A lesson in Productive Burping
I have experienced the wonderful phenomena of productive burping, or more rightly put, near productive burping.
Productive burping, basically regurgitating your food, is caused by eating too quickly or taking big bites of food and not chewing the food enough. The food does not travel through the little stomach pouch created by the lapband, and basically HURTS LIKE HELL!
I’m exaggerating. But it was uncomfortable – a lot!
It took about 10 minutes for the lump to pass. I couldn’t get a good breath in, and I couldn’t swallow, and it wouldn’t move back out.
Happily I have no ill effects now. I continued with my lunch after a while, and I’ve had some water since, and all is well.
I’m definitely going to remember that feeling.
The bubble above my head, from now on, says: “Tiny bites, chew, chew, chew, and go slowly.”
i burp therefore i am!
Helen, you’re doing a great job. I have huge respect for you. It can’t be easy. Keep at it. They say perseverance is the most important ingredient of success.