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



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We wanted to let our members know that ORBERA is going to be featured on Dr. Oz. The segment is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 October 13.

Looks to be a good segment!

Please, let me know if you were able to watch and what your thoughts were on the show.

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ORBERA

@@Alex Brecher

embarrassed to ask :wacko:

what does this word mean

i will warm up my DVR

thanx Alex

kathy

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Kathy, It is a recently FDA approved balloon that is placed in your stomach and inflated to help you feel full and lose weight. It is a non surgical approach as it just goes down your throat (before inflation) while you are slightly sedated. It does have to be removed after 6 months though. They say removal is as easy as insertion. Hope that helps.

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balloon placed in stomach inflated to help you feel full and lose weight.

@@Mountaingal

thanx for the explanation

straightening me out too :lol:

i continue to be totally happy with my sleeve

"we've" worked successful together for almost 4 years

constant improvements, new technology going on in the world

having new and improved sleeve, isn't a bad thing??

always curious about "the unknown" - and a little envious :wacko:

thanx again bud

kathy

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Check out this video for a good overview of the show and the Intragastric balloon:

http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/stomach-balloon-weight-loss-what-you-need-know-now?video_id=4555309039001

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