PB/Slime/restriction question

[Christy26]

hi everyone,

I have been reading all of your posts. I am learning all sorts of information! However I am also very confused...

What are you referring to when you say "Pb" or "slime"?

Also, I have read several of you say that you felt no restriction until after your first fill... what does this mean? Do you mean that from surgery until your fill you could eat anything and had no help from the band to eat less? Am i going to have to wait weeks after surgery to start losing weight at all?

Thanks for your help in learning your lingo

Thanks,

Christy

[JazzyJude]

hi everyone,

I have been reading all of your posts. I am learning all sorts of information! However I am also very confused...

What are you referring to when you say "Pb" or "slime"?

Also, I have read several of you say that you felt no restriction until after your first fill... what does this mean? Do you mean that from surgery until your fill you could eat anything and had no help from the band to eat less? Am i going to have to wait weeks after surgery to start losing weight at all?

Thanks for your help in learning your lingo

Thanks,

Christy

Hi Christy,

PB means "productive burping" and "slime" is when food gets stuck. This happens when you don't cut your food into small bite size (like a dime size) and/or you eat and /or swallow too fast. The key to this is prepare your food ahead of time and take the time to properly portion your foods by using a measuring cup. You should be having 2-3 oz of meat, 1/4 cup veggie/fruit, 1/4 cup of grain, 3 times a day and no more than 1200 calories a day. If you are doing hard core exercises, than up your calories to 1500 calories.

Take the time to eat but no more than 20 minutes. Do not eat in front of the TV either. Rather, take a small plate, like a dessert/sandwich size, and place your food according and eat your food according too...ALWAYS proteins first, then veggie/fruit and then grain (rice or potatoes). This way you would for sure get your proteins intake right away.

At surgery, your band in empty and therefore you have no restriction. It starts to happen when you get your fills and if you have your surgery at OCC, about 6 weeks out post op. It's a progressive restriction as you go. Every person's body is different. Your first fill may given you some restriction where for another person it may not. Normally you wouldn't start to feel restrictive until your 2nd or 3rd fill.

Good Luck!

[Amanda2008]

hey Dr. Miranda told me PB means pre-barfing!

I don't think the pre-filled band gives restriction necessarily, but I will say that for the first four-five days I was not hungry at all.

My appetite has returned but I have not been as hungry as before. The band is "hugging" the stomach which I do think gives some slight restriction in that you might feel full faster.

The real restriction and weight loss come after the fills...

[determination]

Hi Christy,

I am also new to this lap band thing. Just ask any of those that blog on this forum. It put a smile on my face to read what you wrote! I think we need to help, encourage, or whatever, to get Jazzy Jude to write a beginner's pamphlet on all of this lingo She is great in answering so many of our questions. As are many of the others. This is like a new language to me. We should call it "bandsters lingo". When are you getting banded? I am so happy to read your questions. Anne

[Christy26]

Thanks Jazzy, amanda, and Anne I appreciate everyones patience with me and answering my questions

Those were pretty close to what I had imagined those words meant! I am a little disappointed to hear about the restriction - i was really hoping to begin the weightloss soon after surgery. Well as long as I can avoid anything thats called "slime" I will consider myself good. lol

Thanks again ladies

[JazzyJude]

Ok, you can find a lot of great information on Dr. Ortiz's site...here's a better explanation of PBing/sliming:

A common occurrence for banded patients is regurgitation of non-acidic swallowed food from the upper pouch, commonly known as PB'ing (Productive Burping). This is not to be considered normal. The patient should consider eating less, eating more slowly, or chewing their food more thoroughly. Occasionally, the narrow passage into the larger / lower part of the stomach may become blocked by a large portion of unchewed or unsuitable foodstuff.

A single episode of regurgitation can be caused by:

• To large of a bite

• Swallowing a second bite too soon

• Eating too fast

• Not chewing thoroughly

• Eating too much

When regurgitation is frequent or even a daily event:

• Your band may be too tight

• You may have a swollen stomach due to food dislodged or repetitive vomiting

• You may be frequently displaying the behaviors listed above

[JazzyJude]

I am a little disappointed to hear about the restriction - i was really hoping to begin the weightloss soon after surgery.

EVERY PERSON'S BODY IS DIFFERENT...remember this always. If you look at some of the people's signature page, some lose a lot and some don't. It really depends on YOU. How you really stick with the preop and post op program is important. This is by no means an "easy way out" of dieting. How serious are you willing to lose your weight loss? The band is a tool and it helps us to choose wisely on quality foods to eat with our food guideline portions I've mentioned above.

So, what's the rush? It took you how long to gain the weight you increased? Give the band a chance. TRUST ME...if you devote and commit your time and energy to this lapband process, you will have a successful weight loss. You are going to have a new lifestyle change for the rest of your life. Think progressive. It's no different in thought pattern as a brand new baby born on day 1 and starts to walk on day 21...not possible, but learning and practicing can teach your quicker to walk. This is the same principal to your weight loss. Take the time to retrain your body and mind about good choices of food and habits about food, exercises and goals.

You are all going to have an amazing ride on YOUR journey ~ and all different too! Good Luck!