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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!

149 topics in this forum

  1. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 3 replies
    • 6,860 views

  2. Balloon in Austin TX

    By twins2016,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,311 views

  3. "Interesting" Food Finds ...

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,329 views

  4. An average day?

    By Sailor Doom,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,135 views

  5. Drinking during meals when you have a balloon?

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,074 views

  6. Balloon Insertion Week of March 21

    By ophelia150,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,268 views

  7. Balloon procedure done

    By ahchancey,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,882 views

  8. Abiliti Gastric Pacemaker, Intrapace Gastric Pacemaker

    By utahgirll,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3,356 views

  9. Tell me it gets better

    By Talina,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,885 views

  10. Balloon stuck?

    By brezzytime678,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,223 views

  11. Gastric Balloon medication costs

    By timeless333,   
    • 2 replies
    • 3,538 views

  12. Interesting - 1st New Bariatric Technologies And Expert International Meeting.

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,113 views

  13. Baton Rouge Balloon?

    By AKAY,   
    • 2 replies
    • 6,502 views

  14. My experience

    By nina84,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,368 views

  15. Orbera Balloon Cramps

    By BMia143,
    • 2 replies
    • 6,916 views

  16. Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. Announces the Presentation of ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon US Pivotal Trial Results at Digestive Disease Week 2015 Conferenc

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2,196 views

  17. Allurion Balloon Weight gain

    By ajcbutler,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,312 views

  18. Flying with Gastric Balloon

    By Melissa Dawn,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,410 views

  19. 1st month diarrhea

    By OrberaSocalToNorcal,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,305 views

  20. 5 Weeks Out, is it normal to still be achy and distended?

    By Gracie0622,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,492 views

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

    By aliwadkin,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,052 views

  22. Feel your balloon?

    By ophelia150,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,441 views

  23. Theme park

    By Shoesandbags,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,965 views

  24. when did you not notice the balloon as much?

    By abcdefgheather,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,143 views

  25. My new party trick...

    By Sailor Doom,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,549 views

  26. No nausea after Orbera placement!

    By catqueene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,756 views

  27. Huge weight fluctuations!

    By Nanner481,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,430 views

  28. Has anyone had the Orbera or Reshape done by a DR in NJ/NY area?

    By michelleg46,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,315 views

  29. no weight loss

    By jgiggles,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6,787 views

  30. 4 days post Orbera balloon insertion and i need help!

    By FFKiwi,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,649 views

  31. 2 meses de Bariátrica.

    By Rosinalda Gomes da Silva,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,774 views

  32. New article on the Gastric Balloon

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,438 views

  33. Protein

    By khavard15,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,716 views

  34. Dont waste your money

    By dal101,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,975 views

  35. 15 year old with Spatz balloon

    By Jon1rene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4,815 views

  36. gastric balloon with RNY

    By Rhonda Jones,   
    • 1 reply
    • 5,167 views

  37. Weight watchers w orbera?

    By Jennie1031,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,592 views

  38. POST VSG PAIN

    By LucyLoves0429,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4,466 views

  39. New Gastric Balloon Book Published to Help Patients Lose More Weight

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 6,014 views

  40. FDA Approves ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,515 views

  41. ORBERA™ Receives FDA Approval | Official Announcement, Illustrations and Animations

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 3,366 views

  42. Flora of Gut - can changing your gut bacteria bring weight loss?

    By utahgirll,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,996 views

  43. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,198 views

  44. Have you had a gastric balloon for over six months?

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,168 views

  45. Pouch stretch

    By khavard15,
    • 0 replies
    • 5,658 views

  46. Gastric Balloon in Mexico?

    By sparklesinmyeyes,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,203 views

  47. 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
    • 6,522 views

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

    By May191966,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,271 views

  49. Gastric Balloon Resources

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,254 views

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      rlcpd

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        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

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