I am 2 years post. I have been eating and drinking horrible since the holidays. Drinking 8 to 10 beers twice weekly was a normal thing for me. Of course when you drink you get hungry, so snacking was normal too. I know what I have been doing was no the right choice. Now, I gained 10lbs. I am very upset and plan to get back on tract.

In the last week I started having a burning feeling under my ribs and I burp more then I ever have before. Big burps! I called my dr today and was honest about drinking. He said that I have caused inflammation in my stomach lining and need to start taking Prilosec once a day.

Has anyone been in my position? I need help I know. Did I stretch my tummy? I hope not. Any positive input would be appreciated.

Hi there. Do you have your gall bladder still? I am definitely not a Dr, but the burping makes me wonder if it's gall bladder. When my gall bladder went bad I had severe pain right in the center where my ribs come to a V. And a lot of burping.

I am only 11 weeks post op so I have no idea about stomach stretching or being in your position. That said, you've come this far, so you know what you need to do to get back and track. Don't panic and go back to to the basics to reset you're mentality. Avoid carbs and stick with Protein to break the cravings. Good luck and hang in there.

Edited January 26, 201610 yr by HopeandAgony

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I still have my gall bladder. Something to think about. Thanks!