I need to burp but I can't

[macon_me 68]

It's my 4th day post op and I can't burp and it feels like a lump of air in my throat everytime I drink

[suz02 21]

You are not alone. I had surgery on Monday and have been wishing I could just burp every time I put something in my mouth. I think it makes it tough to get the proper nutrition.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

Three suggestions.

Take smaller, slower bites or sips.

Walk a lap around your home or up and down the stairs after every bite.

Learn to do what my kids called, the turtle neck. Lift your chin high and the stretch it forward as far as you can.

Burps result.

[rolosmom7 740]

I second walking circles in your house. When I was first post op, it seemed like the only thing that would help liquids go down. We have an open bottom floor so I just walked in circles (this is usually my dogs race track) but it helped a lot!

[macon_me 68]

Thanks everyone I'll try it out

[suz02 21]

Thank you!!

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[100lbgoal 23]

Also have someone pat you on the back like a baby but a little harder than usual. That really helped me, I burped everytime!!

J. King

[macon_me 68]

Also have someone pat you on the back like a baby but a little harder than usual. That really helped me, I burped everytime!!

J. King

Oh yes thank you.