I just have a question... how long will it hurt when you need to burp? I feel good other then the sorness in the tummy. It is just the burping thing it sure hurts I know it has to heal but was not sure how long it could take. If anyone could help me with this that would be great.

Hi there,

Congratulations on getting your band! I had mine put in August 31st, and spent four days out of work. I had a lot of burping and gas that first few days, and it didn't feel very good. It went away, though, and is no problem now. Hang in there, you can do this!

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Rebecca

I just have a question... how long will it hurt when you need to burp? I feel good other then the sorness in the tummy. It is just the burping thing it sure hurts I know it has to heal but was not sure how long it could take. If anyone could help me with this that would be great.

Tori, same with me! At first it almost feels like a burning pain in the esophagus! I hope it goes away soon.. :wink2:

It slowly goes away....I'm 9 days post-op and I still get pain but it's better. Try drinking something warm.

Also, hold a pillow over your tummy when you burp. It will help support the abdomen and lessen the pain somewhat.

I used a heating pad and it helped with pain and gas. Give it a try.......hope it helps.

same for me to torri im 2 days post-op i still have alot of gas and soreness around my stomach but other than that im okay, i just wish the gas would go away!

Edited November 15, 200916 yr by cymone_tx92

Hi! I was banded on the 10th, and it still is really painful to burp. A little better today than it has been, but it is still something I was prepared for! I hope it passes soon, too!

When you feel the pressure of needing to burp, try leaning forward (support yourself if you need to). I wait a few seconds (sometimes a little more) and up comes the air.

It took me a few days after the surgery to figure this out, but it helped immensely in relieving the pressure and getting the gas out. The pain was horrible until I learned how to get the burps out.

Thanks everyone . Your advice really helped. Funny thing I was talk to my husband and I needed to burp ....I leaned over for something and WOW out came the air . It felt so good. It is now day 4 and everything is going great!!!!! Thanks everyone for the help:thumbup:

I just have a question... how long will it hurt when you need to burp? I feel good other then the sorness in the tummy. It is just the burping thing it sure hurts I know it has to heal but was not sure how long it could take. If anyone could help me with this that would be great.

When you have to burp or you feel gas, sit up and rock back and forth with a pillow pushed up against your stomach. It helps a bit. Most of all make sure that you are walking as much as you can handle because it really does help to move that gas around.

I had surgery on 10/23. It took me about a week to get rid of all of that gas and start feeling better.

By the way. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!