So far so good, except a little sore. However, when I get done eating or drinking i have these massive burps. Loud dry heaving burps. No vomiting or slime (have not experienced this yet ) . I am in mushy stage, I am so unclear on the water consumption. Is it at the solid stage I start waiting after I eat to drink? Or does that begin right away? Also how do you manage to sip water after a good work out? I mowed the lawn today and was so hot, I came in a guzzled (very natural) then realized crap I need to take small drinks... How do you train yourself to do this ? I have no burping after the water. It is food, and V8. Thanks in advance.

holy cow - my personal opinion is that your body is telling you that you're doing too much! At my post op today, I was told no exercise (other than short walks) for a month post op because the stomach is still very swollen. not sure mowing the grass when you're 1 1/2 weeks post op is a good idea, but I'm glad that you're feeling well enough to do so....but be careful, ok?

So far so good, except a little sore. However, when I get done eating or drinking i have these massive burps. Loud dry heaving burps. No vomiting or slime (have not experienced this yet ) . I am in mushy stage, I am so unclear on the Water consumption. Is it at the solid stage I start waiting after I eat to drink? Or does that begin right away? Also how do you manage to sip water after a good work out? I mowed the lawn today and was so hot, I came in a guzzled (very natural) then realized crap I need to take small drinks... How do you train yourself to do this ? I have no burping after the water. It is food, and V8. Thanks in advance.

I am also experiencing the burping issue. I am only 5 days post surgery. I am only doing the liquid diet. I thought that the burping was just the excess gas trying to work it's way out of my body. However, the burping is getting a little stronger each day. I am just concerned about any pressure that this might be putting on the newly implanted band. Any suggestions?

I am 6 weeks post op and have the burps and you know what still -i saw my doc yesturday and he said this is normal and will ease up over time ....boy I hope soon