Question:
I burp all the time!!

Can anyone tell me....I have had two fills following my lap band and it has been two weeks since the last one and I seem to burp all the time, it's embarrassing and very uncomfortable, surely this cant be right?? It seems to be worse after I have eaten and I burp consatntly for about two hours. Please help. is there something wrong or anything i can do bout it??    — wendy M. (posted on February 27, 2003)

February 26, 2003
It will get better, as your fill loosens a bit. I am not really sure why, but think it has something to do with the slow rate that food passes through to your stomach verses the small size of your pouch. I know after a little burp I can eat a little more, just slow down, chew chew chew, and know it will get better. Mornings seem to be worse, then it losens a bit later in the day. Linda
   — Linda H.

February 26, 2003
I know exactly what you mean. Except, I don't burp. I hiccup. I have never in my life had this many hiccups. It usually happens right after I eat. I have been told that it is my way of releasig gas and that it will get better down the road. I just know how you feel about being embarrassed. I usually hiccup at the most quiet times and it gets on my nerves. Then everyone laughs and I feel even more embarrassed. See, they aren't the usual hiccups. NOOOOOO---these have to be so loud and high pitched that you can hear them probably a mile away! It is something that I have grown to live with this past month and a half. Sometimes they hurt, too. Hang in there, it will get better (for both of us). Take care! Daphine
   — Daphine C.

February 26, 2003
Daphine thank's for giveing me the infor on hipcup's. I also hipcup after eating and drinking and it is embarrassed. They can be loud and high pitched sometime's a burp will fellow the hipcup. Im 10 1/2 month's post-op and I have them daily.
   — charanewme

February 27, 2003
Trying halving the size of your bites. And doubling the time you chew. See if that helps. I find I burp or hiccup most when I eat too quickly or don't chew well enough.
   — M. B.

February 27, 2003
Are you getting too much air when you drink or eat?
   — barbara A.