LAJ23 70 Posted December 17, 2020 I'm 4 months out and still cannot eat "comfortably". Every time I take a sip of a liquid or a bite of food (always well-chewed, very small bites) I have discomfort. Not all-out pain, but discomfort, like an ache. I now dread eating as it is no longer enjoyable or even satisfying, and I don't mean that I miss fried, heavy food, or junk food (I'm eating very clean), but just eating anything is a chore. Will this ever go away, or is this just how it is forever? I'm also burping A LOT. Every time I swallow something - doesn't matter if it's liquid or solid food - I'm burping and belching like crazy, and it's uncontrollable. Does this ever go away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChubRub 1,709 Posted December 17, 2020 Which surgery did you have? It sounds like you might have GERD. I would talk to your surgeon about it and see if meds can help? 1 LAJ23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STLoser 1,099 Posted December 17, 2020 Yeah I'll be 5 months out next week and I haven't had any discomfort since the first month or so as long as I don't eat or drink too fast. It sounds like you might have something else going on. I'd give the surgeon a call. I hope you find answers and relief! Sent from my Nokia 7.2 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 LAJ23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAJ23 70 Posted December 18, 2020 44 minutes ago, ChubRub said: Which surgery did you have? It sounds like you might have GERD. I would talk to your surgeon about it and see if meds can help? I had gastric sleeve. I've had constant discomfort (when eating & drinking) since the surgery. It's not nearly as bad as the weeks immediately following surgery, but it's ALWAYS there. I did ask about GERD, but was told that wasn't likely. 🤷♀️ They suggested a possible upper-endoscopy, but I don't know... The last thing I need is more medical bills and they don't seem willing to try anything like medication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshinedarlene1112@gmail.com 0 Posted December 18, 2020 I had the same thing happen. Sleeve Surgery in 2016. 6 weeks out I started having those same issue. Now I’m about to have a revision to bypass because Gerd is a side effect of the sleeve. I’m having to go back through the whole process again... 1 LAJ23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAJ23 70 Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/17/2020 at 10:03 PM, sunshinedarlene1112@gmail.com said: I had the same thing happen. Sleeve Surgery in 2016. 6 weeks out I started having those same issue. Now I’m about to have a revision to bypass because Gerd is a side effect of the sleeve. I’m having to go back through the whole process again... Ugh... I'm so sorry you have to go thru another surgery. I don't think I could deal with that. At this point, the pain isn't that severe, it's just constant and annoying. I don't get a "full" feeling like I did pre-op. Instead, I have to really pay attention when I eat as I get the discomfort every time I eat or drink, and the only way I know I'm full is when the discomfort gets really bad. It's so annoying! Good luck with your revision! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MommaJay 39 Posted December 21, 2020 I had GERD before my sleeve and my dr fixed a hiatal hernia (Nissen) at the same time as my sleeve. I have small bubbles coming up and I'm on my reflux meds for a couple more months until I'm healed, but no more belching. Previously, I could belch anyone to shame it was so bad. You could simply try OTC pepcid if you don't want go to the dr right away. If that offers a little relief you might consider going in for an RX, GERD is not fun. Sent from my SM-N975U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites