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Hi Guys, I am an oversea patient who suffered from obesity, Is there any way for me to purchase the Obalon Balloons? I have already found a Doctor who has the credential and willing to place the ballon in me. if anyone has the resource of balloons, please contact email me at 50396066@qq.com . I have fellow patients who want them as bad as me too.

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Have you really researched it? I’ve read a lot of negative data. https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20180606/weight-loss-balloons-linked-to-12-deaths-fda-says

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I personally rejected the idea of the balloon right away because it is temporary, is very expensive, gives minimal results and can have serious complications. Not worth the risk or expense for the minimal and temporary result. However, I would be much more concerned about a surgeon using black market balloons. If he is qualified, shouldn't he be able to get these things himself? It's hard to tell from your picture because it is just a face shot but you don't look obese, but depending on the amount of weight you need to lose I would recommend the sleeve or bypass, not the band or balloon, those are technically less invasive but people have had tremendous problems with them.

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On 01/04/2019 at 13:24, Ed_NW said:



I'm not touching this one. Every time I call BS I get in trouble. LOL!


Thank you!!!

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17 minutes ago, Tess0554 said:
2 hours ago, Ed_NW said:


I'm not touching this one. Every time I call BS I get in trouble. LOL!

Thank you!!!

No problem!!!!!!!!!

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