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I had all these fears too! But after almost two years banded it is the healthiest and best thing for my body. I can move, play, shop for awesome clothes, go work out, etc. I feel healthy!!!!! The side effects are small and even though you hear about PB, reflux every once in a great while, too much restriction or not enough...it's worth it and can be reversed!!!! I have no regrets, feared surgery just like you. It's in God's hands so that's how I look at it. I am very satisfied!

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I had all these fears too! But after almost two years banded it is the healthiest and best thing for my body. I can move' date=' play, shop for awesome clothes, go work out, etc. I feel healthy!!!!! The side effects are small and even though you hear about PB, reflux every once in a great while, too much restriction or not enough...it's worth it and can be reversed!!!! I have no regrets, feared surgery just like you. It's in God's hands so that's how I look at it. I am very satisfied![/quote']

Could you please explain what PB is? I hear that a lot!

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PB is to me...when food is coming down, may get a little stuck. Saliva builds up in your mouth, which either you belch and all goes down or you spit up a little with the small bit of food that did not get down properly. That's the only way I can explain. You are not throwing up from the stomach, more so burping up like a baby spits up a little formula. It doesn't happen often but if your band is filled too tight or if you don't follow the eating rules it could happen. Don't be scared, but you dont want it happening too much. If anyone has better description chime in. I was too tight in band recently. Very few and far between, you will know it wen it happens...deer in headlights.

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