I am 6 months post op and things are wonderful... except... I cannot stop belching. Please let me explain. It DOES NOT matter what I eat, when I eat, how much I eat, or if I eat at all. This is not only after I eat. The belching is constant and all the time. I do not use straws, drink carbonation, or smoke. I take activated charcoal, fennel seeds, and a prescription probiotic. I have called my weight loss center/surgeons office and was told that they have only seen it twice and it went away on its own. This start 2-3 months after surgery and has not gone away.

My chest hurts, it is embarrassing, and tiring. I don't know what to do. Has anyone been through this? Has anything helped? Does it go away? I cannot live with this. When I say excessive I get maybe 45 seconds in-between burps. This is ALL day EVERY day.

I stress the issue because people either don't believe me (think I am exaggerating) or don't understand the full extent of it. I am debating seeing a Gastroenteritis.

Please help!

I have the band and I feel ya! Heaven forbid I have to bend over in public within 4 hours of eating. Sounds like sashquash is nearby. Lucky for me if anyone notices...my hubby takes the credit for it.

Seven month's out have the same problem (both ends). My doc said its normal with WLS

MaryD625, I don't know what on earth that is about, but I'm with you - see a gastroenteritis if your WLS surgeon is not helping. Something sounds very off.

I am belching excessively too. Everyday all day, it is quite annoying. I have not found anything to help. I see my surgeon next week and will discuss with him. I'll let you know if he gives me any solutions.