boots321 42 Posted June 18, 2012 Let me clarify, I have never been a huge belcher! A ladylike burp here or there was no big deal especially drinking something like a coke or a beer. NOW, I’m wondering if the Doctor not only took out my stomach but if he removed my ability to burp as well??? I have severe restriction and gas buildup after the slightest bit of food or even a sip or two of Water. I take OTC Prilosec every day faithfully. I’m almost 3 weeks post-op. haven’t had a gas x strip in a while because I havent had the gas pains from surgery in a long time. Thinking I may try those again though. Other than that I feel great! I walk 2 miles a day and have no problems what-so-ever! My only problem is I can’t get any relief from a burp…..my burper is broken!!! Anyone else have this problem or offer any advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenisaMartim4 369 Posted June 18, 2012 YES!! I was like you; only little lady-like burps, but now it is nada. I hear all these folks complaining about the belching, but I am in the complete opposite direction. It can be VERY uncomfortable. If I try to, my stomach contents will come back up. It's been this way since the beginning and now I am 4 months out. I'm just starting to accept it as my lot. 1 boots321 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted June 18, 2012 I can still burp, but I always have gas! So disturbing. Now I take gas x, beano, omeprazole and still have some gas. I really hate having to take these meds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boots321 42 Posted June 18, 2012 YES!! I was like you; only little lady-like burps, but now it is nada. I hear all these folks complaining about the belching, but I am in the complete opposite direction. It can be VERY uncomfortable. If I try to, my stomach contents will come back up. It's been this way since the beginning and now I am 4 months out. I'm just starting to accept it as my lot. Let me start by saying WOW…..92# in 4 months? Incredible and congrats!!! Yep, I’ve lost it….I can no longer burp and it drives me up the wall! If I try to force the burp I’ll vomit! Tried the gas x strips today and no relief. I take it this will be one of those nasty side effects of being a skinny minni….GUESS I’LL JUST HAVE TO ACCEPT! Let Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boots321 42 Posted June 18, 2012 DO YOU GUYS EVER DO THE GURGLE STUFF IN THE BACK OF YOUR THROAT? THATS WHAT I DO ALL THE TIME. CAN BE EMBARRASSING IF OUT IN PUBLIC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenisaMartim4 369 Posted June 18, 2012 Let me start by saying WOW…..92# in 4 months? Incredible and congrats!!! Yep, I’ve lost it….I can no longer burp and it drives me up the wall! If I try to force the burp I’ll vomit! Tried the gas x strips today and no relief. I take it this will be one of those nasty side effects of being a skinny minni….GUESS I’LL JUST HAVE TO ACCEPT! Let Thank you and look at the bright side; if anyone ever gets snarkie with you and says, " yeah, and I'm sure your poop doesn't stink," you can say, "I don't burp either !" LOL DO YOU GUYS EVER DO THE GURGLE STUFF IN THE BACK OF YOUR THROAT? THATS WHAT I DO ALL THE TIME. CAN BE EMBARRASSING IF OUT IN PUBLIC! Yes, I get the throat gurgle. It's like a slow leak in a partially opened can of coke. Some times it makes a little sound like a dog yawning . Maybe no one will ever tell me "down girl" hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boots321 42 Posted June 18, 2012 Yep, I'm a gurgle girl now too! Weirdest thing, huh? All it takes is 2 sips of liquid and I sound like a bull frog! HAHAHA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaliKat 153 Posted June 19, 2012 I'm a post-op-non-burper too! Pre-op I would burp all the time (never in public) if I had stomach gas.... Now post op I cant! If I try it feels like I may bring up solids instead of gas. I think it has to do with the aggressive haital hernia repair I had done same time as VSG. Not sure though. I miss my burps cause the "rock gas" feeling I get if I have gas or ate too much is terribly painful!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites