I keep seeing the term PB on a lot of posts. What does it mean?

I wonder...post or preband?

I think it stands for Productive Burp.

productive burp, is what it is and usually happens when something does not go down when you are eating.

oh egads

Hope this helps !

Productive Burping (PB)- or sliming is when the contents of the pouch are stuck or rejected and the food or slime is regurgitated back into your mouth .. this is due to the pouch being positioned very close to the oesophagus, the sliming is a response from your oesophagus to try get rid of the food it thinks you are choking/stuck on.

Vomiting - or being sick or throwing up etc is when the contents of the stomach, not the pouch are regurgitated.. we have all been 'sick' before were banded.

So THATS what that slime is...gross...and thanks for the info

It stands for productive burp. the problem is the term doesn't really explain what happens.When I was first told about a PB I thought it sounded simple, easy and not something to worry about. Unfortunately the truth is not quite so rosy.

The good news is you don't go around burping up food.

The bad news is that a PB can cause quite a lot of discomfort.

The important thing is to remember to take small bites, chew well, eat slowly and not overeat to try to prevent PBs happening.