Hi! I am new to this and have a lot of questions! I haven't even had my intial consult yet-- it is scheduled for Wednesday. I have a 35 bmi. I am cautiously optimistic that insurance will cover it. If not, I won't be able to get banded.

Could someone answer a couple of questions I have? First, I 've been reading some of the discussions. What is the rationale for not being able to drink with meals. Is that a permanent thing? Also, what is BPing?

I look forward to being part of this board and hope to be banded soon!

Robin

The rational for not drinking with meals is that the liquid washes the food out of your pouch and therefore you will be hungry quicker. It is important not to drink thiry minutes before or after each meal. I had my surgery on December 18th. I am learning too. The only thing that I can think of the BPing means is maybe burping. I have never been a burper, but now that I have the lapband I burp a lot. At the support group meeting I attended last night someone said you burp b/c air comes up from you larger stomach through the band and into your pouch causing you to burp. It makes sense to me. I hope this helps.

That totally helps! Thanks so much!