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[fisue]

Hi all
I was banded on the 10th Jan and have had my first fill about a week ago, I had 2ml inserted at the time of the operation and then another 2ml a week ago, so 4ml all up. I can eat everything if I eat slowly, which is good, but I seem to swallow a lot of air and I can be quite uncomfortable until I do a small burp, though some times it just feels like a bit just escapes back up and I can't rally stop it, or don't want to as it makes me feel better. I also think I am somone who generally swallows a lot of air espescially if nervous, and now that there is a restriction I notice it where i didn't before, has anyone else had this problem and what did they do?
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[Shiraz]

Well I'm glad you wrote this post . I can relate , I was just saying today that I must be swallowing wind every time I stand up I get little pain in between ( and a bit lower than my chest ) that would be under my breasts

[sheep]

I find I burp a lot now, and it seems to help me eat food. There is also a lot of noise in my oesophogus as I eat which is awkward as I have a really quiet work place. I'll be honest, I've been banded for just on 4 years and it doesn't go away and I don't really have a solution. All I can say is teach yourself to do it silently because it makes eating a lot more comfortable!

[columbine]

I got a lot of gas before banding. Am worse now... but it comes out in cool growly noises like a tiger... hehehe, I am so easily amused. Definately feels better getting it out, but being post op still getting it out can be uncomfortable.

[kip]

Glad to hear the above comments - I'm on day 4 and burping like a trooper - also crampy pains around the diaphragm - like a 'stitch' that moves - raging headaches and mild backache. Is this normal?

[rosmay]

my kids were impressed i could belch way better than them- go with the flow if it helps

[Nofluba]

Hey kip. I am day 3 and have that stich feeling as well. Also burping a bit as well.

[kip]

Day 8 and still burping like a pro..... and yep, the kids are impressed too . Pains have gone away only to be replaced by hunger pains - what would I give for a tub of mash & gravy right now...............?