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Gastric Balloon Biggest challenge so far

I had my orbera balloon inserted on May 20th (day of my birthday actually). Went well, luckily I didn't experience any vomiting, thank god I heard that is very common for most people. The most I felt in the first few days was stomach cramping and feeling very weak with no energy. I am on day 11 now. My stomach has been able to tolerate everything ive been eating. This past weekend (memorial weekend) I tried grilled fish and grilled chicken for the first time and it went very well. Very little got me satisfied quickly. I also had a little of mash potatoes and veggies.

Honestly for me the toughest challenge has been mentally. I think most of our society revolves around food and drinking. For me I was in bbqs as it was memorial day weekend and thats basically most of what people are doing and it was rough. I ate chicken and fish as I mentioned but I was craving the red meats and garlic breads, as well as having a drink. As per my research seemed like the month mark is when things go back to somewhat normal where you can eat red meat and drink (moderately) again, so until then I think best to avoid some social settings as everyone around is stuffing their face, drinking, and having fun and your torturing yourself watching. Thats how I felt over the weekend. I know it will change once I I get to that month mark, but I will avoid these for the next 2.5 weeks.

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