I was sleeved on Apr 17. When I drink, which is all I can do at the moment, if feels and sounds like there is a gas exchange happening or the water is replacing gas in my stomach. Is that what the bubbling and grumbling is and does this last?

That's just your new tummy trying to figure out what the heck is going on. I'm two months out today, and will occasionally get the gurgles. It's normal, and as your body adjusts, it will be more forgiving. If you have pain or discomfort along with that, best to check with your surgeon.

Be well…

I experienced the same thing, especially the first week. After that I didn't notice it as much unless I took too big of a drink and then I could feel it. I explained it as filling a funnel too full and then having to wait for it to drain through. The bubbling and gurgling doesn't last long. It does remind me to slow down though, which is a good thing.

Thanks!

Duly noted

Matt I was sleeved the same day. My stomach woke up about 5 days later and is making some interesting sounds. As long as you have no pain odd noises seem to be common.

I was sleeved on Apr 17. When I drink, which is all I can do at the moment, if feels and sounds like there is a gas exchange happening or the Water is replacing gas in my stomach. Is that what the bubbling and grumbling is and does this last?

That's exactly what is happening, the air is working its way out as the Fluid goes in. During the first few weeks after surgery the stomach is swollen, causing a lot more restriction than you will have later on. That's why they tell you to take very small sips and bites, so the liquid and food has time to work its way through the swollen stomach.

I was sleeved on April 22nd and I do burp more than ever.

I went through the gurgling phase too. Every sip seemed to cause a torrent of gas bubble to move around in my stomach. food did it too. I was barely able to eat a can of Soup per day for those 1st few weeks.

My 1st 10 days, I lived on Crystal Light and sugar free popsicles. :-0

Edited May 2, 201412 yr by joatsaint

Sugar free Popsicles are the ticket!