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fischer    6

fischer
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Hey all. I am now 8 days post op and I'm getting extremely annoyed about the fact that I can't burp! Met with my doctor for my post-op yesterday and he explained I may never be able to again. EVER? SERIOUSLY?! I am in need of some serious input people!

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drehn88    251

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I thought the same thing as you, but after the healing is over you will burp...and be relieved every time you do! :)

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rmalikone    108

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Sometimes you need to move the gas out the other side. Not trying to be gross but put your head low while on your knees and have your backside up high.

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NWgirl    574

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I can burp like a champ still haha. It will come.

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parisshel    1,892

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I think everybody has trouble burping right after the surgery. But eventually everything settles down and you will burp. It will be a proud moment!

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kbush    176

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Sometimes you need to move the gas out the other side. Not trying to be gross but put your head low while on your knees and have your backside up high.

Does that work??? I feel like I need to relieve some pressure. I was banded today and my belly is tight.

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lellow    1,713

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Nope. I can't burp. I didn't burp for over 3 years :). For some bandsters, burping is something we just can't do. One of the reasons I suspected I was leaking in fact was because I not only lost restriction but suddenly could burp again. I have not burped since being rebanded 2 months ago.

Honestly, your body adapts and initially it all comes out the other end (sorry TMI) but that settles eventually too. My boyfriend thought I was the most delicate of princesses because I didn't ever burp when we started dating, now he knows I just couldn't!!

I really don't miss it. :)

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aviva1979    375

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Does that work??? I feel like I need to relieve some pressure. I was banded today and my belly is tight.

Same here - walking allowed me to burp. I've been counting them and announcing them to my nurses :)

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kbush    176

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Same here - walking allowed me to burp. I've been counting them and announcing them to my nurses :)

I think if I burp I will feel better. I've been walking inside my house. I can't go outside because of the humidity. Humidity and my asthma are not buddies.

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SashaWLS    412

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You'll burp. Trust me.

This!

Seriously. Give it time. I remember getting really sick about a month after surgery and ended up throwing up---throwing up the biggest burpy-retch you ever heard!!! It was AMAZING!! I still remember that!

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kbush    176

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This!

Seriously. Give it time. I remember getting really sick about a month after surgery and ended up throwing up---throwing up the biggest burpy-retch you ever heard!!! It was AMAZING!! I still remember that!

The gas is finally flowing!!!

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rmalikone    108

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Does that work??? I feel like I need to relieve some pressure. I was banded today and my belly is tight.

Yeah it works, I learned it form my wife.

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srussell8    111

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Does that work??? I feel like I need to relieve some pressure. I was banded today and my belly is tight.

Yup - it really does - and trust me - it was a welcome relief!

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