Bariatric Surgery/GAS/Bloating

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Expert: - 4/17/2010


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Good Day;

I had RNY surgery on April 8th and I am very bloated and gassy. I burp a lot. I just want to know if this is normal and can i hurt my pouch from burping too much. Also what can I use to help with the gas as my stomach is new. I have had no complications so far and I want to keep it that way but the gas and burping is annoying. I basically burp the most when I eat.  Thanks. Molly

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Molly,
It is a little-known fact that all the gas you burp comes from air that you swallow.  I suggest you closely monitor yourself while swallowing liquids (especially) and also food.  The good news is that this gassiness is more of a bother than a danger - I don't think you can hurt your pouch from swallowing too much ari or having too much burping.

Best of luck,
Dr JP

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John Pilcher, MD

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I can answer medically oriented questions about bariatric surgery including: patient selection, preparation for surgery, differences between types of bariatric surgery, aftercare following bariatric surgery. I can answer detailed questions about gastric bypass, Lap-Band, gastric sleeve, and revision bariatric surgery. I am only somewhat familiar with Biliopancreatic diversion. I am not prepared to answer insurance or other financial questions related to bariatric surgery.

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I have been a practicing bariatric surgeon since 1995. About 85% of my current practice consists of bariatric surgery, including all of the above procedures except biliopancreatic diversion. I am the senior surgeon of a 5-surgeon group. I am recognized among surgeons and other medical professionals as the most experienced bariatric surgeon in my region.

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