Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

WARNING!- I Was a LapBand "Orphan"



Recommended Posts

hi everyone - was wondering if someone could define BPing. I'm seriously considering the surgery but keep hearing people refer to this 'bping' as embarrassing etc... it's really worrying me!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

PB is almost always user error. If you eat too fast, swallow too big a bite, or a bite that isn't chewed well it can get stuck. That's uncomfortable. Resist the urge to take a big drink to move it; that just makes it worse. Stand up. If it doesn't move, you may find that you are "sliming" .... lots of mucus and saliva. This is paving the way for that bite to come back up easily. And come back up it will.....just that chewed up bite. Not at all like vomiting because there's no heaving, no stomach acid, not all the contents of your stomach. JUST THAT BITE. Not good table manners and therefore, a bit embarassing. But, as I said, you usually get a little warning. If you're out, leave the table and take your napkin with you in case you have to catch the bite before you get to the bathroom.

It's not the end of the world and as long as I really do take small bites, chew well, and swallow it before I take another bite, I don't have a problem.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I too was an orphan. Went to a big city, but again no one wanted to accept me when they didn't do the surgery. I persisted until a nurse in one office said she would have the doctor review my medical records. From August til December no follow-up/help/advice.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

:smile: Thank you. Your story means the world to me. It happened to me and I am now walking in your footsteps. Thank you for putting the words that I have been feeling.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Gosh your story is our story and it makes this new journey of mine easier to make. Thank you. I hope I find myself within the next year because I miss her. I'm very happy you found you again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

hi everyone - was wondering if someone could define BPing. I'm seriously considering the surgery but keep hearing people refer to this 'bping' as embarrassing etc... it's really worrying me!

I could be wrong, but I think the abbreviation people have been using (PB) stands for productive burp. I haven't seen BP used before, but I'm still a newbie.:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That was a great story ! Thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are describing my experience with my weight. I am not an "Orphan" but the invisibility it right there. Even my husband has ignored me. I am 3 months out and have lost 40 pounds. I feel better but there is another 65 pounds to go. I am walking early in the morning because it is SO hot here in Texas during the summer. Right now I am in a slump and the scales are not moving. After reading your post, I feel much better. I want to be that flirty, exciting woman that turns heads again when I walk into the room. Thank you for your story. I am inspired again.

On The Right Track

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

:confused:

That was a great story ! Thanks

THAT SO GOOD I WANT TO FEEL GOOD WITH MY SELF TO KEEP WORKING ON IT .

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

KEEP THE GOOD WORK CANT WAIT FOR MY TRUN SO I HAVE WOUNDERFULL PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO HELP ME OUT THANKS KEEP IT REAL AND IT WORKS.:confused:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

we just came back from Cancun from having lapband both me and my husband

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×