GalleyGal 26 Posted November 14, 2009 Hey everyone! I was banded last thursday and I've already lost 12 pounds, very happy. I feel great now, still a little sore in my tummy, like I did 1000 crunches, but other than that I'm good. I'm able to keep down all my liquids, yogurt, pudding, etc., but everytime I eat or drink anything I get a couple of hic-ups and burp a little, it's almost like a combination of a hic-up and a burp. Anyone else get this feeling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msrojacks 1 Posted November 14, 2009 I got my band on friday of last week, and I get the same thing! Sorta like a weird indigestion burp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom.on.the.go 0 Posted November 14, 2009 me too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charmed4Sure 0 Posted November 14, 2009 I got banded on Monday and have been burping after every meal too. It feels so much better once I let them out. Are we eating too much or is this normal ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GalleyGal 26 Posted November 14, 2009 I hope this is normal since so many of us are feeling it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120inside 0 Posted November 14, 2009 I was banded Tuesday and I get the hiccups. My doctor said it was normal because the hiccups come from the diaphram which is where all the extra gas is stored right now from during the surgery. He said it was good and it was a one way the body is releasing that extra gas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LollyMoe 1 Posted November 14, 2009 I was banded in August and I still burp after everything I eat or drink. Doctor says that some people always do it and some don't. Nothing to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ESJ11978 0 Posted November 15, 2009 I was banded on Thursday the 5th and I also get the hiccups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetkissez42061 0 Posted November 15, 2009 hiccups and burping will NEVER go away!!! Im 3 months out and STILL have it anytime I eat or drink. My bestfriend also has lapband and shes out 3 years and still has it as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowlady 0 Posted November 15, 2009 I just got banded on Tuesday 11-10-09 and I burp after eating or drinking. My surgeon said that it is most likely due to the excess gas that is trapped. I had some really bad shoulder pain for a couple days, but I'm doing ok now. I was wondering what liquids you're taking and if they're keeping you full. I felt full the first couple days, but since then it seems like I'm starving quite often. The broths and Protein shakes aren't keeping my hunger pains down. I've had yogurt, pudding and Jello too. Any other suggestions anyone can offer. I still have a week and a half of liquids. Thanks!:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GalleyGal 26 Posted November 15, 2009 Hi Snow, Congrats on your new band, this is such an exciting adventure isn't it. I felt the gas pains in my chest, shoulders and back for about 4 days, thank goodness that's gone. After about day 5 I was starving too, my stomach was growling and I was truly feeling hungry. I had tons of yogurt, pudding, applesauce, sugarfree popsicles, I got wonton Soup and didn't eat the wontons so I could atleast think I was eating a real meal. After my first full week I felt great so I asked if I could go ahead and move on to mushies. I didn't throw anything up and everything was staying down, so now I'm happy to be on mushies for a couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowlady 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks Galley! I see my surgeon on Thursday, so maybe I'll ask if I can move on to mushy stuff. I have been able to keep everything down too and have not thrown up (which is a miracle!). I didn't know I could have applesauce so maybe I'll try some of that. Friday I took some bean Soup and pureed the Beans with the soup and had that....I was able to keep that down and since it had a little more content I felt fuller. Good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericanda1973 1 Posted November 15, 2009 HI all , I got the band in august and like everyone else i burp all the time after meals. A matter a fact when that first burp comes i know i am done and full enough.The bad thing is the burps coming flying out before you can cover your mouth. But if that is the worst side effect of getting banded , i think i can live with that. My husband don't have anything on me now i can out burp any man.kinda gross but oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astrasmom 1 Posted November 15, 2009 Hey everyone! I was banded last thursday and I've already lost 12 pounds, very happy. I feel great now, still a little sore in my tummy, like I did 1000 crunches, but other than that I'm good. I'm able to keep down all my liquids, yogurt, pudding, etc., but everytime I eat or drink anything I get a couple of hic-ups and burp a little, it's almost like a combination of a hic-up and a burp. Anyone else get this feeling? I was told that those are the soft signs of being full. Some people burp, some sneeze, some hiccup. You have to be aware of them because if you eat or drink too much after you have them, you will bring stuff back up. I tend to hiccup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nonoma 0 Posted November 15, 2009 I was banded 11/6 and Yeah....burpies here too but I was a champion burper before....I am the ultimate champion now. I have to tell you....it feels so much better to get those burps out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites