Toupet Fundoplication 3/16/16 and burp question

Kristin

Regular Member

Joined : Mar 2016

Posts : 24

Posted 4/9/2016 2:25 PM (GMT 0)

I had my toupet/HH 3 1/2 weeks ago and cannot burp, as I'm surprised since it's a partial wrap. Have any of you been able to burp as time went on?

When I feel like I need to burp my body spontaneously does one hiccup and then the pressure goes away. Soon after I pass gas from the other end.

I do not bloat or have any other issues, so if this is the worst then I'm good. Sometimes I wish I could burp and then other times I like knowing the wrap is holding tight.

Thanks!

Alcie

Veteran Member

Joined : Oct 2009

Posts : 5200

Posted 4/12/2016 2:48 PM (GMT 0)

Welcome to the forum.

You're just at the beginning of healing. This was a major surgery and things will change for months yet. Swelling may be at it's peak right now. As long as you can swallow past the wrap it's OK.

Just make sure to keep eating only what you can swallow and avoiding "gassy foods." You may still not tolerate a full diet for another month or more.

Don't ask for or allow your wrap to be stretched, at least as long as you can swallow OK. Some residents want to "fix" things way too soon. Yes, you are good.

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