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I keep reading about how horrible pbing and vomiting is with the Lap Band. I'm kind of scared and starting to panic! Does it hurt bad? Do you have any warning when you start? How long does it last? Sorry to ask so many questions. I'm not allowed to for a couple more weeks, but I'm scared to eat normal food! Can you handle it on your own, or does it end up as a trip to the ER?

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Jilly - don't freak out! I was banded on April 27th and I have followed my diet as directed. I have not vomited or PBed at all. I just remember to chew well and eat slowly.

Each person is different - you journey will be your own - don't let the experience of others derail you. Take it one day at a time!

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I hate throwing up more than anything in the whole world, and I am surviving PBs. :biggrin:

Before I had good restriction, it was usually one good spit up that I knew was coming and the pain would immediately go away. It was usually from too big of a bite or something not chewed well enough. Now that I have more restriction, it doesn't come on as quickly, but I always have LOTS of warning. And one good spit up doesn't always cure it.

It's not fun, but it's not that bad either. And if you are really stuck, believe me, you'll be happy to PB. Being stuck really sucks!

But it's all worth it - totally and truly.

Amy

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Thanks guys! I feel a little better!

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Jilly, don't worry! Just follow your post-op diet carefully and be gentle with yourself when you start back on normal food. You'll be fine. Getting stuck is uncomfortable, but I always know about a minute in advance (or more) when I'm going to PB. I've never had a situation where I couldn't get to a restroom in time.

The tradeoff of not feeling like cr@p about my weight every day really makes things like sliming and PBing no big deal at all! :smile2:

Hang in there -- you will be fine! :laugh:

Catherine

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The best part is that it does NOT come out your nose like when you really vomit.

I hope that helps. :smile2:

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Thanks guys! Catherine55 you're right! I am always so uncomfortable around ppl because of my weight! I just have to be very careful what I eat as to not pb or vomit. Thanks! :smile2:

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