Hi All,

Something that's been bothering me for a while... I knowall about the joys of PBing. It's something I can deal with.

However, I do have a worry about "traditional" being sick.

I do a lot of travel. It's inevitable that sooner or later I'll eat something that gives me food poisoning.

So, what happens when food has passed through the pouch, is sitting in the normal stomach area and then suddenly needs to come back up again?

Does it come up ok or is it a time of terrible risk for a bandster? If so, any ideas on how to make the process as easy as possible?

If, say, kneeling down is better than standing up then I'd love to know.

Cheers

Rich

well, any kind of PB/throwing up is not good for the band...

i've thrown up a few times with my morning sickness and it HURT. i found it easier to stand up straight and then bend at the waist...

i was also advised the same as a PB. you throw up, go on liquids for at least 12-24 hours.

good luck and happy travels!

Hi All,

Something that's been bothering me for a while... I knowall about the joys of PBing. It's something I can deal with.

However, I do have a worry about "traditional" being sick.

I do a lot of travel. It's inevitable that sooner or later I'll eat something that gives me food poisoning.

So, what happens when food has passed through the pouch, is sitting in the normal stomach area and then suddenly needs to come back up again?

Does it come up ok or is it a time of terrible risk for a bandster? If so, any ideas on how to make the process as easy as possible?

If, say, kneeling down is better than standing up then I'd love to know.

Cheers

Rich

Rich,

I was worried about that too and asked my doctor. He said that if I got sick to go to the doctor immediately. The band prevents you from throwing up what has gone into the stomach. They also said if I were to go out of the country to take a needle with me. The nurse said that doctors that are use to chemo therapy could remove some of the Fluid from the band. She actually went to a hospital in California and no one knew about the band and she had to take some fluid out herself.:thumbup:

I just hope I never get sick.