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Sooo I had my balloon in aug 2016, and out feb 2017... great experience, lost like 30 lbs... but now I'm slowly putting the weight back on and it sux! My doctor and I have already arranged to put a 2nd balloon in, in July but I wish I could get something more permanent but with a bmi of 26 (25 on a good day) she says there's no way I would qualify for anything other than the balloon... ugh I'm so depressed about this but I just figure I have so many bad habits to break and I just couldn't break them all the first time around... I totally quit smoking and hardly drink alcohol anymore... but it's the carbs! Damn carbs! I workout 5 days a week for over 90 minutes plus I get a great amount of exercise at work twice a week. My genetics blow. Has anyone experienced this?

From someone who's gone through it I'd say I have absolutely no regrets... the balloon did what it was supposed to do and that was help me lose weight, which I did. However, the balloon is not a cure you need to take is seriously and really work with your doctor to break your bad habits. I'm having my second balloon put in in July because I still need help losing weight. 6 months was just not enough time for me to break all my bad habits. Hopefully this time around I'll kick my bad habits for good. Good luck to you and stick it out... the first two weeks are the worse but it gets better...

I will certainly try that...it's so hard for me at times. During the evenings I crave carbs so badly I just feel like the craving takes over me... I hope I can break this cycle the 2nd time around with the balloon. I wish I could get the 2nd balloon tomorrow but the doc says I have to wait a good amount of time so that it'll shock my stomach again. Hence why we're waiting until July... I just hate this battle. For some people it's gambling, alcohol, drugs, coffee, for me it's effing food... I hate this. One great thing was I stopped smoking completely from others, I was only socially smoking but I will not do it ever again, I have absolutely no desire.

Thank you so much for your response, it's great to know I'm not alone. We're learning and this will be something I'll have to take more seriously... I need to break my addiction to carbs.

I've had my balloon since August 16th and I'm down about 17 lbs. I've noticed I start having intense cravings when I don't take my Vitamins. I take a b complex and a multi Vitamin and I struggle with taking these. Taking my omeprozale and birth control is no problem but the vitamins are quite challenging. Immediately after I take the b complex I will vomit anything and everything in my stomach including Water. I ordered a gummy version and hopefully that will help as it has with the multi vitamin. One other things I've done is started using weight watchers along with my balloon. At least on the days when I'm not eating what I'm suppose to like lean Protein and such I'm not over indulging in other stuff like Pasta or other carbs or sweets or whatever. It's really made a huge difference. Weight loss for me really is about calories in vs calories out... Simple. I don't exercise as much as I'd like simply because I don't have as much time and I still feel weak. I do walk quite a bit though which has helped tremendously as well. You have plenty of time left with your balloon to make some serious weight loss effort. You just have to find out what works for you. Trying to drink protein all the time and all that wasn't enough for me. I needed more food guidance and choices. Good luck to you friend! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@NPR I can completely relate. I will be 4 weeks on Tuesday and I still don't feel like myself. And I think it is true that the doctors offices do downplay the severity and hardship that comes along with the balloon. It has completely changed the way I feel about food. It does get better but I do struggle still with not feeling like myself. I just remind myself a million times a day it is going to be worth it in the long run for my health. You can do this and best wishes to you friend! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone had any issues with their gastric balloon getting stuck in an uncomfortable position in their stomach? I was moving around to much dancing and the balloon shifted inside of me and now it's in a uncomfortable spot. My assured me I'm ok but wish I could alleviate the problem. It's really uncomfy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

About 3 weeks in with my orbera and down 14 lbs... Physically I'm feelin good. I haven't been in the 150's for my weight in years. It's very motivating. And makes me look forward to the next few months. Now I am struggling with depression I would say. I never realized how much of a comfort food was for me. Yesterday was my first time going out with some friends, went to a beer festival and I just wasn't myself. Of course I didn't have any beer but I had a few crown and gingers... Didn't even get a buzz on tho I was to scared to drink to much because I can hardly eat anything. So I would say it's a really weird inner conflict im having with myself. I miss comfort food... Nachos, pizza, burgers, etc...but have noooooo appetite. I couldn't even force myself to have anything for Breakfast this morning. I gave in and had a little lentil Soup a little while ago. I hope my body and mind can get on the same page... I would love to go back to the gym and to just really feel normal again. All in all I believe the balloon is working. It's doing a wonderful job of reprogramming my bad habits and I'm grateful... I'll be 30 next week and I couldn't think of a better way to bring in this decade of my life than with good health. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my balloon placed 8/16 so I'm almost two weeks out. The thing that helped me the most was having a really good relationship and line of communication with my doctor. I suffer from intense anxiety and the first few days I kinda took a trip to crazy town. My doctor called me everyday and I even called her on a Saturday morning in the middle of a panic attack and she called in an rx for some Xanax right then and there. She listened to me and did a wonderful job of calming me down when I felt really overwhelmed. If it wasn't for her kindness and really listening to me I would have gone to the ER and had the balloon removed within the first week. On the physical end the first few days I felt very weak and dehydrated. There's really not to much you can do about that but force the liquids down. I did this and was able to get more and more down eberyday. Once I was on top of my Protein intake I started feeling much better. Now, almost two weeks out I struggle with missing food and fatigue. I am constantly tired. It sucks but my doctor assures me that will subside in the coming weeks. All in all I've lost about 10 lbs so far and look forward to the health and wellness I will gain from this experience. You can do this and best of luck to ya! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck and best wishes! I only told three ppl about my procedure... I didn't want any negative comments either, or any ones opinions for that matter cuz my mind was already made up. Your going to do great!!! I'll keep you in my prayers ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glimmer120 it is nice to meet some one who is also a "off labeler" like me. Yesterday I started feeling better and today I am feeling much better for the most part. Not quite a 100% or "normal" but better. I am so happy to hear you are going to be taking care of your mental health too. Sometimes I think we forget how important that is. You are going to do amazing, and just the fact that your setting your self up for success awards you so many opportunities to really learn from this experience. It's only been a week and my whole outlook has changed when it comes to food. I'm learning what real feelings of hunger are... It's really quite crazy. You have so much support here for you too!! I'll keep you in my prayers! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so glad to hear this! Lots of support and positive thoughts for you. I will keep you in my prayers. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry you feel this way. If it wasn't for my doctors constant support I would have already had my balloon removed and I'm only 5 days post. I have gone through a wide array of emotions to resentment, embarrassment, excited, panic, anxiety, depression, regret. I feel like a hormonal teenager going through puberty all over again sometimes. The fatigue is awful. Can barley walk for longer than 20 mins without being winded. The mental aspect of this whole thing has been the absolute hardest part for me. I totally feel for, you are not alone friend. food has been my comfort, my reward for so long and to have it taken away makes me so sad sometimes. I broke down from being so depressed I had to get an rx for some Xanax from my doctor. You will feel a little different everyday. Some days better some days worse. Embrace it and know you embarked on this journey and you have many supporters here to listen you. You can do this, you really certainly can, and will. Stay positive friend. ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's your life! Do you girl! Get a taxi, uber, Lyft... Whatever you gotta do to make it there and make yourself happy. Even if you just wanted to have the procedure for vanity and not so much health it is YOUR choice. Whatever you do, whether you go through it or not, do it for you. You are most certainly worth it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've told only people about my procedure that I'm really close to and support me no matter what. This process is hard enough and I don't want or need anyone's negativity clouding my path to a healthier happier lifestyle. It's good to get objective advice but you can get that from your doctor who should be giving you the bottom line about your health anyways. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look absolutely amazing!!!! Go you!!! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Michelleey I am soooo sorry you feel this way. I have experienced the same exact emotions as you have. My procedure has changed so much in my life, and I did not anticipate it whatsoever. I have a young child who just went back to school and I can barely get up to get him there on time, and I go back to school myself on Monday. Not sure how that's gonna go. But I most certainly am trying to stay positive as my boyfriend sits next to me eating effing PIZZA! I've really had to make fluids a priority for me. Making sure to take a sip everytime I move, think, talk, all the time. It's a real conscious effort to get fluids down. Surprisingly I am doing it tho. I was able to take a walk around my neighborhood today to which helped with my anxiety a bit. You chose to do this for a reason. Remember that. Remember why you felt WLS was right for you. YOU CAN DO THIS GIRL! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am in the same boat! If it wasn't for my doctors persistence and support I would have had my balloon removed already. And I'm only 5 days post op. I've cried everyday and been dealing with a lot of anxiety and depression. I am trying to be as positive and optimistic as possible. But I am certainly struggling badly with the mental of it all. You are certainly not alone. It got so bad today my doc had to give me and rx for some Xanax... We are our own worst enemies... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am only 5 days post from having my gastric balloon (orbera) inserted and my doctor has been my best support system. She has called me everyday and I even called her this morning panicking, crying hysterically because I was mid panick attack. I suffer from anxiety disorder and told her from the beginning this will be challenging for me as I do not manage my illness with Meds, but through exercise and meditation. You need to feel safe, understood, and in line with your surgeon. If your not 100% confident in your weight loss team, how do you expect to be 100% confident in yourself. This is one time when you deserve to be absolutely selfish and have the best care possible. You deserve it! You're worth it! Good luck and best wishes... ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glimmer120 so far id say I'm down about 6-7 lbs. I too am aiming for a 30 or so lb weight loss. I think depending on where you start weight wise may contribute to your success. I started at 5'5 173lbs bmi 28.8 so technically my procedure was considered "off label" I tell myself probably a hundred times a day I CAN do this. I was at this weight before I had my son at 23 y/o and even got close to it about 3 years ago. Then the weight just piled on up again the last few years do to laziness and lack of motivation, depression, etc... You can do anything you set your mind too, especially if you really want it. I watched my mothers bad food and smoking habits catch up to her with heart disease and ultimately take her life at 61 y/o and I don't want to be that way. She suffered from the anxiety and mental illness like me so I think that's why she never went through the gastric bypass which her doctors had recommended to her. I see more than ever now it is important to take hold of these issues with our health sooner than later. Don't mentally prepare negatively! You are your best cheerleader! Be optimistic and positive. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the behind the ear patch, emend, and zofran. Didn't have any problems with any of them so far. Zofran made me sleepy but it did what it was suppose to. Now at 5 days out I'm not taking them anymore. My nausea is at a minimum, just my bloating and reflux is a bit bothersome. But nothing compared to the psychological aspect of it all. Like I had mentioned in my other posts the balloon is not to be underestimated as far as will power and mental strength is concerned. I cannot tell you how important it has been for me to have a good line of communication with my doctor. I called her just a few hours ago crying, panicking, and she took the time to talk me into a good place. Even gave me an rx for some Xanax if needed. If I didn't have that support from my doctor I would have already had it taken out. You seem to have all the stuff you need covered as far as Meds, and foods, and all that. I also noticed I start feeling awful when my blood sugar gets low so I keep apple juice around too. I do not have diabetes and I'm 29 y/o so I wasn't in bad shape to begin with just needed to do this to help me with a boost to live a healthier lifestyle. I keep telling myself it's going to be worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The only thing really keeping me together at this point, is my doctors persistence. Im about 5 days out. My doc calls me everyday to check on me and gives me a mini pep talk. Best advice would have to be to make sure to establish a good line of communication with your doctor. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, I'm trying really hard to stay strong mentally. It's weird cuz I have adjusted for the most part physically, my doctor has even mentioned that I'm ahead of schedule physically. But the mental aspect of it all I think is what is going to take some real time for me... I just want to feel like me again. Thank you for the support. It really helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my balloon placed Tuesday 8/16 and it has been an emotional roller coaster. The anxiety and depression are the hardest parts for me. I hope that all lifts soon. I want to be physically and mentally healthy. I learned that the balloon is not to be taken lightly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App