If I Burp One More Time.....

[Mz.yournotbigenough 22]

I was just sleeved a little over a week ago. I'm doing great with getting my liquids in. A straw is my lifesaver for me. I'm already down 23lbs including 7 lost one week pre op. WHOOP! Not bad for a so called light weight. Now here is the problem I have to burp after every sip. I know there will be gas but my god in between every sip????Please tell me I'm not alone. How long does this last. I'm on 40 mg acid reducer.

[Minckle 87]

Your surgeon is letting you use a Straw?? That's a big no-no for mine because of the gas it causes.... I'm wondering if that's what causing your burping.

[Mz.yournotbigenough 22]

Yes, my doctor actually is who told me to try it. I had issues the first few days with gulping and the straw helps me avoid that. And I wish it was that simple I started the burping immediately. I even do it eating a popsicle lol

[notime 340]

Now that some time has passed, why not try drinking without the straw and see if that helps. Hopefully you don't need the straw any more.

[missjenny 43]

yes, I am also very supprised you can use a straw. My surgeon says NO straws for life!! I know by using straws it can cause alot of bubbles in your sleeve. And maybe thats where some of your burping is coming from. I hope it gets better soon. For me I barley ever burp anymore since the surgery.

[Mz.yournotbigenough 22]

Thanks everyone. I hope it passes pretty quickly. I don't feel pain just the need to release some air. I also had to have a hernia repaired I wonder does that make a difference. I talked to my nurse and Dr. they assured me that it will improve just wanted a view from other sleevers. I feel like I'm learning my body all over again.

[missjenny 43]

I Also had a hernia repair and one of my lungs clasped on me too.So I was in some pretty bad pain the first few weeks. then when you have a hernia repair your body' been through alot more stress my dr has even said that your food restriction can be less for awhile from the hernia which in my case has been very true. But don't worrythings will get better.

[EbonyJ 5]

I'm almost 6 weeks post op and I still burp after every sip of liquid and bite of food and I don't use straws. I know some people 3-6 months out and still burp a lot. If it does get better it may not be as soon as you would like but I'll take burping over obesity any day.

[boots321 42]

Be thankful you CAN burp!!! My burper broke when I had surgery! I haven't been able to burp since and it can be miserable at times!

[notime 340]

Be thankful you CAN burp!!! My burper broke when I had surgery! I haven't been able to burp since and it can be miserable at times!

How painful! So sorry this is happening to you.

[MegInNOLA 531]

I burp SO MUCH post sleeve--still do, at more than a year out. I think it's so tight in there that it's just a necessity. I burp after every sip; happily, they are mostly tiny, silent ones, but yeah, VERY burpy. Wait until you get to the gurgle stage!!

Also, for a lot of sleevers, a big burp, maybe combined with other signals (for me, a runny nose--don't know why) means that you shouldn't take another bite. It's my sleeve's "I'm full" signal, and I have learned to listen to it or else!! Actually, at this point, I can anticipate when that's going to happen, and I stop a couple of bites before that--no longer eat until full, just eat until not hungry any more.

So welcome to the losers' bench, and definitely keep us updated on your progress!!

[Pashion 7]

I am in my 17th week and I still burp after everything I eat and drink and I also had a hernia repair. My Dr. says no to straws as well. I now go by the name of grizzly adams by my family because my burps are so loud and strong...lol Better to burp than to be overweight thats how I look at it.

Keep up the good work you are doing great!

[Mz.yournotbigenough 22]

Weeew! I feel so much better now knowing that I am not the only one. It does seem to be slowly improving. Everyone is so supportive on this forum. I can't wait until I'm further along and can possibly help someone else out.

[N-Linda 9]

I am 1 week post op and the burping is driving me nuts too!!!! I have never burped this much in my life!!!! God I hope it goes away

[lalbert 6]

I do not have the burping and I was also told NO for life which has been a challenge. I was happy to hear about the nose running signal. I am two weeks old but the last few days with mushies I have the nose running. I will know to stop immediately.