Ok, I have a question about burping. The past three days has gotten gradually worse. I am burping alot! It is to the point where I burp it feels like someone is slamming a sledge hammer into my chest. Also feels like that when I take a deep breath in. I have had a lot of gas since the surgery 9 days ago but just the past few days started with this really painful feeling. Also, there are times when I have to burp but can't and then like foamy stuff comes up. Does anyone know if this is normal?? I haven't had anything to eat.. just drink. The only thing is vitamins. My doc said chew up flinestones and that's all i've put in my tummy besides soup and water. Should I go to er as I do not have a doc here.

Totally normal..I had the same questions and concerns aboutthe burping..I wil ltell you what I was told...it is the gas trying to get out through your diaphram but since you are most likey still swollen that is the reason for the pain. I experienced the exact same thing post op from 1 week until 3 weeks post op. It is also the reason you can't burp... I do not know about the white foamy stuff though , I never experienced that part. As the swelling subsides the pain decreases and you will be able to burp. Hang in there~