Post op sleeve questions.

[kaleia 12]

Hi everyone! I was sleeved last Thursday, 3/8/18. Doing well with pain. I can get at least 48 oz in a day, however every time I drink I get mid epigastric pain and I either burp or hiccup after. Is this normal?? How long does it last? Is it because of the surgical swelling?

[allwet 868]

burping belches yep very normal. my doctor suggested to exhale before drinking to minimize the air swallowed.

i also walk around right after eating or drinking even if just for a minute or two it seems to help me.

there is only just so much room in there now and air that made no difference before sure does hurt now.

good luck and if the pain continues ask your surgeon about it.

[BrittneyH 45]

yes. I burp all the time. It helps.

[jenondaway 33]

I burp a lot (sleeved 2/12/18) and also get hiccups more than I ever used to. I also get up and walk around if I start feeling uncomfortable, sometimes even a sip of Water can cause discomfort but it does help to stand.

I also have a ridiculously loud tummy now. I'm hoping it will quiet down eventually. LOL

[jezzica26 0]

I was sleeved 3/8/18 as well and i have severe gas pains. It’s caught in my rib. I have walked and walked and walked. Taken gas x and a heating pad and nothing. Any ideas?