Just making sure this is 'normal'

[Katycando 0]

I was just banded Thursday (yay!) and am now home. For the most part I feel pretty good. However, I have this odd feeling in my chest between my boobs. I'm assuming this is from the band/swelling? Does that sound right? Also, when I drink (still on liquids) I have a slightly uncomfortable feeling and then have the urge to burp, which rarely comes to fruition (much to my dismay, I think I'd feel much better If I could burp or toot). I'm obsessive and paranoid so I just want to see what ya'll think (plus it's Saturday so I can't exactly call my surgeon as this isn't an emergency). Thanks!

[gatorgal 0]

It's normal. And that's where your feeling of fullness will be as you learn to react to eating with a band. Remember that the stomach sits up higher than most of us realize!

[DianaG 0]

I have never been able to burp very well and certainly can't "make" myself do it...I sure wish I could!

Since my surgery, nearly 2 months ago, I have wished I had control over burping. Mine sometimes start and then end with just sort of a "jump" of my diaphram...sorta like the "hic" without the "up".....or I will feel a burp coming up my esophagus and it just stops before it comes out!:thumbup:

I am really happy when one comes all the way out and I really get some relief!

I have found some relief of gas formation by taking Gas-X extra strength liquid gels. Helps with the gas formation in your intestines also!!

Good luck!

[DanBar 0]

I had the exact same feeling for awhile after surgery and drinking fluids... It went away so don't panic. I kept thinking it was my heart!

Burping is the same problem... three months out and it is still hard sometimes.

I have noticed if I stand up real straight, put my shoulders back and tilt my head back, sometimes that helps get a burp out... Not everytime but sometimes.

Good Luck to you!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It's very normal. Probably you're a bit swollen still from the surgery. (not everyone is! we really are all different!) You've been reconfigured internally, the ability to burp will come back but it will take a while. Right now try to minimize any swallowed air (don't use straws now)

The uncomfortable feeling should diminish and vanish over the next few days. Just take it easy on yourself!

[jbdiva8 0]

Yea that gas they pump into u last awhile! It will go away take gas x it helps