

And I can spread out my breakfast time when I’m not watching the clock to be sure I’m dressed and ready to leave for work no later than 7:20am. I don’t have FBS problems on weekends because I wake up more leisurely (post 5:30 most days) and start the day with a cup of coffee, putting off breakfast (usually yogurt with a little bit of fruit) for at least an hour.

Anytime you end up PB’ing, the best thing for your stomach is to go onto liquids for a period of time, allowing your stomach to settle without causing further swelling. If it feels stuck–just stop! Then in a half an hour or so, try some fluid, and stick with fluids for a few hours minimally before you try again. If after a few bites, you still feel good, then proceed as usual with your meal. Let it hit your pouch and allow the pouch to accept it, after a couple of minutes-serious minutes, as in 120 seconds-not just a few seconds-try another tiny bite. What is suggested for issues with first bite syndrome is to begin the meal with a couple of sips of a very warm liquid-water, tea, coffee-small sips of it hot! Then take the tiniest bite imaginable-chew well, and wait. When it does this, then anything added after will only hurt and cause you to PB. For some reason the esophagus, and therefore our pouch will sometimes spasm, and tighten up when we take the first bite. Here is a great explanation of what’s happening and how I should handle it:įirst bite syndrome is not uncommon. It’s been happening several times a week lately, almost always on a weekday. I’ve written before about productive burping before and this is sort of a variation on it. First Bite Syndrome is something I’ve just learned about but recognized as an explanation for the throwing up I’ve been doing lately. Be sure to wait for 30 minutes to start liquids again or hiccups can pop up if you start drinking too quickly.Ģ. When they happen while eating, stop and put down the fork/spoon and put the rest of the meal away for a later meal or snack. This post is really from me to me, to remind me of some lapband issues I’ve encountered recently, and to record a status update.ġ.
