I am 6 days post op (June 23) and yesterday I started burping...If I don't get the burp out, then the intense shoulder pain begins. I am taking small sips and small bites of jello but I still have the problem. How long will I have this problem? It is embarassing...:thumbs_up: Please help...

Thanks for the response. I was getting a little worried. I am 4 days out and looking forward to being a week out where hopefully things will be better. Walking does help but I still feel weak. I'm going to get better with time - that's what I keep telling myself.

I know what you mean....I was getting worried when I was going through it and I didn't seem to find many people who shared the same problem. All I can tell you is that I was able to walk 1/4 mile within the 4 days after surgery. And, I couldn't have done more...I just didn't feel well enough to do so. Then, at 1 week and 3 days, I walked my 3 miles which is what I did before surgery. So, just listen to your body...the gas, for me, was the worst part. I'm still burping with a little shoulder pain but not nearly like it was... At least, now I feel normal. My inscisions are losing their scabs too and it was exactly 2 weeks ago that I had surgery. Each day gets better and just take those short walks till you feel like doing more. Good luck.

Thanks, I look forward to the days ahead.

I had lap band placed on July 3rd. Yesterday I thought I was doing wonderful. Last night and today is a different story. I don't know if I over did it with drinking liquids to fast or if it is additional gas pains. I feel this uncomfortable fullness in my chest & it feels like I'm going to explode. I walk around and try to make it better but only helps for a minute. I can't get hardly any liquids down without having this feeling. Is anyone else experiencing this or do I need to call dr. I am forcing myself to drink becuase I need Protein & liquids. I'm just a little concerned cause I feel like I'm going backwards instead of foward. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Kim:confused2:

oh yes, it's gas. You've got to MOVE. Move, move, move. It is really awful, I know. I would even have trouble breathing which would cause me to panic. Ugh. Seriously, you've got to move. And, don't even waste your money on GasX...it does nothing. Good luck...with me, the gas lasted about one week. (actually, 5 days, because I didn't get it right away).

Yes, I agree gas-x not worth the money I paid. I woke up this morning after a good night sleep and feel lots better. Still have the gas but 90% better. Just ready to get some energy where I feel like doing more things.

I am one year out and I still burp a lot. I mostly burp when I am hungry and when I am full...weird huh?