Hi guys, I have read all of the posts on this forum, thanks for all of your helpful information and shared experiences. I am scheduled for January 29th for the Orbera gastric balloon. So far, I have heard pretty good things.

I will update everyone as to how things go afterwards/ Boy, do I hope this is the right choice. Good luck everyone.

Thanks for all the info, Candy

Hi, Candy. Welcome to the forum. I had never heard of this, so I had to look it up to get educated. Keep us informed of how you do. You definitely have my interest.

@@candykerr7 I've read a little about this procedure, please keep us posted!

I don't have a date yet, but I will also be getting the Orbera balloon this month sometime. Good luck!

I will keep everyone updated, and I hope you guys do the same. Have a great day!

I'm getting a gastric balloon tomorrow so I'm interested in reading what your experience is like. I find reading about other people's experiences really helpful. I decided to get the balloon because after getting my gallbladder removed two years ago i have been putting on a lot of weight and now I have gained close to 20 kg. I have tried dieting but had no results. I am really excited for the balloon and hope that it will work out.

@@ria122 Good luck to you!! How was your first couple of days? I hope you are one of the ones who has little

problem with the balloon! Can't wait to hear....

Certainly keep us posted. You are the first I've heard of having this done.

This is the second day since I've had the procedure. I was sedated for the procedure so felt absolutely nothing. I was told the procedure itself took about ten minutes. I was given the option of staying the night but decided to go home. Compared to what i've read of other people's experiences it does seem like I'm having a comparably easy time. First day I did vomit twice but it wasn't painful. At night I was very uncomfortable but I wouldn't class it as pain and more of discomfort. I had trouble finding a comfortable position to sleep in and the best was on my right side with a small pillow underneath my side. Today I haven't vomited at all. I am supposed to be on liquids for three days and I am actually having a little trouble drinking enough Water. I am finding it easier to have warm tea than anything cold. I'm planning on weighing myself in a week.

One more thing I forgot to mention is I haven't felt hungry at all. I was a bit worried that even though I physically wouldn't feel hungry that mentally I might crave food but so far that has not been the case.

@@ria122

Thanks for the update, great news! I am excited/nervous for Friday for sure, but I will let you know how it goes.

candykerr7

best of luck to you! Don't be too nervous, its a very simple procedure. Stay excited, I think a positive attitude goes a long way.

@@ria122 Hi there, how are you feeling today?

@@candykerr7

I'm feeling good today. I did have a bit of a dizzy spell yesterday but half a glass of juice fixed that. I wasn't going to weigh until Sunday but couldn't resist and I'm down 3 kg. I'm sure the rate will not continue to be quite as quick but it was really nice to see.

@@ria122 Holy shmoly! That is awesome. I am getting so excited to start this. The majority of people seem to

do really well with this. I am so excited for you! Do you mind if I ask what your starting weight was? You know how us fat people are, nosy!

@candykerr7no problem, my starting weight was 83 kg