HI was banded on the 17 and it hurts when I have to burp,also Iam feal hunger pains all the time I lost 7lbs in 5 days is this normal ???? any feed back would be a great help thanks caryn

think of how happy you'd be with 7 lbs in 5 days before this? Of course its fine. I don't think it shoulod hurt when you burp...how many days post op are you? I was banded on 3/12 and really feel very little surgically.

good luck

sharon:)

I was banded on 3/5 and burping is an issue for me. I can't. I think it's fine, don't force it.

hi thanks alot, Iam 5 days post opp,your right I do feal happy that I lost the 7lbs so far thanks caryn

I burp all the time since I have been banded. All bandsters seem to burp more since we have been banded. I can't tell you why this is, but I don't think it matters much.

I am sure it won't hurt to burp once you are healed. If you are hungry, you need Protein. Has your doctor put you on Protein drinks?

burping, laughing, coughing, sneezing...it all hurt for at least a week and a half after surgery...totally normal!

A few days after surgery I could feel the urge to burp but it was painful & nothing came out...I kept waiting for the sound..but nothing came...after about 6 days of freaky out that I couldnt burp I talked to my Dr on the phone...he said the burping thing is no big deal & it happens to some... I dont have any problem passing gas the other way...LOL

sneezing is the worst for me I think, second comes blowing my nose! First time I sneezed, OMG!!!!

remember childbirth!!! this is nothing.....everything has its perspective

hahahahah

sharon;)

Lots of good advice on this thread:

What are the pains from? Gas, fullness, or surgery?

Also, be sure to walk, walk, walk!!! Even if only for short distances! After I started the above thread and got everyone's advice, the best thing that has helped was the heating pad and walking!

I can't believe some folks can't burp. I have to watch it or I could embarrass myself. I have always been able to burp really well. Now the burps have changed a bit. It's like they are deeper and frankly last a really long time.

I can't believe some folks can't burp. I have to watch it or I could embarrass myself. I have always been able to burp really well. Now the burps have changed a bit. It's like they are deeper and frankly last a really long time.

OMG...I am not the only one! I feel so much better. My burps are so deep and so long (sometimes I have to stop cuz I am out of breath and start again):cursing::biggrin:

I USED to be able to do that BEFORE surgery---I'm only 4 days Post, so I REALLY hope that I am able to do that AGAIN!!! It would feel SOOOOO good!!!!!! My husband gets "mad" at my daughter and I cuz we sit around and burp...hehehe...what can I say, I'm a guy's gal!

Hey TEX--down south, huh? From San Antonio originally! :biggrin: Miss it!

Alright, this is what the pains are from. I am a nurse and I have witnessed lapband surgery for gallbladder. When they place the tools into your abdomen they fill your big fat old stomach up with "gas" like substance in order to have room to use the tools. Depending on how much they put in and how much escapes before "aborting" your surgery you are left with the gas discipating after surgery. It is common to have left shoulder pain after surgery and sometimes just rumbling in your belly. The more you walk the more the gas is released. It is normal.

I agree, I have no problem burping...but if I eat too much I do find myself having the urge to burp and nothing comes out and thus feeling uncomfortable. We are just beginning...

sharon;)