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I'm 8 days post op. About 4 days ago I started getting gas pain when I eat or drink. Burping helps, but I feel like I'm feeling w/more are than nutrition. I'm having a really hard time getting all my Protein and fluids in. My Dr. thinks that I am some how in taking air when I eat. I have no idea how. I'm eating w/a baby spoon, taking small sips, I'm eating slowly and absolutely no straws. Has this happened to anyone else? If so, how long did this last and what helped?

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I'm 12 days post op .. And I have the same problem.. My Dr. Said its normal.. And your stomach gonna adapt with this and fix it. :D

So don't worry.. I'm like you LOL

Thank you. Now I know it's not just me. Has it improved for you at all?

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It's normal. It does get better over time. I used to have to literally pat the center of my chest to get the burps out. It helps. Now I don't have to burp myself like a baby any longer. I had my surgery on Sept 8th. Gas-X capsules are a Godsend. There are the gas-x strips that melt on your tongue that I keep in my purse, just in case I need something more. Even though the doctors cringed when I told them I was actually using a straw, it works better for me. For myself, I don't get nearly as much air going down and I can control the amount of Fluid coming into my mouth better. I tried without. I tried with. Everyone is different my doctor said. He said, even though they tell people generally not to use a straw, sometimes, it is actually the better option for people.

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It's normal. It does get better over time. I used to have to literally pat the center of my chest to get the burps out. It helps. Now I don't have to burp myself like a baby any longer. I had my surgery on Sept 8th. Gas-X capsules are a Godsend. There are the gas-x strips that melt on your tongue that I keep in my purse, just in case I need something more. Even though the doctors cringed when I told them I was actually using a straw, it works better for me. For myself, I don't get nearly as much air going down and I can control the amount of Fluid coming into my mouth better. I tried without. I tried with. Everyone is different my doctor said. He said, even though they tell people generally not to use a straw, sometimes, it is actually the better option for people.

Thank you! I will try the gasx! =)

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