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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. Eaten solids on Day 4

    By TheFatEagle,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,623 views

  2. Calling all former ballooners!

    By Wayward Traveler,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,594 views

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

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,541 views

  4. Scheduled June 28

    By xingmaltese,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,536 views

  5. Tummy Tuck?

    By Louie's mom,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,507 views

  6. 4 days post Orbera balloon insertion and i need help!

    By FFKiwi,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,484 views

  7. Plateau and Diet Fatigue

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2,467 views

  8. FDA Approves ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,441 views

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

    By 4jelly4belly4,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,375 views

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

    By jansluv,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,374 views

  11. My experience

    By nina84,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,307 views

  12. Balloon in Austin TX

    By twins2016,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,273 views

  13. "Interesting" Food Finds ...

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 3 replies
    • 2,268 views

  14. Gatric Balloon anybody???

    By crazycibertalk,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,229 views

  15. Intragastric Balloon???

    By Alisa_S,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,228 views

  16. Balloon stuck?

    By brezzytime678,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,166 views

  17. Can I Get A Gastric Balloon While Banded?

    By kabeerah,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,124 views

  18. Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. Announces the Presentation of ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon US Pivotal Trial Results at Digestive Disease Week 2015 Conferenc

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2,123 views

  19. New to well everything...

    By Ifi Susana-Jackson,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,070 views

  20. ReShape balloon installed today, 2/11/2016

    By Trixie S.,   
    • 9 replies
    • 2,059 views

  21. Flora of Gut - can changing your gut bacteria bring weight loss?

    By utahgirll,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,950 views

  22. Balloon procedure done

    By ahchancey,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,859 views

  23. Balloon being inserted to sleeve

    By ahchancey,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,791 views

  24. Balloon has been placed!

    By myrlmn,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,747 views

  25. Decisions Decisions

    By twins2016,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,706 views

  26. ReShape balloon

    By NYFFF,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,689 views

  27. Upcoming Gastric Balloon

    By 022816,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,602 views

  28. Newbie and Frustrated

    By aejmom,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,571 views

  29. high protein low fat meals for after

    By anewmee,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,537 views

  30. My new party trick...

    By Sailor Doom,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,509 views

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

    By utahgirll,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,439 views

  32. Bad food day and appetite decreasing...

    By Sailor Doom,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,425 views

  33. New article on the Gastric Balloon

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,417 views

  34. Feel your balloon?

    By ophelia150,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,394 views

  35. Huge weight fluctuations!

    By Nanner481,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,393 views

  36. In all honesty, how bad is the first week or 2 with the Gastric Balloon?

    By anewmee,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,385 views

  37. So far, so good! :-)

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,372 views

  38. exercising after balloon placement

    By abcdefgheather,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,318 views

  39. Has anyone had the Orbera or Reshape done by a DR in NJ/NY area?

    By michelleg46,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,285 views

  40. Balloon Insertion Week of March 21

    By ophelia150,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,239 views

  41. Gastric Balloon Resources

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,212 views

  42. Orbera Seminar - Thursday

    By AprilRainTanner,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,149 views

  43. Have you had a gastric balloon for over six months?

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,136 views

  44. when did you not notice the balloon as much?

    By abcdefgheather,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,116 views

  45. An average day?

    By Sailor Doom,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,098 views

  46. Interesting - 1st New Bariatric Technologies And Expert International Meeting.

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,082 views

  47. Balloon placement on Friday!

    By myrlmn,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,070 views

  48. Drinking during meals when you have a balloon?

    By Wayward Traveler,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,027 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.

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      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.

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    • BetterLeah

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