Gastric Balloon Forum
The gastric balloon is an alternative to weight loss surgery for lower-BMI patients. It is an inflatable silicone balloon that helps fill the stomach so patients can eat less food and lose weight. This tool recently received FDA approval as a non-surgical tool to treat extreme obesity. Some examples of gastric balloons currently offered are Orbera, Easy Life, Duo by Reshape, Medsil, Allurion, Spatz, Endoball and Obalon.
A growing numbers of weight loss surgeons are now performing Endolumenal Bariatric Procedures without incisions. As an alternative to incision-based surgery, surgeons are using natural orifices (such as the throat) to insert the tools and equipment they need to help you win the battle against obesity. Some examples are the Stomaphy X, Endobarrier, TOGA and Rose procedures.
This is the forum where you can talk about the balloon and other Endolumenal Bariatric Procedures, their pros and cons, your special diet, and your experiences with the intragastric balloon or other Endolumenal Bariatric Procedures!
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@Ms skinniness EEEKKK· 0 replies
i'm jumping up and down so high. soooo happy to see you again. sounds like you are back on program!! seeing you again put a tear in my eyes!! please stick around - newbies et al can use sound advice from returning Vets like you! - you have made me day! hugggs kathy
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I watched this video yesterday and I am so happy it did, it sure made me smile. Its a good watch if you've got the time.
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I was approved by insurance last week and got the call today to schedule my appointment! I'll be joining the Loser Bench on Aug. 22nd!· 1 reply
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Happy Monday all! Well, I hit my step PR today during my walk - 4k steps. It's not much, but it's progress so I'll take it. And I wasn't dizzy after I got home. I wish I could have stayed out longer since it's so beautiful out, but I started feeling a bit woozy so it was time to pack it up.· 4 replies
I also increased my calories from 800-950cals, so I'm wondering if that's what is helping with the dizziness. In the grand scheme, I know it's a low amount of calories for anyone, but it's like I almost feel guilty for eating "so much". I'm only 5 weeks out as of tomorrow, and I've seen people posting 600-800cal/day at 5weeks. I'm 6'0 and I'm wondering if that may have anything to do with it. I don't want to undereat if that could be what is making me so tired and dizzy, but I also have this fear that it's a slippery slope and before I know it I'll be back to overeating. Of course, I'm doing all that I can to prevent that, but this is something I feel I'm gonna worry about until I learn to trust my sleeve more.
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Hon, I think it's great you upped you calories. Your height does make a difference too, so good job. The time I want to walk and keep on walking is always in the mornings as I'm taking my kids to camp. But then it sucks, cause I can't and have to go to work. Lol. I did a small workout at home this evening though. Progress...that's key; not perfection. 😊 Keep up yours.
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Morning walks are so great. I wish I could get myself to sleep before 1 or 2 am so I get up in the morning and get out there, but I tend to stay up late :/
"Progress...that's key; not perfection." - Great line! I will be sure to keep that in mind. Thank you!
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I am 6 weeks out and I can eat close to 800 calories so I think you are doing well. You are taller so I do think you will need more calories.
If you are worried about eating too much just make sure your meals and snacks are 4 oz or less. It is very hard to overeat when you measure out your portions. I am easing into my workouts just like you are. I think this is smart because you don't want to injure yourself.
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Thank you for the advice. The only food that I eat over 4oz is my cottage cheese and apple sauce which comes out to 6oz in total, but it takes me about an hour to eat.
Yes, I am also worried about injuring myself. My knee pain is improving and I noticed I haven't had an attack of plantar fasciitis in some time, but I worry about overdoing it on my knee, so I'm still babying it.
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Today is my 8 month Surgiversary!!! I'm down 90lbs from starting weight, down 113lbs from my high weight! I'm so close to Onderland I can taste it! (It's low carb, so I'm sure it's fine.)· 0 replies
I celebrated by starting off the day with an hour at the gym. Did 30 minutes on the treadmill completing Week 3 Day 3 of the C25K and then did the 30 minute express workout at Planet Fitness!
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