Define "PB"

asanz · November 25, 2006

I know that PB stands for productive burp, but is it as rough as 'throwing up'?

Got my band on Tuesday in NYC, and I'm trying to really learn now that it's actually happened.

Thanks... André

StephC · November 26, 2006

I haven't been banded yet but I understand it's like a mini throw up - maybe someone else can shed some light on the subject

jahair · November 26, 2006

I know that PB stands for productive burp, but is it as rough as 'throwing up'?
Got my band on Tuesday in NYC, and I'm trying to really learn now that it's actually happened.

Thanks... André

Hey Andre! :welcome: to lap band land. I just answered someone else's question about a PB, so I'll copy what I wrote to her and offer it to you. Take care of yourself, follow the Dr. orders about Water and walking.

Good luck,

Jo Ann

A PB refers to later when you are eating solid foods and have restriction. food goes in, does not go down, returns to your mouth in original form. Not vomiting, because no bile involved. Accompanied by "sliming" and your heartfelt promises to never do again whatever it was you did that started this whole thing!

So take a deep breath and calm yourself. At less than a week post surgery, it is highly unlikely that you are eating anything solid enough to make a PB. It is very likely that you are burping because your abdomen was pumped with CO2 (or something similar) to give the surgeon a clear field to work in. Burping and farting and walking are good -- they do no harm to the band.

Here's a link to common abbreviations you will see on LBT.

Click here: Abbreviations and What They Mean - LapBandTalk.com - Lap Band Talk Forum - A forum for Lap Band Discussion and Lap