to hurt me again but only a little bit, and only if I'm not expecting it.

[TKW 501]

yup.... totally normal. Congrats!

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

Normal, gas is a big problem post op, try some gas x it may relieve some of the pressure.

[Banjo257 920]

Ok, so the gas. If you can burp and or fart{classy} it helps?

But what about the shoulder gas pain, how does either of the above help that?

And being a VERY nervous Nellie, how do I know its not a heart attack pain???

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Walk and windmill your arms. You are not having a heart attack! Try heating pads and hot baths. Go use AJ's hot tub! Silly girl... you will be fine Banjo... we won't let you down!

[Sojourner 2,446]

Chez is correct...walking post op not only helps with getting rid of the gas, but also lowers your risks for developing DVT.

I did not find that Gas-X helped, but the walking certainly did. This problem only lasts for a short while...you'll be fine!