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Gastric Balloon Forum

The gastric balloon is an alternative to weight loss surgery for lower-BMI patients. It is an inflatable silicone balloon that helps fill the stomach so patients can eat less food and lose weight. This tool recently received FDA approval as a non-surgical tool to treat extreme obesity. Some examples of gastric balloons currently offered are Orbera, Easy Life, Duo by Reshape, Medsil, Allurion, Spatz, Endoball and Obalon.

A growing numbers of weight loss surgeons are now performing Endolumenal Bariatric Procedures without incisions. As an alternative to incision-based surgery, surgeons are using natural orifices (such as the throat) to insert the tools and equipment they need to help you win the battle against obesity. Some examples are the Stomaphy X, Endobarrier, TOGA and Rose procedures.

This is the forum where you can talk about the balloon and other Endolumenal Bariatric Procedures, their pros and cons, your special diet, and your experiences with the intragastric balloon or other Endolumenal Bariatric Procedures!

149 topics in this forum

  1. 2 Weeks Post Insertion Need Advice Please

    By Kez6670,
    • 7 replies
    • 592 views

  2. Allurion Balloon Weight gain

    By ajcbutler,
    • 2 replies
    • 5,218 views

  3. Theme park

    By Shoesandbags,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,896 views

  4. Balloon procedure 3 weeks ago and still feel sick

    By Monica1962,   
    • 6 replies
    • 7,073 views

  5. Gastric balloon newbie

    By In Red,
    • 10 replies
    • 6,664 views

  6. Heartburn after Allurion Balloon

    By Loopy Lou 04,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,888 views

  7. 4 days post Orbera balloon insertion and i need help!

    By FFKiwi,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,598 views

  8. Eaten solids on Day 4

    By TheFatEagle,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,740 views

  9. 15 year old with Spatz balloon

    By Jon1rene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4,743 views

  10. Tell me it gets better

    By Talina,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,829 views

  11. Any 12th April surgery twins in the UK [emoji636]

    By aliwadkin,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,008 views

  12. No nausea after Orbera placement!

    By catqueene,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,714 views

  13. 1st month diarrhea

    By OrberaSocalToNorcal,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,255 views

  14. POST VSG PAIN

    By LucyLoves0429,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4,424 views

  15. Dont waste your money

    By dal101,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,935 views

  16. Has anyone had a gastric balloon in Mexico?

    By Atraveler,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,887 views

  17. 2 Months with balloon, weight loss really slow!

    By Shirleyd90,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,244 views

  18. Any veteran gastric balloon patients?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,412 views

  19. STOP never go for gastric balloon!!

    By ideal_weight,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,891 views

  20. One month into Obalon and very pleased

    By newyorkmo,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,865 views

  21. Didn't Work for Me

    By Moose1515,
    • 5 replies
    • 9,419 views

  22. One month with Reshape Balloon

    By ItME,
    • 25 replies
    • 10,776 views

  23. 2 meses de Bariátrica.

    By Rosinalda Gomes da Silva,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,724 views

  24. General questions

    By IndyMike,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,190 views

  25. no weight loss

    By jgiggles,   
    • 1 reply
    • 6,738 views

  26. Balloon Removed and Feelin' Fine! :-)

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 12 replies
    • 18,328 views

  27. Getting Obera Gastric Balloon 5/8 - prepping and what to expect

    By May191966,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,240 views

  28. Orbera Balloon Next Week!!!!!

    By chpstick2u,
    • 31 replies
    • 15,070 views

  29. DC or other who has a gastric balloon? How it going?

    By Julie J,   
    • 26 replies
    • 12,702 views

  30. Protein

    By khavard15,
    • 1 reply
    • 5,658 views

  31. Pouch stretch

    By khavard15,
    • 0 replies
    • 5,613 views

  32. Pouch reset

    By khavard15,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,026 views

  33. Experience with the ballon

    By srocks112,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,684 views

  34. Spitting dried blood

    By srocks112,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,360 views

  35. Has anyone gone to Mexico, Tijuana to get the gastric balloon?

    By NPR,   
    • 11 replies
    • 16,672 views

  36. Balloon scheduled for 8/31!

    By Joboken,   
    • 15 replies
    • 10,663 views

  37. FDA investigating balloon after deaths

    By greenlora,   
    • 3 replies
    • 7,445 views

  38. Orbera Placed on 5/8

    By RoxGrl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,358 views

  39. 5 Weeks Out, is it normal to still be achy and distended?

    By Gracie0622,
    • 1 reply
    • 6,424 views

  40. 2nd balloon...

    By brezzytime678,
    • 10 replies
    • 10,651 views

  41. Still nauseous after four weeks with Orbera Balloon.

    By MJane,   
    • 5 replies
    • 10,388 views

  42. Advice re Gastric Balloon vs. LapBand Surgery

    By rosedagal,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,668 views

  43. ReShape scheduled in 4 days!

    By Jolly rancher,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,575 views

  44. Get your FREE copy of "Conquer Obesity: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Lasting Weight Loss with the Gastric Balloon" audiobook

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 6,457 views

  45. Gastric Balloon in Mexico?

    By sparklesinmyeyes,   
    • 0 replies
    • 6,146 views

  46. Reshape ballon inserted 5/10/17

    By Spb123,   
    • 4 replies
    • 6,645 views

  47. Read BEFORE Gastric Balloon for one persons review

    By Ozbird,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,869 views

  48. Baton Rouge Balloon?

    By AKAY,   
    • 2 replies
    • 6,436 views

  49. obalon ballon

    By peterfern@verizon.net,   
    • 4 replies
    • 7,536 views

  50. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 3 replies
    • 6,785 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

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        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

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        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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        That's a great choice! 😊

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        Congratulations!!🎉

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