I was just banded Thursday (yay!) and am now home. For the most part I feel pretty good. However, I have this odd feeling in my chest between my boobs. I'm assuming this is from the band/swelling? Does that sound right? Also, when I drink (still on liquids) I have a slightly uncomfortable feeling and then have the urge to burp, which rarely comes to fruition (much to my dismay, I think I'd feel much better If I could burp or toot). I'm obsessive and paranoid so I just want to see what ya'll think (plus it's Saturday so I can't exactly call my surgeon as this isn't an emergency). Thanks!

It's normal. And that's where your feeling of fullness will be as you learn to react to eating with a band. Remember that the stomach sits up higher than most of us realize!

I have never been able to burp very well and certainly can't "make" myself do it...I sure wish I could!

Since my surgery, nearly 2 months ago, I have wished I had control over burping. Mine sometimes start and then end with just sort of a "jump" of my diaphram...sorta like the "hic" without the "up".....or I will feel a burp coming up my esophagus and it just stops before it comes out!:thumbup:

I am really happy when one comes all the way out and I really get some relief!

I have found some relief of gas formation by taking Gas-X extra strength liquid gels. Helps with the gas formation in your intestines also!!

Good luck!

I had the exact same feeling for awhile after surgery and drinking fluids... It went away so don't panic. I kept thinking it was my heart!

Burping is the same problem... three months out and it is still hard sometimes.

I have noticed if I stand up real straight, put my shoulders back and tilt my head back, sometimes that helps get a burp out... Not everytime but sometimes.

Good Luck to you!

It's very normal. Probably you're a bit swollen still from the surgery. (not everyone is! we really are all different!) You've been reconfigured internally, the ability to burp will come back but it will take a while. Right now try to minimize any swallowed air (don't use straws now)

The uncomfortable feeling should diminish and vanish over the next few days. Just take it easy on yourself!

Yea that gas they pump into u last awhile! It will go away take gas x it helps