Tightness and Can't Burp

[GavynsMum 1]

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.

[Humming Bird 275]

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

[andrea0121 28]

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.

[rheaosun 0]

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!

[GavynsMum 1]

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!

[Alicia Jones Hall 0]

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