I am five days post op and have been experiencing a tightness in my lower chest / upper stomach where i assume my band to be placed. I have been on a clear liquid diet for the past four days (I now hate broth and the smell of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored) and just had an atkins premade Protein shake for the first time about 4 hours ago. I had about 8 oz and never experienced a full feeling while drinking it and did make a point to drink it slowly. I just have this feeling like i need to burp but cant. I go to burp and nothing comes out and i dont want to force it. It also feels like hunger pangs at times. I had the body gas from the surgery my first two days post op but nothing since then. The stomach gas has been happening since day 1 post op and I have had no problem "foofing" just burping. Also, Gas X is not working for the tightness and the inability to burp.

Has anyone else experienced this? Am i drinking to much at once?

My surgeon stated at least drinking 4 oz per hour but never stated i would have a max. I assume liquids such as shakes and Clear Liquids arent sitting in the pouch and are sliding through the opening fairly easily so this tightness isnt a to full pouch. <- With this in mind i still dont chug my drinks and am taking it slowly.

The tightness and not being able to burp is pretty normal. It all gets better with time. Hang in there and go slow.

I'm 5 weeks post-op and have yet to burp.

The tightness in the chest does go away, the only time I feel it now is if I am full...or ate too fast.

It took a couple of months after surgery to muster up even the tiniest burp. I had that same feeling you are having now every time I drank or ate. I also got really nauseated for the week to ten days post op. No worries though,,, I am 71/2 months post op now... 50 pounds down and I can now muster up a much more impressive burp. Hang in there... one day at a time... it gets better and life is good!

Thanks for the replies every one! Each day it gets less noticeable and easier to burp. And when I do burp....it feels deliciously wonderful!

Thank you for the info just had surgery 11/19/11 and Im having the same symptoms!