burp pain???worried

BumbleBree · June 30, 2008

I am 6 days post op today..Ive been getting pains like I have a big burp coming but one doesnt come..has anyone had this problem..and it is normal?

HeatherO · June 30, 2008

If it is the same feeling that I had, it is completely normal. I still get the feeling from time to time, specially early in the morning when the first thing I ingest is something really cold. I also notice I have a lot of small relatively silent burps but it seems par for the course with banding. I noticed that if it ever made me feel uncomfortable, I could force a burp to come and sometimes a big yawn helps.

If it ever becomes really painful, definitely call your doctor.

BostonBanded · June 30, 2008

Hi. Yes, the gas pain is normal for some people. I had it for the first couple of days post op. One of the things suggested to me that helped is GasX strips that you put on your mouth and they dissolve. It helps the gas go away. Also, walk a LOT...that helps.

Good luck.

ja4332 · June 30, 2008

hi bumblebree!

congrats on your surgery!!!

i am getting banded in 2 weeks and i was wondering if you could tell me how much swelling you have had?? i will be flying back home on day 3 and i'm curious what i should wear on the plane. i don't want to dress up but i also don't want to look like a bum.

thank you!!!

jane

BumbleBree · June 30, 2008

Yes I have tried the gas x and they do seem to be helpful! Thanks..

As far as swelling...I am just now starting to almost be back to normal.. The swelling is def. there and I would sugest wearing like gym pants..or something not restricting...even something a lil bigger...Jeans is DEF. no for me..I had some on yesterday and I had to unbutton them..the pain I was getting from the gas pushing up from the jeans was terrible. If it was me..I would wear something as comfortable as possible even if I looked like a bum lol