Morning all!

Just want to get clarification because I have yet to throw up. I was banded on 4/13/09 and need some reassurance and/or a reality check. Now, when one regurgitates does it affect one's band at all. I mean, is it safe, so to speak? I'm still on liquids and the closest I've become to bringing anything back up is from not having had a bowel movement in 5 days.

Keep hearing about food getting stuck and that scares me. I just keep picturing this tiny hole that the food is able to pass thru and the thought of eating real food is scary(although I can not WAIT!)

OK, enough..thanks guys.

Sheila

Edited May 2, 200917 yr by dubbee
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Let's just say it's coming!! I had not thrown up at all until I had my first fill. It's something that happens, the band has it's 'on and off' times sort of...times it will be fine and times you'll feel every ounce of food attempting to go down. When it comes back, it's fairly simple (for me) due to all of the excessive liquid your body creates. And, most times, prior to throw up, sliming occurs and that's something you'll know when you feel, see it and do it! Hang in there. I was banded on March 12, 09 and have lost 47to date.

Actually, I've been banded over 10 months and I haven't had the need to "throw up" at all. A couple times times a productive burb might have helped, I even tried to force myself to, but was unsuccessful, just some sliming. BTW, it is not technically "throwing up" or "regurgitating" but rather a burp preceded by the food that is lodged in your esophogus. At least, that's what I understand. So, dubbee, don't automatically assume this is something in your future. Also, it should not even be an issue until you start eating solids and start getting your fills and some restriction anyway. Just relax about it. When you get off liquids, and start eating food, remember to chew your food well, eat slowly, and stop eating when you feel a tightness in your esophogus area. Follow those rules your Doctor told you about. If getting stuck often becomes an issue tell your Doctor who may decide you are too restricted.

Most important, be patient with yourself. Don't expect a rapid weight loss right away. You will get there in time.