Since I am new to this subject and website...(banded Friday, July 12)...I am reading abbreviations and acronyms for the first time ever. I think I just figured out that "onederland" must mean a weight under 200. Is that right? Can anyone throw out some abbreviations and their meanings so I can celebrate your successes with you? I am starting to feel less of an outsider with my nose pressed up against the glass looking in...lol!

Onederland = weight in the 100's

NSV= Non scale Victory

PB= Productive Burping

... I think I'm forgetting a few lol.

Welcome btw!

NSV is non scale victory. Something changes due to your weight loss. Crossing your legs, sitting in a chair and your hips don't rub the sides. Things like that.

PB is productive burp. When you eat too big a bit, don't chew enough and/or eat too fast you salivate and spit up similar to a baby spitting up.

Those are the 2 used a lot.

Congrats on your surgery and good luck.

Congrats on being banded ! Yes, Onederland means 199 or below, ( Like the old Toyota truck commercial says " Oh what a feeling !!!!! " ), WSL means weight loss surgery, NSV means a Non Scale Victory, (like your pants getting looser but it doesn't show up on the scale) etc.............. Anyone else have some ?

Here's a very similar topic to help you out!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/173277-lapband-acronyms-wlspbnvs/page__hl__nsv#entry2025133

Very helpful! How about Bandster Hell...I'm sure I don't want to go there, whatever it is...but would like to know.

Very helpful! How about Bandster Hell...I'm sure I don't want to go there, whatever it is...but would like to know.

Bandster Hell is the time period between when you're banded and when you have adequate Fluid in your band. The reason is, it take most people multiple fills so before they hit that "sweet spot" you get little help from your band...hence bandster hell.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer, Missy. One other thing, I would like to include on my ticker (or maybe a 2nd ticker) how long I have been banded and/or my BMI. When I tried to create a second ticker, it took my "weight ticker" off. I notice you have BMI and weight included on yours. Also, how do you post your motivational quotes?

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer, Missy. One other thing, I would like to include on my ticker (or maybe a 2nd ticker) how long I have been banded and/or my BMI. When I tried to create a second ticker, it took my "weight ticker" off. I notice you have BMI and weight included on yours. Also, how do you post your motivational quotes?

My ticker isn't from this site. See, we used to be able to use outside ones but they bogged down the server so now we can't. But, I don't care for the styles on this site so I still use my old ticker and just screen shot it to post on my signature line here. I know, tedious and time consuming, but I like my ticker lol.

The quotes are in my signature, too. If you go to "edit profile" then under "settings" you'll see a tab for "signature". That's where I put the quotes

Thanks, Missy! You're definitely a wealth of knowledge

Onederland = weight in the 100's

NSV= Non scale Victory

PB= Productive Burping

... I think I'm forgetting a few lol.

Welcome btw!

Thanks. I have been trying to figure out what PBing is also but was afraid to ask. LOL

What is a plication? I thought it was complication and someone's spell check wasn't working but I've seen it a lot.

What is a plication? I thought it was complication and someone's spell check wasn't working but I've seen it a lot.

Plication is a new procedure where they fold your stomach and staple it together. It makes your stomach smaller. They usually do it with the band, but most insurances do not cover it so you have to do self pay for that one. I wanted it done but my Dr.'s office had not heard of it yet, that is how new it is.

~~~Stephanie.

I asked about plication but my surgeon does not do the procedure, it's too new.

OK thank you! Will it help at all with slippage?

Thanks' date=' Missy! You're definitely a wealth of knowledge [/quote']

How true! I have learned so much from Missy that I actually look for all her responses! Believe me, we all missed when Missy got very sick . We all missed her posts! Thanks Missy!