Newly Banded

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I was just banded 4 days ago. I am doing okay. I have pain when I have to burp. Is this normal? It is also uncomfortable to take a deep breath in. Is this normal as well? Thanks for your response!

Yeah, I would say this is normal. In fact, I didn't re-learn how to burp for approximately 2 months post-op. Discomfort when breathing in??? I don't know. It could just be swelling. If it's really bothersome or if you don't feel like you're getting enough air then call your doc. I didn't experience any breathing problems from surgery.

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Starting Weight February 2006: 392
Current Weight: 217
Total Lost Since February 2006: -175
Banded April 2006

Yep, when I first got banded, burping was pretty uncomfortable for me too. It was a bit painful for the first week or two. Now, I find I hardly ever burp. But, I do get a ferocious case of the hiccoughs on a pretty regular basis now.

I don't know about the breathing thing, I never experienced that. You may want to call your doctor just to be safe.

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Banded: 4/28/06-Dr. Herrera-Jacksonville FL

For about a week afterwards my breathing was a little tight when taking in a deep breath. Almost like a long day swimming at the beach. Is this what yours feels like??

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Banded 8-9-06
Dr. Robert Pinnar
Reston, VA
9cc Inamed Band

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yes that is what it exactly feels like...its has become better though.
Thanks!

You've just been through major surgery. It doesn't seem like it because you have such tiny incisions, but major nontheless. You are going to have all kinds of discomfort for a little while. You'll be OK.

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5/9/06: 4cc at NWWLS - Everett, WA
232 H / 220 S/ 145 Current
1st: 7/14/06: 1.5 cc
2nd: 8/8/06: +0.3 cc (1.8)
3rd: 10/04/06: +.03 cc (2.1)
4th: 12/06/06: +.04 cc (2.5)
5th: 1/24/07: +.05 (3.0)

you weren't given one of those little gadgets at the hospital to get your breathing capacity back to normal? It's like an exercise machine for your lungs. You have to keep the ball in a certain section when you breath in?

Anyway....I felt that too but, the gadget helped me take the deep breaths to make it go away.

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Banded 2/13/06, S277/frustrated!/G175
4/12/06 +1.25cc, 8/16/06 +.25cc, 4/25/07 +.50, 4/26/07 -.25, 7/11/07 -1.00 due to reflux issues, 10/24/07 +.75cc, 11/14/07 -.25, 4/23/08 +.65 (total 1.90 or slightly under 2 per md), 8/20/08 only 1cc found in my band -0.25 for .75cc total now in band due to reflux issues again. 11/26/08 +.27 total 1.02 in band and having issues again :(