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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. Balloon in Austin TX

    By twins2016,
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  2. "Interesting" Food Finds ...

    By Wayward Traveler,   
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  3. An average day?

    By Sailor Doom,   
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  4. Drinking during meals when you have a balloon?

    By Wayward Traveler,   
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  5. Balloon Insertion Week of March 21

    By ophelia150,
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  6. Balloon procedure done

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  7. Abiliti Gastric Pacemaker, Intrapace Gastric Pacemaker

    By utahgirll,   
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  8. Tell me it gets better

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  9. Balloon stuck?

    By brezzytime678,
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  10. Gastric Balloon medication costs

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

    By Alex Brecher,
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  12. Baton Rouge Balloon?

    By AKAY,   
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  13. My experience

    By nina84,
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  14. Orbera Balloon Cramps

    By BMia143,
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  15. 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
    • 2,015 views

  16. Flying with Gastric Balloon

    By Melissa Dawn,
    • 1 reply
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  17. 1st month diarrhea

    By OrberaSocalToNorcal,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,866 views

  18. 5 Weeks Out, is it normal to still be achy and distended?

    By Gracie0622,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,029 views

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

    By aliwadkin,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,705 views

  20. Feel your balloon?

    By ophelia150,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,311 views

  21. Theme park

    By Shoesandbags,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,343 views

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

    By abcdefgheather,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,027 views

  23. My new party trick...

    By Sailor Doom,
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  24. No nausea after Orbera placement!

    By catqueene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,392 views

  25. Huge weight fluctuations!

    By Nanner481,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,299 views

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

    By michelleg46,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,193 views

  27. no weight loss

    By jgiggles,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6,366 views

  28. 4 days post Orbera balloon insertion and i need help!

    By FFKiwi,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,136 views

  29. 2 meses de Bariátrica.

    By Rosinalda Gomes da Silva,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,257 views

  30. New article on the Gastric Balloon

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,361 views

  31. Protein

    By khavard15,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,345 views

  32. Dont waste your money

    By dal101,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,448 views

  33. Allurion Balloon Weight gain

    By ajcbutler,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,000 views

  34. 15 year old with Spatz balloon

    By Jon1rene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4,260 views

  35. gastric balloon with RNY

    By Rhonda Jones,   
    • 1 reply
    • 5,027 views

  36. Weight watchers w orbera?

    By Jennie1031,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,423 views

  37. POST VSG PAIN

    By LucyLoves0429,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4,097 views

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

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 5,567 views

  39. FDA Approves ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,335 views

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

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 3,157 views

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

    By utahgirll,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,877 views

  42. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 0 replies
    • 5,770 views

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

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,059 views

  44. Pouch stretch

    By khavard15,
    • 0 replies
    • 5,302 views

  45. Gastric Balloon in Mexico?

    By sparklesinmyeyes,   
    • 0 replies
    • 5,776 views

  46. 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
    • 6,120 views

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

    By May191966,   
    • 0 replies
    • 5,928 views

  48. Gastric Balloon Resources

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,151 views

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