Burping a lot?

[graziellabs 28]

I am almost four months out of surgery and everytime I eat I burp a lot. Is this normal? I don’t know if I am eating to fast or is this just something some people get. I spoke with some other people who have had the gastric sleeve and they don’t get this. Has anyone experienced this?

[Mhy12784 423]

I mean I dont know the full context of your experience. But burping is a tell tale sign of GERD. And considering many people who get a sleeve get GERD, theres a very decent chance thats it. And near guarenteed if you have other symptoms

[AuDBall 32]

I had surgery on 12/13, and I am burping a ton!

In reference to the above comment, I have had GERD for a few years that is controlled with Prevacid. Since I had a hernia repaired at the same time I was sleeved, doc said my chances of continued GERD post surgery are really low. Not sure if that helps any but just thought I’d share my experience!

[graziellabs 28]

I had a hernia repair also but I am almost four months out I don’t think I could still have gas. I have had a lot of heartburn lately. I guess I can ask the doctor when I see him on the fifth.

[dreamynow 136]

I burp a ton after I eat. I think because at dinner I’m really hungry and eat too quickly and it’s mostly Protein. lunch is lighter like tuna or Soup so I burp less. My kids make fun of me and sometimes it’s really too much burping. I really do not think it’s GERD. I don’t even think burping a symptom. I have no pain or acid reflux. And I take the med for acid reflux because of the surgery. I think it’s because my tummy gets full and there’s excess air as it’s trying to digest. When I eat more slowly and not denser foods the burping is less. Maybe try that and experiment with softer meats. Try eating more slowly. I think when I eat quickly I eat too much which causes the burping.

[JavaKnut 104]

Any time that I eat fast, or take big bites - burps for sure. Eating slowly, small bites, and chew a ton - no bad burps or discomfort. Drinking big gulps also burps. I am talking about burps right after you swallow - within minutes, not like 30-45 mins later. Right after surgery, I could take literally drops of liquid as a sip, and have huge painful burps. Crazy. That went away with time.

[izz cast 7]

I burp all the time I’m about 6 mo post op. Burping is a sign that you are full. If you’ve eaten too much you will burp a lot and even get sick, or at least I do. Totally normal. Maybe watch what foods are worse and your portions. Heavy Protein will fill you faster and cause more burping.

[Joe88 5]

i'm about 3 weeks out of surgery and I belch a lot after drinking (also hiccups, which are just awful) I also have bad GERD. I'd maybe consult your Dr. it could be something simple as changing you antacid meds from one to another.

Best of luck!

[orionburn 1,024]

I'm in the "it's normal" camp. Depends a lot on what I eat, how fast, etc. Usually it only happens when I get an overly full feeling. Not sick or pushing the limits...just that "oh I shouldn't have had that last bite" type of thing. They aren't huge burps. They're little ones that seem to want to work their way out over a few minutes time. I wouldn't worry too much about it.