Regiratation

sunshinenh · April 15, 2007

Have been "regirgatating" my food. Toward the end of a meal or even up to 1/2 hour after a meal I feel a burp, but instead of a burp it is a bit of chewed up food. No pressure or pain like when I am overfull or trying to eat too much. Does this happen to anyone else? Does anyone have an explaination? Any input will be very welcomed.

joe7777 · April 15, 2007

I'm no expert, i'm not even banded....but that pretty much sounds like PB...a productive burp.

Edit: It's what happens when something eaten can't go down due to restriction has to come back up

juliegeraci · April 16, 2007

Yes, its a productive burp. You need to listen to your body and not take that extra bite. You are getting too full too quickly. Slow down okay.

sunshinenh · April 16, 2007

I always thought a PB was a major blow out/vomiting event. Now that I stop and think about it, you are absolutely right. Thank you for helping me see what I really didn't want to. I will slow it down.

juliegeraci · April 16, 2007

You're welcome. Keep this in mind when you are eating. There are sensors at the top of your stomach. When the pouch fills up it will send the full signals to your brain. That takes a few minutes. Eating slow is what you want to do. Small bites of meat the size of a pencil eraser is what you want. If you are eating more than 1/2-3/4 cup of food at once you need a fill. I can only eat 1/2. Julie

sunshinenh · April 17, 2007

Thanks for your input Julie. I have been pushing it for months now. Am scheduled for a fill on Wed. Ate dinner very slowly (40 min) tonight, guess what - no pb. I really appreciate your helping me face the music...

juliegeraci · April 17, 2007

Great job. I feel really good today. I haven't PB'd all day either. Ate my tri tip in small bites and took my time. I think I was actually able to get 2 oz down tonight.