I feel like I need to burp, nothing happens. I had my husband pat me on the back like suggested, again nothing. Is this normal? Maybe things are swollen and it takes time? Any suggestions would be great because I think I would feel alot better if I could let out a huge belch!

I had the same problem when I was first banded. I couldnt burp at all and had that terrible feeling. Believe me it will come, it will be sore when you do, but it will get better over time. I belch and fart all the time now! lol I have no more problems with doing it now. Good Luck, I hope you burp soon!

Angie

The reason you can not burp is mst likely from the swelling from surgery. I had the same problem, it felt like it was trapped . My Dr. told me as well as other bandsters it was from swelling in the diaphram area and right under the area where the band was placed..after the swelling goes done you will be able to burp, however for me, I have not been able to burp like I did pre band and Iam 15 months post op but I sure can pass gas from the other end now

Thank you both. Burping has never been one of my favorite pastimes but I really miss it right now. It makes sense that everything is swollen and will take time.