Post surgery gas, back pain....

Hi all.  I haven't posted much lately.  I have been home recouping from surgery and just didn't feel much like sitting at the computer, if you know what I mean. I do have some concerns though, and was hoping someone had experienced the same.  After drinking my protein shakes I get the worst burps and gas pain.  I sip them slowly and don't use a straw.  Is it normal for a while to get get the burps?  Also, it sounds like a have a growling bear in my esophagus, lol.  Lower back pain.  It won't go away.  Just a consistent ache.  Anyone else have this after surgery and know the why? On a good note.  I stepped on the scale this morning and in the week since surgery it says I've lost 19.5 lbs!  Just amazing to me 

Nola - congratulations on joining us losers!  Yes, I frequently got the burps -- even with sipping slowly.  Now I get them if I eat too fast.  I have to excuse myself, go outside and belch like a drunken sailor for about 5 minutes.  I sometimes will get the hiccups if I eat too fast also.  I had lower back pain after surgery, but I had three blown discs and had been put in a bed that inflated to turn coma patients in the hospital by mistake.  Ouch!  Sounds like you're doing well on the weight loss.  I hope the pain subsides soon. Linda

oh yea the burps I had forgotton about those. Yes i had to stop using the blender to much air in the shakes. it does get better 

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! My surgeon wanted me to take pepcid daily to help with the indegestion. I also get it still now if I eat too fast, or don't chew properly. It happened tonight, and I am just starting to feel a lttle better. UGH!!! Oh well, I remember feeling very nauseated and gassy when i was an early pre-op. Good Luck, and yes try not to blend the shakes if you can, it was too much air in them for me too!! Christina

I really appreciate the advice.  I have stopped blending my shakes and it helps soooooo......much! 

Awesome Nola, Glad we could help!!! I am glad you are feeling a bit better, it is no fun feeling sick to your stomach and full of gas. Yuck!!! Take care of yourself. Remember to keep those fluids coming. Christina