When eating, air/bloating in stomach?

[stasonbtff 18]

I have noticed since the first day after surgery, every time I eat or drink a meal, I get air in my stomach. Sometimes it is painful. Most of the time, I have to stop and wait to burp. So unladylike! When I asked my NUT about this she said eat slower and take smaller bites. Any smaller and they will be crumbs. Does anyone else have this problem? Solutions?

[Kissifur 244]

I am almost 4 weeks out and have the same issue. I will see my surgeon in the morning and hopefully I can get an answer.

[Calimomof3 20]

I'm at 4 1/2 weeks out I'm kind of having the same issue - although it's not as I eat or drink, but afterwards, I can feel the air rising up to a burp and that can last up to an hour. No real pain though so I'm wondering if it's acid reflux or intaking too much air as I eat/drink?

[Believe.3178 1]

I had the same issue. I know it sounds weird....but I started walking around when I would drink/eat. For me...it helped. I also would walk about 15/20 minutes after I ate as well. I'm 12 days out and no longer have that problem anymore.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

eat slowly. chew well. your bites might be small, but you might gulping - this can lead to lots of extra air being swallowed with food. also make sure you are waiting 30-45 min after drinking to eat. eat 3-5 bites. then wait before eating more. when i had burping and bloating i was eating too fast, too much and not chewing well.