Question:
strange sounds when drinking???

I have been having trouble getting in enough water. I was never a real thirsty person before surgery. Now sometimes it is a bit uncomfortable. Sometimes my throat, esophagus or stomach makes these strange growling noises. I dont exactly know where it is coming from or what it is. Sounds kind of like burps, but not a regular burp. I have tried different drinks and different temperatures. I just dont know why or what it is. Has anyone else had this? I was just curious. I am 5 weeks out from surgery, but have had not problems but with drinking. Thanks for all the help I have gotten here.    — sandyh (posted on September 30, 2003)

September 30, 2003
I am 7 1/2 weeks post-op and i have the same burbs when I drink, and now when I am full from eating. Someone told me that is good because it means your tummy is tight. The gurgling noise and feeling is the air being released from your tummy as the water goes through. I now have the same gurgling when I start to get to full when I am eating. If it continues, ask your surgeon about the gurgling.
   — cindy

September 30, 2003
Hi there. You can read in my profile that I also had the 'growlies' for a while post-op. It's just a temporary (usually) side effect of your new plumbing and the air displacement when you drink. A few times I had to take Gas X when it got really bad, but it went away after about 2 months.
   — Judy M.

September 30, 2003
It's a normal occurance...My pouch noises started to lessen at about 2 1/2 months out.
   — jennifer A.

October 1, 2003
I totally understand!! I get the same gurgling (my husband laughs at me sometimes). I am 2 1/2 months postop. I have a hard time drinking at times - it feels like my throat is too tight. After reading what others have wrote I guess it is normal and will go away.
   — laurab

October 2, 2003
Sandy, I hate to tell you this but I'm almost 2 years out and my stomach makes so much noise after I drink that people can hear it across the table form me. We all laugh about it in my house but I doubt it will ever go away. In the grand scheme of things it's a small price to pay for good health and a great quality of life. Good luck to you! - Mike
   — Michael N.

October 2, 2003
Sandy, I hate to tell you this but I'm almost 2 years out and my stomach makes so much noise after I drink that people can hear it across the table from me. We all laugh about it in my house but I doubt it will ever go away. In the grand scheme of things it's a small price to pay for good health and a great quality of life. Good luck to you! - Mike
   — Michael N.

October 2, 2003
I have the same thing. I am 18 months post and I still have dinosaurs in my belly! I am forever making people laugh because of the noises I make. They were louder earlier post op but they are still there.
   — Jennifer L.