I am 7 days post op and having horrible beltching (it hurts). Also had a little applesauce today and my chest hurt right above the breast bone. Was that what being full feels like?

I still burp like a longshoreman! I am not use to doing this loud burping (mom taught me better) but sometimes, I just can't help it.

You probably ate the applesauce too fast and yes, it does hurt!

Hey Dana,

The chest pressure and belching right after surgery can be gas. I had gas chest pressure for about 2 weeks. Make sure you eat slow, even when you move on to mushie food and then solids, eating slowly is so important!

The pain you feel under your breast bone is the band, it sounds like eating too fast is the culprit here. A for feeling full, its not painful. The pain starts when you over-do it, which can happen quickly (an extra bite!).

Good luck!