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

@@ria122 Thats a great loss for weighing so little, I am very happy for you! What have you bee able to eat, or are you still on liquids right now? Where do you live? If you don't mind, since we are so close to the same time doing the balloon, I would really like to keep track of each other. I think we could maybe help each other through this process. My mom had gastric bypass over 10 years ago, at 350#, she is at 180 now, and looks great. Her experience has been helpful to me in trying to prepare emotionally for dealing with my food issues. I think thats the part I am most worried about.

@@candykerr7 i would absolutely love to stay in touch and keep each other updated about our progress. I am still on liquids, but I did have some chicken broth yesterday. Today I tried to have a thicker Soup but could not have much of it. Since I am not feeling that hungry I think staying on liquids is best as it seems that people who progress on to solid food too fast have problems with vomiting. I am planning on moving on to thicker Soups if I can tolerate them on Sunday.

@@ria122 That's probably a great idea, are you feeling hungry at all? Weak or sick?

I don't feel sick at all. Definitely weaker than usual but I haven't really been doing much strenuous activity so it's been ok. All in all I was expecting a much worse ordeal but it has turned out unexpectedly well so far.

@@ria122 Where is EG? Just curious..

Egypt

@@ria122 Wow, we probalbly couldn't be further away from each other. The wonders of the internet!!

@@ria122 HI there! I find out today what time my procedure is, I am really excited to get this show on the road! How are you doing today? Just checking on you

Doing great, no pain at all and the heartburn is all but gone. Good luck tomorrow!

@@candykerr7 hi there, just wanted to check in and see how you were doing

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@@ria122 Good morning, I just woke up. I had the procedure at 9:30 yesterday morning. Pretty rough day and night,

The worst part was the bad headache I had. I threw up many times, but I think I drank too much and too fast because I was so thirsty. Woke up today though, and feel a hundred times better. I think this is going to be great! How are you doing today?

If you work, have you gone back? I'm hoping to go back on Monday, but we shall see. Have a great day!

@@candykerr7 glad your feeling better, take very small sips it helps with not vomiting

Hi new to the forum. Getting my balloon fitted tomorrow. Bags are packed as I am allegedly in hospital up to three days, would prefer being at home but I will cope for just a few days. Don't feel nervous. Been waiting for nearly two years to get this weight off me. Will keep you updated if that is okay. Will help pass time away. Really worried about sickness as I hate being sick but took some good notes from here about sipping water etc. Wish me luck ????

@@jaydee68 GOOD LUCK, BE POSITIVE!!! I am day 3, still feeling some nausea, but nothing too difficult. I have not had any hunger at all. I have to force myself to drink my Protein, cuz without it I get horrible headaches. 4 pounds in 2 dqays is pretty good though, I will take it. Have good day, and take care of yourselves everybody. Lucky me my husband is being total helicopter hub, and nags constantly. LOL

@@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?