Ok- I am now 2 weeks post -op :laugh, but how come I am still experiencing alot of belching even when I drink Water? I try to drink really slow- I eat yogurt-etc and it sounds like I'm a human perculator- is this normal and what advice can you give me. I am in the mushy stage- now lost 16 pds and counting.

Sherri

How wonderful that you have already lost 16 lbs, so happy for you. About the belching, all I can say is get used to it, Saturday will be my 7 month bandiversary and I constantly burp all the time. It entertains the kids...

My main concern is that I am not harming my band or stomach with the belching

I'm 2 weeks today also, I didnt see this before I just posted.... I've been belching too, but today I am sooooo hungry.

Gratz on the 16# I've only lost 12

I don't think you have to worry about harming your band with burping. Just about all of us do our fair share (and then some) of that.

Brrrrrrrrpppp...'scuse me...so , burping, huh? Ain't it grand?! It's my favorite part of being banded, really! I just love a good burp so I must not get out much.

For me, I get a little burp and that's my signal to slow down and get ready to finish eating. Few more bites is all I need. Some might call that the "soft stop" signal? It also reassures me that I have restriction, the band is there and working well.

Burping doesn't seem to pose a problem for the actual band, so you should be okay there.

Good job on your weight loss!

Burping is my "stop" sign too. If I ignore the burp, I literally hear my voice say 'that's enough now. You're done." I haven't decided to push past the voice. In mid mouthful I'll spit whatever it is out.

It will be interesting to see what I get after my first fill.

Before my band I had a horrible hiatal hernia, and I could never burp. Now when I feel one coming on, I let it rip because it feels so good, like 10 years of burp waiting to go. I can burp with the boys now. Hubby is very proud.

You guys are so funny.....Thanks for the replies. I was kinda worried because prior to my banding I was on nexium for reflux and I was told by my doctor that I didnt need it anymore once he placed my band. Also, any other suggestions for the muchy stage besides cream Soup, yogurt and applesauce.

Sherri

I cant seem to get my ticker working

Same here... ALL my life I was NEVER able to burp (when I was younger my dad would try to teach me how lol) and now I burp like CRAZY!! It's quite embarassing... LOL