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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!

148 topics in this forum

  1. Allurion Balloon Weight gain

    By ajcbutler,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,110 views

  2. Theme park

    By Shoesandbags,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,842 views

  3. Balloon procedure 3 weeks ago and still feel sick

    By Monica1962,   
    • 6 replies
    • 7,020 views

  4. Gastric balloon newbie

    By In Red,
    • 10 replies
    • 6,582 views

  5. Heartburn after Allurion Balloon

    By Loopy Lou 04,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,808 views

  6. 4 days post Orbera balloon insertion and i need help!

    By FFKiwi,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,554 views

  7. Eaten solids on Day 4

    By TheFatEagle,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,696 views

  8. 15 year old with Spatz balloon

    By Jon1rene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4,705 views

  9. Tell me it gets better

    By Talina,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,790 views

  10. Any 12th April surgery twins in the UK [emoji636]

    By aliwadkin,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,975 views

  11. No nausea after Orbera placement!

    By catqueene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,688 views

  12. 1st month diarrhea

    By OrberaSocalToNorcal,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,215 views

  13. POST VSG PAIN

    By LucyLoves0429,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4,386 views

  14. Dont waste your money

    By dal101,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,897 views

  15. Has anyone had a gastric balloon in Mexico?

    By Atraveler,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,845 views

  16. 2 Months with balloon, weight loss really slow!

    By Shirleyd90,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,202 views

  17. Any veteran gastric balloon patients?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,370 views

  18. STOP never go for gastric balloon!!

    By ideal_weight,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,848 views

  19. One month into Obalon and very pleased

    By newyorkmo,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,831 views

  20. Didn't Work for Me

    By Moose1515,
    • 5 replies
    • 9,340 views

  21. One month with Reshape Balloon

    By ItME,
    • 25 replies
    • 10,658 views

  22. 2 meses de Bariátrica.

    By Rosinalda Gomes da Silva,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,681 views

  23. General questions

    By IndyMike,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,130 views

  24. no weight loss

    By jgiggles,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6,706 views

  25. Balloon Removed and Feelin' Fine! :-)

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 12 replies
    • 18,237 views

  26. Getting Obera Gastric Balloon 5/8 - prepping and what to expect

    By May191966,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,210 views

  27. Orbera Balloon Next Week!!!!!

    By chpstick2u,
    • 31 replies
    • 14,954 views

  28. DC or other who has a gastric balloon? How it going?

    By Julie J,   
    • 26 replies
    • 12,613 views

  29. Protein

    By khavard15,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,630 views

  30. Pouch stretch

    By khavard15,
    • 0 replies
    • 5,579 views

  31. Pouch reset

    By khavard15,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,983 views

  32. Experience with the ballon

    By srocks112,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,642 views

  33. Spitting dried blood

    By srocks112,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,309 views

  34. Has anyone gone to Mexico, Tijuana to get the gastric balloon?

    By NPR,   
    • 11 replies
    • 16,570 views

  35. Balloon scheduled for 8/31!

    By Joboken,   
    • 15 replies
    • 10,592 views

  36. FDA investigating balloon after deaths

    By greenlora,   
    • 3 replies
    • 7,416 views

  37. Orbera Placed on 5/8

    By RoxGrl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,304 views

  38. 5 Weeks Out, is it normal to still be achy and distended?

    By Gracie0622,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,393 views

  39. 2nd balloon...

    By brezzytime678,
    • 10 replies
    • 10,041 views

  40. Still nauseous after four weeks with Orbera Balloon.

    By MJane,   
    • 5 replies
    • 10,299 views

  41. Advice re Gastric Balloon vs. LapBand Surgery

    By rosedagal,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,617 views

  42. ReShape scheduled in 4 days!

    By Jolly rancher,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,536 views

  43. Get your FREE copy of "Conquer Obesity: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Lasting Weight Loss with the Gastric Balloon" audiobook

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 6,421 views

  44. Gastric Balloon in Mexico?

    By sparklesinmyeyes,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,121 views

  45. Reshape ballon inserted 5/10/17

    By Spb123,   
    • 4 replies
    • 6,612 views

  46. Read BEFORE Gastric Balloon for one persons review

    By Ozbird,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,830 views

  47. Baton Rouge Balloon?

    By AKAY,   
    • 2 replies
    • 6,404 views

  48. obalon ballon

    By peterfern@verizon.net,   
    • 4 replies
    • 7,509 views

  49. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 3 replies
    • 6,742 views

  50. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,152 views

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