I need your suggestions!

Hi, I am new to this group. Thanks to Vernette M. for referring me! I am almost 4 weeks post op. I have unladylike burping. I am taking Gas-X and Tums with no effect, any suggestions?

Janice, Unfortunately this is a part of your new life. Burping & hiccupping for me are caused by ingesting too much air when eating and eating too fast. Slow down, don't talk while eating and it might get better. Good luck, from a fellow sufferer. Otherwise Janice, how do you feel?? Getting in protein, water & exercise?? Elissa

Elissa, Thanks for your response. I have had some ups and downs, but nothing really major to complain about. I think I am experiencing some depression this weekend. It is my first holiday after surgery and I am still on pureed (most of the time). I elected to stay home and watch movies but am very bored. I am finding that alot of what I use to do involved food. I am fighting the urge to call someone and say "lets go to lunch". Your advice is good, I do need to slow down when eating. I am finding it is like teaching myself to eat and drink all over again.

Janice, Get out and enjoy the day. Go to the mall or just out and walk. Even if you sit and people watch it'll be good to get out. Home is nice but feeling like a prisoner can be depressing. I went to Panera's and had soup when I was 4 wks out. You are allowed to go to lunch sweetie. Let me know and I'll meet you. Jus****ch your choices. Elissa

Again thank you for the kind advice. I have not tried Panera's yet. That's on Kirkwood Highway right? We can meet one day this week if you are available?

Hey Janice, Welcome to the board......sorry I can't help you in the burping issue.....I was introduced to you in the hospital....How are things going with your weight loss? Talk to you later..... Hope to see you on the boards more often

Hey Shay, How are you doing? I remember you. Are you going to PRMI this Wednesday (Top 10 mistakes after GBS)? Are you still on pureed also? How have you handled the Labor Day holiday? I avoided BBQs or any social events because I was not feeling strong enough to be good.

Hi Janice, No real suggestions from me on dealing with the burpage issues lol..I just thought I'd say hello to a fellow Elktonian. Hope this finds you feelin' fine, even if a bit on the noisy side Linda

Hi Linda, Good to know another Elktonain. I have only been in Elkton for 1 year, so I am still finding my way around and I still find myself in DE for everything. I live off of Muddy Lane are you close?

Yep, very close. I'm just a few miles at the most from you. I'm just off Delancy. We should get together and have lunch soon.