Hi Everbody,

I have had an amazing recovery since the surgery 11 days ago and I think that lulled me in to a false sense of security.

It was explained to me today, by a lady in the intro section of this forum, that what I should be eating at the moment haS MORE TO DO WITH THE BAND SECURING IT'S PLACE, AND NOT ABOUT WHAT WE CAN TOLERATE.

i'VE BEEN EATING VERY SMALL AMOUNTS OF (whoops,just noticed the uppercase) lots of things eg: eggs, grapes, cheese, crackers, mince, cereal and a tiny piece of chocolate.

Now I'm paranoid that I've done damage.

Does anyone have first, or second, hand experience in doing what I've done? The only things I've had trouble with are chicken and bread.

Take care all,Rachel.

Hi Alex,

Everytime I read a message you've posted it really has extra meaning for me because I'm about the size that you started off at, and you always have something relevant and interesting to say.

Thanks for your input - it really gives me inspiration.

Take care, Rachel.

P.S: Yes, I know I have to get one of those info things happening at the bottom of my messages, but for a computer moron it's a bit daunting. It's like instruction manuals - I just look at them blankly.

I get little tiny burps alot since the band.

They dont hurt at all. Sometimes they are tiny gurgles...

This happens if I drink a dixie cup of grape juice (3 ounce cup with ice)

I am assuming these are not PBing.

The times when I felt my chest was being stampeded by horses and it felt like I had to belch/ heartburn but it wouldnt come and my chest hurt so bad and all that...

(When I was still in the hospital trying to get down ice chips)

I assume THOSE things were PBing..

Am I right??

THANK YOU

Mine usually happens when I've not chewed enough and I can usually tell as soon as I swallow it's gonna happen. This has been one of the hardest things for me to change is gulping my food after I've gone too long between meals. When you get that golf ball feeling, don't inhale, it makes it much worse.

Nykee, welcome to the world of post lapband lol

You will burp gurgle and do all kinds of new things

PB stands for Productive Burping. Different people describe it differently. To me, it means: When things start feeling stuck, a productive burp, usually causes whatever was stuck to finally(sp) go down. Or worse case scenario, a productive burp can lead to a throw up--it depends on how fast or big the bite was. It is Not a throw up, but, a liquidy burp. I remember having them to some degree before band, but, you will definitely be able to tell a difference.

Well, When I start to eat..I am sure I will experience it again...

Nykee,

FYI too, If you feel a heartburnish feeling in your chest, or all of a sudden a weird sensation in your chest that means something is going down slow. STOP eating at that time. If you continue eating with this feeling, you will more than likely have to throw whatever it is up, and it will not be a pleasant experience. Even though it is uncomfortable (the heartburn like feeling--to me it's like taking a pill and it getting stuck---but stronger) usually it passes after at least 10 minutes, but, sometimes it takes longer/shorter. Eventually most of the time, it will go down. I have had times where it lasted over an hour and I finally gave up because I just couldn't handle it and threw it up, but, I try, when I have to throw up to use my throat reflexes and not my stomach muscles to do it.

I know you haven't started eating solids, but, I wanted to give you a heads up. I wish I had known about this board when I had surgery, it would have really helped. The first time I had this happen to me, I thought I was having a heart attack.

Rachel,

I sure wish I would have found this site prior to now. I'm 2 weeks out and have been eating some not so good food. I ate 1/2 of a taco today for lunch with some refried Beans. I ate some baked potato tonight for supper with a few pieces of moist grilled chicken. I'm supposed to start soft foods tomorrow. I just found this site tonight. The reason why I have eaten off of my Dr's orders is because the nurse at his office was banded in December and told me that I should eat a 1/2 piece of pizza before I get my fill (end of next week) because I won't be able to eat it after that. She said she eats 1/2 taco but chews it very carefully and very well till it's mush. Now, I'm VERY afraid, I have also screwed up my band. I've been eating this way for the past few days...

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is... Your not alone in your fears...

Zoe's mom

I am going to have this surgery done next weekend, May 6th and I am so scared, I haven't received much information about it .. I just want to know if it hurts after the surgery and how this "after lap band diet" works.. Any one ? You can e mail me at: AlovelyMorena@aol.com THAT WOULD BE OF SO MUCH HELP !!!!!! PLEASE :help:

Hi I noticed that you had a slippage and are going to get re banded I was wondering do they use the same band? Is the cost the same as the first surgery? I heard that the cosst of the band it self was $4000 so I was wordering if that should happen to me would it only cost $4000 to get rebanded should I slip? I had to self pay $8000 for the surgery with Dr Ortiz in Mexico and I dont think I would be able to come up with $8000 again, Maybe $4000 but that would not be easy, I so want this lap band to work I am just 4weeks out of surgery my first fill is in 3 weeks, how did you know your band had slipped what were the symptoms and do you know what caused it? Thanks and I am glad to see you are still making progress and not backsliding is a miracle.