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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!

148 topics in this forum

  1. Gastric Balloon

    By susannah,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,777 views

  2. Spitting dried blood

    By srocks112,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,254 views

  3. Exercise with a gastric balloon?

    By Sailor Doom,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,416 views

  4. Do you know anyone that got the Gastric Balloon even though BMI was over 40

    By timeless333,   
    • 7 replies
    • 6,490 views

  5. Orbera or Reshape balloon.. why did you pick one over the other?

    By michelleg46,   
    • 7 replies
    • 8,327 views

  6. Bad food day and appetite decreasing...

    By Sailor Doom,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,438 views

  7. Telling friends & family

    By Jennie1031,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,588 views

  8. Balloon REGRET!

    By NPR,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,381 views

  9. 11 days w/ balloon and I feel horrible!

    By NPR,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,977 views

  10. Any veteran gastric balloon patients?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,336 views

  11. Experience with the ballon

    By srocks112,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,610 views

  12. ReShape scheduled in 4 days!

    By Jolly rancher,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,506 views

  13. Plateau and Diet Fatigue

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,475 views

  14. Endoluminal Device Synopsis (weight loss devices placed without surgery, through the mouth)

    By utahgirll,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,446 views

  15. So far, so good! :-)

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,381 views

  16. Can I Get A Gastric Balloon While Banded?

    By kabeerah,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,130 views

  17. Balloon procedure 3 weeks ago and still feel sick

    By Monica1962,   
    • 6 replies
    • 6,960 views

  18. high protein low fat meals for after

    By anewmee,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,546 views

  19. Newbie and Frustrated

    By aejmom,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,578 views

  20. Still nauseous after four weeks with Orbera Balloon.

    By MJane,   
    • 5 replies
    • 10,238 views

  21. holiday after gastric balloon

    By anewmee,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,384 views

  22. Fatigue with the Balloon?

    By balloon123,   
    • 5 replies
    • 5,838 views

  23. Didn't Work for Me

    By Moose1515,
    • 5 replies
    • 9,273 views

  24. Tummy Tuck?

    By Louie's mom,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,514 views

  25. Regrets?

    By mommymakeover,   
    • 5 replies
    • 3,008 views

  26. Looking for endo barrier or gastric balloon patients (or any other non permanent procedure). :))

    By 4jelly4belly4,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,380 views

  27. ORBERA Gastric Balloon on the Dr. Oz Show - Tuesday, October 13th

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,551 views

  28. Eaten solids on Day 4

    By TheFatEagle,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,654 views

  29. One month into Obalon and very pleased

    By newyorkmo,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,789 views

  30. Balloon placement on Friday!

    By myrlmn,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,075 views

  31. Reshape ballon inserted 5/10/17

    By Spb123,   
    • 4 replies
    • 6,584 views

  32. Has anyone had a gastric balloon in Mexico?

    By Atraveler,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,813 views

  33. 2 Months with balloon, weight loss really slow!

    By Shirleyd90,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,141 views

  34. obalon ballon

    By peterfern@verizon.net,   
    • 4 replies
    • 7,453 views

  35. Intragastric Balloon???

    By Alisa_S,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,238 views

  36. Pouch reset

    By khavard15,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,915 views

  37. exercising after balloon placement

    By abcdefgheather,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,323 views

  38. Gatric Balloon anybody???

    By crazycibertalk,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,235 views

  39. Calling all former ballooners!

    By Wayward Traveler,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,601 views

  40. Endobarrier - knifeless bypass, now in USA trials.

    By utahgirll,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3,878 views

  41. Orbera - one month in and appetite increasing

    By ophelia150,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,944 views

  42. Read BEFORE Gastric Balloon for one persons review

    By Ozbird,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,783 views

  43. Orbera Seminar - Thursday

    By AprilRainTanner,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,157 views

  44. FULL SENSE DEVICE - non-invasive new device placed through mouth

    By utahgirll,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3,055 views

  45. STOP never go for gastric balloon!!

    By ideal_weight,
    • 3 replies
    • 7,811 views

  46. FDA investigating balloon after deaths

    By greenlora,   
    • 3 replies
    • 7,386 views

  47. NO Thyroid and Impact on Balloon's Efficacy on a Weight Loss

    By jansluv,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,380 views

  48. Balloon being inserted to sleeve

    By ahchancey,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,794 views

  49. ReShape balloon

    By NYFFF,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,692 views

  50. Baloon/ Spatz or Other

    By dallasreno,   
    • 3 replies
    • 6,709 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
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