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donna12    742

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I have an appt Thurs with my surgeon for my next fill, I'm 9 wks post op and every time I eat about 10 mins later I hurt right in the middle of my chest, not a stuck episode, believe me, I've had experiences with that, 4 to be exact. This is an aching feeling like gas feeling or pressure almost like I need to burp but can't. Today, I decided to experiment, I took a gas-x after each meal and it subsided but tonight the pain was awful, oh and I get nauseous. Sometimes I eventually burp or it does develop into gas or the pain subsides after a couple of hrs. After my last stuck episode I am careful and chew really well and eat slow. I'm not sliming, PB'ing, just the pain. Is this normal?

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cfurrey    53

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I GET A DISCOMFORTING PAIN LIKE THIS AND IT IS GAS I EAT SLOWER NOW AND I DONT PUSH THE GAS I WALK AROUND AFTER EATING AND IT HELPS ME OUT ALLOT!

' FEELIN IT '

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judych    225

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I have an appt Thurs with my surgeon for my next fill, I'm 9 wks post op and every time I eat about 10 mins later I hurt right in the middle of my chest, not a stuck episode, believe me, I've had experiences with that, 4 to be exact. This is an aching feeling like gas feeling or pressure almost like I need to burp but can't. Today, I decided to experiment, I took a gas-x after each meal and it subsided but tonight the pain was awful, oh and I get nauseous. Sometimes I eventually burp or it does develop into gas or the pain subsides after a couple of hrs. After my last stuck episode I am careful and chew really well and eat slow. I'm not sliming, PB'ing, just the pain. Is this normal?

I wonder... is it the amount you are eating? how much each meal are you having? Some people dont have obvious signs when they have had enough... do you notice, at any point, a difference in how you feel when you are eating your meal? could you try cutting back on your portion and see how you go?

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Mayasgram    351

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Could be Gall Bladder... ask your Dr. That is exactly what happened to me. If you don't have a gall bladder then it probably is gas. But check out the Gall Bladder when you start losing weight lots of folks need gall bladder surgery Hope this helps.

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I would say it is a sign that you have eaten too much.

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donna12    742

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I wonder... is it the amount you are eating? how much each meal are you having? Some people dont have obvious signs when they have had enough... do you notice, at any point, a difference in how you feel when you are eating your meal? could you try cutting back on your portion and see how you go?

I'm not sure, I guess I could cut back but then I would get hungry more often. I'm glad I'm getting a fill this week. Guess it could be the portion size. I will keep this in mind. thx.

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donna12    742

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Could be Gall Bladder... ask your Dr. That is exactly what happened to me. If you don't have a gall bladder then it probably is gas. But check out the Gall Bladder when you start losing weight lots of folks need gall bladder surgery Hope this helps.

I do have gallstones present and have had probs with it before surgery. So this could be the problem...

My surgeon is aware of it and he said my gallbladder may have to come out at some point but wanted to wait till I healed completely. thanks for letting me know about you. Something to think about.

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donna12    742

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I would say it is a sign that you have eaten too much.

I eat about 3/4 cup of food right now and I have 4.5cc's in my band. I currently get hungry about every 4 hrs, I mean hunger pains, stomach growling, the whole nine yards. I do try and recognize to stop and then after about 15 mins I'm satisfied. In the mornings I have to usually, drink a Protein shake because I can't tolerate anything, too nauseous. I will try and cut down on portion size, thanks all for your suggestions. I love this site.

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judych    225

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I'm not sure, I guess I could cut back but then I would get hungry more often. I'm glad I'm getting a fill this week. Guess it could be the portion size. I will keep this in mind. thx.

some people have smaller meals and four meals a day. If this continues perhaps you could look at doing that?

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I alSo feel like I have to burp but can't. I am six days post op, does anyone else have this problem and what does it mean? And how can I make it stop? Thank you for your help!

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judych    225

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I alSo feel like I have to burp but can't. I am six days post op, does anyone else have this problem and what does it mean? And how can I make it stop? Thank you for your help!

i do feel for you. My experience with burping as been..... the problem was there immediately post op with me. Ive had ongoing episodes with it. Mainly now when im eating. Ive learned to just stretch my arms back over the head and put my hands on my head to expand my chest a bit and it usually works well. sometimes in the middle of a meal it happens and then i know i havent been eating properly. Usually its a sign for me that i need to slow down.

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i do feel for you. My experience with burping as been..... the problem was there immediately post op with me. Ive had ongoing episodes with it. Mainly now when im eating. Ive learned to just stretch my arms back over the head and put my hands on my head to expand my chest a bit and it usually works well. sometimes in the middle of a meal it happens and then i know i havent been eating properly. Usually its a sign for me that i need to slow down.

thank you, I will make a note of this and try it.

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judych    225

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thank you, I will make a note of this and try it.

it will help you a lot. the last comment i made i intended to write more but was interrupted. lol. It seems to me that lifting the arms like that opens up the ribcage enough to help the trapped air come back up. Ive never had so many issues with burping before surgery. it wasnt a problem at all. For some reason it seems to come with the surgery and im not sure why it happens. i just know that now its an issue that i contend with nearly every day . You will get practised at raising your arms to help get rid of the air... lol... i just hope i never have to do it in a restaurant.. lol. I dont have to do it when i eat slowly and wait between mouthfuls. its when i eat too quickly and im distracted that the air seems to get trapped and then i have to get it back up again. i hope this has helped you a bit.

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