Question:
always burping ???

Why am I still burping? Even after 10 months post RNY? The first weeks post I had this problem and it went away but now 9-10 months post it seems to have come back...anyone have this??????? It feels like too much air is in me and I really try to eat slow...but this is even if I don't eat.    — kathysews (posted on August 30, 2009)

August 30, 2009
I was wondering the same thing. I am only 3 weeks post-op but I still have this problem with anything I eat or drink. I have 2 sisters that had the same surgery, but by a different surgeon, they denied any problems like I have. I constantly hear my stomach gurgiling, and finally will burp. I was hoping it would stop soon.
   — mel11282

August 30, 2009
I'm pretty sure it doesn't really stop. I notice it happens more when I eat gas producing foods but it still happens if not. Most of the people I know who've had surgery still burp a bit.
   — mystimel

August 30, 2009
My doctor okayed gas-X. I take one every morning and it helps. Make sure you are not drinking soda, and not drinking thru a straw.
   — lesleigh07

August 30, 2009
HI I have the same issue and have warned my family already. It mostly occurs if i eat too fast. Your pouch/stomach is not big enough for food and air that you swallow when eating...a normal stomach is. I would suggest slowing down when u eat. Also i get the gurgling sounds if i eat something that really doesnt agree w/ me...for ex if i have even a spoon of ice cream i will hear go down the whole way...i wont dump but i will cramp and make those noises...btw I had my surgery on 12/18/08
   — elimeno

August 30, 2009
My RNY was in March 2009. I still find that sometimes my stomach will make lots of sounds and other times it's pretty silent. I think it may have something to do with what I eat and also if I eat too fast and get air mixed in. It ususally only lasts 15-20 mins, but it can be embarassing. Bob Urquhart
   — rkurquhart

August 30, 2009
I had the Sleeve and haven't had this problem to the degree you guys are describing, so please forgive me if my suggestions are already things you've thought about. My WLS support group leader, a barriatric nurse who had gastric bypass, said that if you use a straw, you get huge amounts of air in. She said that if she talks a lot, she gets air in. (So if you're having a burpfest just shut up?) I have found that if I use a blender on my protein drinks instead of The Bullet, I get a lot more air. Also, just in case somebody doesn't already know, DO NOT DRINK CARBONATED BEVERAGES! EVER! I know this burping thing can be a disconcerting problem...hope this helps.
   — jtoothman