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

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

@@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.

@@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.

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

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

@@ria122 Mostly protein shakes, a little bit of soup, and I had about two bites of greek yogurt today. So far, so good.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Me too ugggg!

How is everyone doing. It has gone really quiet. I had my weekly weigh in on Monday and after 2 weeks have lost 15lbs. So pleased. I am back at work and doing really well with my food portions. Hope to hear from you all.

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