Question:
I am 7 mos post op, open rny, and my burping is getting worse. Everything I eat,

or drink seems to make me burp for about 2 minutes! It is getting a little embarrassing. Does this mean I am stretching my pouch?    — Marilyn C. (posted on June 30, 2001)

June 30, 2001
I also would like to know the answer, if there is one. I am 6 months post op and the burping seems to be the same but no signs of letting up anytime soon.
   — Lisa B.

June 30, 2001
ARE YOU DRINKING WITH MEALS? I NOTICE EVEN WHEN I DRINK JUST ALITTLE AFTER EATING I WILL BURP AND BURP...SO I DON'T DO IT OFFTEN:) HOPE THIS HELPS DOWN ...50+ PDS !!!!
   — Sandra B.

June 30, 2001
Open rny 3/19/01 & I'm having the same problem. Maybe were eating to fast. I don't drink & eat at the same time, so that can't be it.
   — socco58

June 30, 2001
I burped a lot the first few months but I am a year post op and I don't burp quite as often. For a while I passed gas real bad and brother does it stink. My family would have to leave the room or roll the windows down in the car. ;) I told my spouse payback is... well you know. I do not pass gas as much anymore but it still smells pretty bad sometimes.
   — MARILYN H.

October 22, 2001
Im post-op just 6 days, and I also have been burping. I have figured it out, though, its because I am eating too much. When Im full, I burp, and thats when I know I need to stop. Its kind of a built in wanring light for me LOL If I would eat one more bite, Im sure Id be hating it. Ive never been one to stop when I was full, I always pushed the linmits, so, Im glad its this obvious for me. It might be different for you, but, pay attention to the signs... they are there.
   — Kerry P.

March 19, 2002
My doctor told me that your stomach is smaller now and it can't hold all the air that your old stomach did. You don't realize how much air you swallow when you eat.
   — Ann K.