Baloon

[sean72977 43]

Anyone heard of the baloon surgery? I just heard of it and am kinda pissed I didn't know about it pre op.

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[DaisyAmy 561]

I don't know much about it, but I believe you only have it for six months and then they remove it. So, in my opinion, you are not making a permanent change the results may not be long lasting. Just my opinion, but I know I needed something a little more permanent. I'm 6 months out from sleeve surgery and definitely still need to be working this tool.

[KristenLe 5,979]

The balloon surgery is for minimal weight loss and very temporary. I'm not sure many surgeons perform it yet as I believe it's very new.

[sean72977 43]

Hmm..ok thanks

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[mia150 43]

My sister had it, it was horrible experience, she lost some weight (only 6 kg in 6 months) because she was puking all the time then when she took it off her stomach was more larger than before so she put double the weight she lost during the baloon period.

It is kind of kick start for diet people so you can continue the struggle on your own after removing it.

[Minimel 45]

My surgeon says it's useless.

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[libby43 136]

Never heard really anything good about it and not much success from the balloon . I needed something more permanent to help with my weight loss.

[mistycal 81]

Lol my surgeon said if I needed to loose about 20 lbs in a couple months for say a wedding it would be a great option!! Lol.... So that was the last I thought about that option!