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PB = "productive burp" A PB is when a bandster either 1) eats too fast 2) eats too much 3) swallows too large of a bite, or 4) eats something the band doesn't agree with. It is analogous to vomiting, except not as "violent" (at least not for me). The food is stuck above the stoma, so it comes up pretty easily....more like a cough-up or a burp-up than a true vomit. It is not pretty, nor does it feel good. PB'ing can be minimalized by following all the doctor's rules.

Ok debam, I have my fingers crossed for you! Good luck!

That's why you have to search diligently, Russ. Some will tell you Dr. X is a god.....then some will say he's a butcher. Keep looking, weigh the opinions, and make the decision that's best for you. Good luck!

Hi jamiru, welcome to lapbandtalk. Unfortunately, we have very little in common physically, so it'd be difficult for us to "compare", LOL. Good luck!

You mean that stuff isn't real?!?

You forgot the obligatory evil laugh!

Hey, we share many of the same political views, Dan...er....Diablo. I agree that most of the illegals are hardworking. The thing is, America has limited resources. Let's fix things for American citizens, then look at immigration reform. Yeah, the conditions are pretty rough. I went to college in San Marcos, and went to Matamoros (sp?) once. The poverty was pretty bad. I can sympathize with anybody wanting to improve their quality of life....but at the same time, we have to be real about how much further the American taxpayers can go. Shonda, that's a fantastic theory, but it just doesn't play in the real world. Did you know that Mexico is hyper-vigilant about letting south Americans cross into their southern border? All he did was hold them until the police showed up. If he were really evil, he would have just killed and buried them. He has 12000 acres....that's a lot of body-burying room. I wish I had that much.....but now I've said too much. That's right....the first line of liberal defense is to cry "racism". And America is essentially an evil country. Eh, you're not going to win many debates with that, BJean. Wrong. Rush is far right wing. Ann Coulter is far right wing. Neither have shows on Fox. The most right-wing person on Fox is Sean Hannity, and I don't watch his show. Fox is a conservative network, not a right-wing one. There are even *gasp* conservative democrats (called "blue dog" democrats). And all other networks are moderate???? That's funny. Lol....yes you are....."America hates Mexicans because they are racist" (justification)...."Conditions are really bad there" (justification)..."Big money's greed invites them here" (justification) Heeheehee...agree 100% All the dude wants to do is run his ranch without people destroying his fences, outbuildings, Water supply, and livestock. Do you have a fence around your house or apartment building?

Don't forget my personal fave....charcoal-lined drawers. Amen. I could have lost at a much faster rate if I strictly ate only healthy food.....but there is quality of life to consider. I'm happy losing at a slower pace, knowing I can occasionally eat something "bad" if I want to. The band has helped with my portion control, which is EXACTLY what I need. That's why the band doesn't feel like a "diet" to me. Too late! I already blame the patients. There's an old healthcare joke that the job wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the patients...

I resthent your mockery, madam! No big deal, she was sent to a county hospital....hey wait...I work in the equivalent of a county hospital!! I'm sure there will be no repercussions for the poor hospital that has to eat this bill.... What's the big deal? That's how I look when I take my shirt off....except my lips are smaller. *record scratch*

Meetup just to meetup?

dog party!!!

Hey, I'm still here! VD day? They have a day for that? Guess the wife'll have to get me another gift this year. Woah, that's a lot o' beef! 2 quarter pounders add up to.....well...math skills aren't what we're talking about here. You bastards! How come I was not invited to this lunch?!? 6 hours and I'm there. And don't give me any of that "you're a quivering bowl of jelly in Houston traffic" stuff, either. Hey, my thoughts exactly. Damn Marti Gras....... Here's hoping I push us off the number of the name of the beast.

Well....I don't think I would. I know some others on here that might, but I think it's a little intrusive to give a very strong uninvited opinion. See, your post where you explain your rationale has some valid points....but the fact that you had to explain why you did what you did tells me you came on a little strong. Ok. That's the thing. Headhunter was exactly right on some things. Every surgery has it's risks, and they all should be researched extensively (the good, the bad, and the ugly) before you make your decision. I just thought it was a little pushy to give unsolicited advice. Maybe it's a cultural thing?

Any big name groups playing?

Woah! That control! That form! I give your performance a "9.8" (2/10 point deduction for not wearing a leotard (sp?) LOL

Hang in there, skeeterbait. Your time is coming!!

Um....this is usually why we opt to get the band. Do you mean that your surgeon / insurance is mandating that you lose a certain amount of weight before they'll band you? I'm a little confused.

I second what wasa said. Also, here is some food for thought..... How exactly can your doctor tell that you're not too tight? This is a very subjective feeling. I suspect he probably gave you some radiographic dye to swallow, and when that went through, he pronounced you "not too tight"......well, that would be all well and good if all you subsided on was the xray dye. However, you eat real food....and no matter how much you chew, real food isn't going to be the consistancy of the dye. Are fill costs killing you financially? I think I'd probably try a bit of an unfill and see if that helps resolve the PB problem. If the small unfill doesn't help, then you can always opt for more testing.

Hey, allright serenity! w00t!!

Hey, good luck with your surgery, Meg!

So far so good! I'm getting close to my one year anni. We'll see how much I've pulled off in a year.

Too bad Arizona doesn't believe in the sanctity of private property like Texas does....

Not bad niceguy.....I'm just afraid that in a backwards way, that would turn into charging people more that *do* use the insurance. I guess you can tell I'm a little cynical about the insurance companies. I'm glad I'm not the "healthcare" czar.

So, just so I have the story straight, Jazz posts basically "I'm having my consults done at hospital X" and headhunter sends an unsolicited PM with a horror story?!? Nice, dude......real nice.

I fathered my first son when I was 7. Just because I'm so macho....