Another newbie getting ready for Orbera

[candykerr7 5]

@@ria122 How are you doing today? I had some pretty bad cramping whern I woke up this morning. I planned on going to work, but turns out I don't think I am there yet. 7 pounds gone as of this morning, so I am very encouraged. I am very thankful for my Protein Shakes, since that is the only thing that helps me feel better. Also, the acid feflux is pretty bad at times, what did you take for it? Can we use tums or Pepto Bismol?

[ria122 9]

@@candykerr7 wow 7 pounds that's amazing! I took Nexium and since then I haven't had that feeling at all.

[candykerr7 5]

@@ria122 Thanks! I will try that! I am very surprised as well about the weight loss, I am trying very hard to stick to the plan as outlined. Since I'm never hungry it hasn't been too hard. I have been doing some downward dog poses too, it seems to help shift the balloon just a bit to be more comfortable when it feels stuck high up under my ribs. Have you tried any "real" food yet? I had a couple ounces of pureed Soup on the last two days, but could only manage two ounces.

[ria122 9]

@@candykerr7 I've been having puréed Soups for the past few days without any problems. I'm really grateful to have gotten away without any negative side effects that I've read about. I think I could probably move on to soft foods by now but since I'm not really hungry I'm just sticking to the puréed soups.

[candykerr7 5]

@@ria122 Hi there, how is everything going with you today? Just checking in...

[ria122 9]

I'm good, still on puréed Soups but enjoying it how about you @@candykerr7

[candykerr7 5]

@@ria122 Mostly Protein Shakes, a little bit of Soup, and I had about two bites of greek yogurt today. So far, so good.

[candykerr7 5]

Hi everyone, I am so shocked by the weight loss of 11 pounds, I'm not sure what to think. I am so weak though, I can't stand for very long without getting dizzy. It's worse in the morning I think because I haven't eaten all night and then I have to drink'

my Protein as quickly as I can to feel better. Without going too fast either, and getting sick. Last night I made a little refried Beans with a bit of cheese and sour cream. It was heaven, I gotta find a balance here with my protein though, this being so weak is for the birds! Have a great day guys!

[SLSH 24]

Hi everyone, I am so shocked by the weight loss of 11 pounds, I'm not sure what to think. I am so weak though, I can't stand for very long without getting dizzy. It's worse in the morning I think because I haven't eaten all night and then I have to drink'

my Protein as quickly as I can to feel better. Without going too fast either, and getting sick. Last night I made a little refried Beans with a bit of cheese and sour cream. It was heaven, I gotta find a balance here with my protein though, this being so weak is for the birds! Have a great day guys!

Congrats an your loss!

This is exactly how I was the first two weeks and then off and on the next few weeks and less frequently this last month.

The more calories I eat the better I feel. But nothing sounded good or I felt too sick. I'm still trying to find balance. I'm two months out. Good luck!

[jansluv 47]

HI all, I am 1 month post orbera balloon insertion. Lost about 10 pounds. It was very slow loss the first 2 weeks but picked up the last 10 days. My body needed to adjust I guess. I am having a hard time with nausea in the am (a threw up a lot this morning when I woke up...I didn't eat a lot last night, but it was spicier and cheesier than I have had in a month..Superbowl food) and the acid reflux is starting to get me down. I have it a lot. Almost every night. Its slightly better if I only have a liquid dinner...like Soup or a shake...but even a bowl of Cereal will start it up. My doctor has had me on omeprazole since a few weeks prior to insertion. But I don't think its doing any good. When I have anything even slightly spicy or minty, I feel my entire esophagus burning. I am thinking this can't be good. Seeing my doctor on Thursday and will ask if I should switch to something different.

[candykerr7 5]

Hi everyone, I haven't lost any weight since Friday, but I can eat most anything. I'm sure I'm eating too much but better food, and then feeling nauseous for hours. I have to

get a handle on the balance still.

[jansluv 47]

Hi everyone, I haven't lost any weight since Friday, but I can eat most anything. I'm sure I'm eating too much but better food, and then feeling nauseous for hours. I have to

get a handle on the balance still.

I think because I always feel either nauseas or reflux, food has less and less appeal to me! I forced myself to eat an egg tonight.

[candykerr7 5]

We had to take my dad for back surgery so we went to Applebee's and I had Soup and salad, first time eating out but I ate too much (that was 5 hours ago) and I feel like I have a bowling ball in my stomach.

[jansluv 47]

We had to take my dad for back surgery so we went to Applebee's and I had Soup and salad, first time eating out but I ate too much (that was 5 hours ago) and I feel like I have a bowling ball in my stomach.

Oh I am sorry! Yup, that happens to me too. I hope you can sleep tonight!

[candykerr7 5]

Me too ugggg!