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I'm scheduled to have my ReShape balloon inserted on 7/7. I've so far lost 8 pounds since making the decision on 5/26. (Starting weight 265, current weight 257.) I'm hoping to be closer to 250 by my procedure date. I'm nervous but excited to take this proactive step. My immediate goal is to get enough weight off that I can exercise somewhere other than the pool - right now the pressure on my joints is enough that it's dangerous for me to go barefoot or do any exercise that requires shifting all my weight to one foot. Reading everyone's stories has been a huge help as has talking with three close friends who have lost 100+ pounds (two who have kept it off, one who has not) and trying to learn from their individual journeys. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work in healthcare and read about all the procedures. I talked to two surgeons - one who offered Orbera and one who offered ReShape and I felt that I'd have more support and success with ReShape. I also liked the dual balloon structure - in the unlikely event of a deflation, less likelihood of migration to my intestines before it could be endoscopically removed. My current BMI is 40. My ultimate goal is to be below 25 but my 12 month goal is to get as far below 30 as I can. My 6 month goal with the balloon is to take off enough weight that I can comfortably workout at least 5x weekly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I once expressed concern to my (former) rheumatologist that the arthritic swelling in my toes was making my shoes very tight and asked what might help. He looked me in the eye and said "this is a very serious problem". I nodded my head in agreement and then he continued "...because all you fat girls have is shoes and purses - if you lose the shoes, I can't imagine what you'll do". I was about a 32 BMI at the time. I felt like I'd just been slapped. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App