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I got my balloon two weeks ago, I have lost 11 pounds, and have not been following instructions very well. I was very sick the first week, tried to go back to work, really shouldn't have. Take a week off. I need a dietician visit because I can eat most anything, but don't feel overfull until about two hours later, then I feel sick. I need to be more careful and watch portion sizes much more closely.

@@monniet50 I know I'm not always making the best choices, I need to plan better for sure.

@@monniet50 Great job! I just finished week 2, lost 13 pounds the first week, and now have gained 2 in the second. I was soooo sick the first week, and could not eat much. Now I am eating just about anything, and feel like most of the time the balloon isn't even there until about 2 hours after I eat and then I feel full. Any thoughts?

Me too ugggg!

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.

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.

AnnCade I was pretty sick for the first 5 days or so, but it got better day by day. I drank protein shakes and water mostly. Try just a little at a time, and don't use a straw. Straws put too much air in with the water. I have shoved mine over more that once, and doing a downward dog yoga pose seems to help too. I till my sister today, if you knew you'd be sicker than hell for maybe two weeks, but you'd lose the weight would you do it? Of course she said hell yes, so just plan to deal with it. I'm on day 8, and have lost 13 pounds. Good luck to you!

@@jeff636 Hi Jeff, did you have problems with being weak from lack of nutrition, and how did you get through it? Does it get better?

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!

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

@@Spac I just saw your post, are you doing any better now?

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

@@jaydee68 I had one of those kinda mornings yesterday, tried to get dressed to go work, and started having major acid and spasms. I chewed some tums and water, then took a xanax and went back to bed. The rest of the day was very good, and I am at work this morning feeling fine. A little weak for sure, and it's funny, but I have to have my protein shake before I can even have coffee now, since I haven't had any real food since Thursday. Thankfully, I love the protein shakes I bought, they are called pure protein, frosty chocolate. 35 grams of protein and only 4 carbs. Makes me feel better much faster. Every day, it gets a little better, just hang in there. I really think this is going to work!

@@Sue Magoo The Orbera balloon feels exactly how you would think, you have a large piece of plastic filled with saline floating around. It sometimes feels jammed up under my ribs, and I just have to move around to get it to move. No hunger at all. You have to make yourself drink the Protein or suffer side effects like headaches. It's day 4 for me, and I think it's getting easier every day. 7 pounds down and about 40 to go.

@@jaydee68 Just follow the rules, and make sure you take your pills, for me they are easier to take after a sip or two of protein shake. Moving around helps too. Hope everything goes well for you!