What does it mean to PB? What does it stand for? I figured it was some for of regurgitation or throwing up.

A PB is a productive burp, or regurgitation of the food you just ate. It's not the same as vomiting because it's not associated with a feeling of nausea and it rarely comes from the stomach so doesn't have the bile content and taste of vomit. A PB usually comes from the esophagus, which is quick to object when it's overloaded with food.

PB's can be avoided by practicing careful band eating skills: take tiny bites, chew very well, eat slowly, don't drink while you eat, etc.

Thank you for the explanation. I keep seeing it but haven't ever seen it spelled out to know for sure. Im banded...just three weeks and haven't been chewing small bites, like you mentioned and haven't had an issue but I suspect it's because my band only has a tiny amount of fluid in it. I need to start practicing though in preparation. I do try to chew well and try to drink after. Thanks again!

It's important to practice good band eating skills even when you feel like you don't need them. Even if not using those skills doesn't cause side effects, it could be harming the healing of your stomach and the settling of your band against your stomach. And as you say, practicing them now will come in very useful later on!

You're right...old habits die hard. I will try to take smaller bites. I spent all of my money on this surgery and cant screw it up. Thanks.