Burping/belching post-op?

[ddaisie00 2]

I just had VSG surgery on Monday (4 days ago). I was told to expect burping and to be passing gas while in the hospital.

However, it seems that I'm burping even MORE now that I'm home. I'm on a liquid diet, with a target of 40 grams of Protein daily. But, am burping almost every 10-15 minutes.

Have other experience this? I just am curious if it's 'normal' or something I need to contact my surgeon about.

[Yaberhoo 358]

I tend to burp when I drink or eat too quickly. You are still getting rid of the gas as well. I would call this normal.Are you drinking with a straw? This can introduce gas into your stomach and should be avoided. If you have Gas X strips, take them.

[ddaisie00 2]

Thanks for the quick response! My surgeon specifically said no drinking from a straw. I have been taking 'baby sips' but will try to take smaller ones and hope it helps. Thanks!!!

I tend to burp when I drink or eat too quickly. You are still getting rid of the gas as well. I would call this normal.Are you drinking with a straw? This can introduce gas into your stomach and should be avoided. If you have Gas X strips, take them.

[Yaberhoo 358]

Gas happens. It either comes out one end of the other. You will sound like a small frog for a while. All perfectly natural. Just wait until you develop your "I'm full" trigger. I do a single hiccup that sounds somewhere between a hiccup and a burp.

[jane13 2,256]

@@Yaberhoo @@ddaisie00 - I would also hiccup post-op those first few weeks when I was approaching "full". I still hiccup/burp but not like those first few weeks