Lots of gas when I try to drink

[Jon_gets_skinny 53]

Hey everyone,

So I had my surgery yesterday, got the leak test completed and all is well to start my clear liquid diet. My question is, every time I seem to drink something, (I’m only taking very tiny sips) but I get serious like gas burping pain... has anyone had this feeling after surgery? If so, how long did it last?

I cant drink as much as I should because of this awkward burping gas I get.

Thank you!

[Colorado Cowgirl 170]

I couldn't eat or drink much the day after surgery. I mostly drank Water an ounce at a time very slowly. I am only two 1/2 weeks out and frequently burp and pass gas. I always feel better when I do. I think it's normal.

[Jon_gets_skinny 53]

So when you drank Water, you get a lot of gas in your stomach too?

[justmetj 421]

I had it and it would happen even when I stood up. I think there's a lot of residual gas left in our system after the surgery not to mention swelling. It was like a dull ache at the top of my stomach/chest area when I would drink and it felt like I had to burp but couldn't. Heating my liquids, even the Water, helped me a lot. It went away after about a week.

[Jon_gets_skinny 53]

Thanks for the reply justmej, that helps ease my mind a little bit because that’s exactly how I’m feeling. Like stomach/chest area have a dull ache like I have to burp but can’t. So glad that this is normal feeling

[OhMyGracious! 26]

My dr recommended gasx chewable. Some of the gas is from the surgery. It goes away after a few days. I’m Day 7 post op. If I gulp, it hurts. Really have to pace myself and sip, sip, sip.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Walk around, sometimes the motion will free it up a little. And like prior poster, warm liquids and things help.😋👍😝

[Jon_gets_skinny 53]

Thank you! Warm Soups definitely helps and been trying to stay active by walking around everyday. It’s been slowly getting better so going to give it a few more days.

[solymar2 4]

I'm having the same problem 5 days post-op. Warm liquids hasn't made it any better for me.

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[Frustr8 7,886]

This may sound dumb but put your heating pan on your tummy , it might help relax things enough that the gas burps up.

[xring3 39]

You may have to get used to it. I had my sleeve surgery in 2013 and still have constant gas. Good luck.


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