Burping after fundoplication ?

I burped when I had my first liquids in the hospital post NF. So you may be able too.

Hi sammy,

I was able to burp little burps immediately after the surgery, and worried that it might mean my wrap wasn't tight enough.  The surgeon had told me I wouldn't be able to burp, but when I could, he said that it would be a benefit, and not to worry.  You can burp out air/gas without allowing reflux throught the wrap.  It was a big benefit.

Those who have trouble with bloating during recovery become gradually more comfortable--with less bloating as healing progresses.

In the beginning I always took BEANO before eating gassy veggies and it worked great.  I'm 4 years post op, and get bloating VERY rarely...maybe once or twice a year. 

The last time it was in August when I was celebrating my son's engagement with some champagne.  Champagne is a no-no unless it's a small amout.  I had two glasses!  Anyway the bloating doesn't last that long.  Once the gas moves into the lower GI tract it subsides, but it does escape out the back door!

No need to worry!

Take care,

Denise

I am able to burp a little also. I am 4 days post nissen fundo.

I'm three days post and I can burp some little ones.

My surgeon come in and told me I wouldn't be able to burp I'm sitting in the hospital now waiting for the surgery :-(

Hi Sammy,

My surgeon told me I wouldn't be able to burp, too.  I began little burps the first day.  Maybe he means you won't have the ability to muster up your own big belch like you can now.  Post-Nissen, it's more the stomach's choice, but generally it takes care of burps quite nicely!

Good luck!

Denise

Sammy, congratulations!!! The first few days get some getting used to (read: they can be very difficult), but you can do it! If you get any kind of tummy ache or you feel nauseous, I recommend a Zofran suppository (so you don't have to drink anything) and someone rubbing your back. It was almost like being a baby again, where the gas was very painful.

My personal story: I hit the morphine switch like there was no tomorrow while in the hospital. The next day at home, I'm not sure if it was because of that or what, but I was a bit nauseous, and my surgeon wouldn't prescribe me anti-nausea meds! So I called my primary care physician and asked him to call some in -- that helped SOOO MUCH!

Now all you have to do is recover. Congratulations again!!!!!!!!!

If you feel pain in your shoulder, follow Denise's advice - walk around the hospital. The pain is from the gas.

Hi Sammy,

Welcome to the Wrapped Club! Dave beat me to the punch!  A night nurse told me to get up and walk right away.  She said that whenever I got up to go to the bathroom I should take a walk, which I did.  I did laps around the nurse's station (dragging my IV pole along with me) quite often the whole time I was in the hospital. 

I thanked that night nurse many times over, and definitely found that the more I walked, the less shoulder pain I had.  There was a direct correlation between the two.

Hang in there.  This is the toughest part of recovery--it'll get better!

Happy healing,

Denise

Hi everyone I am having my nf on Monday how long are you in hospital for

I had my op yesterday afternoon stayed over night n came home this evening it varies though especially if you have open you'd be in a lot longer

Congrats, Sammy! I hope this is successful for you had my hybrid floppy wrap done in mid October. I was originally only able to burp when drinking/eating (the air that gets trapped with stuff going down, not a true burp). But I noticed the last several days, especially after cheating over the holiday with food I shouldn't probably be eating, that I had a legitimate burp, several times. Glad to read that other people actually do end up being able to burp. I was terrified that I broke my wrap but I am guess that it's just the body learning to adjust. Hope you are feeling well!

John:

A lot of people still have the ability to belch, post-surgery, especially those who had a floppy wrap. It is possible to have the wrap become irritated and cause some discomfort, and it not have anything to do with having reflux. You may notice a twinge if you don't chew something properly, overeat, or have gas. Congratulations, you sound like you are doing well with your recovery!

Sharon