Sidney12 0 Posted July 18, 2022 Has anyone recently had a balloon fitted ? how did you choose which one to go for ? As in 4 month -6 month 12 month and how much weight have you lost ? I have read so many mixed reviews I’m confused!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pintsizedmallrat 473 Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) They've been pulled from the market in a few countries, they can get "stuck" or move around, and like the lap band the procedure is not permanent and will result in a higher rate of regain than a permanent procedure like the sleeve or bypass. Read here, it's been linked to 18 deaths: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-18-deaths-linked-to-apollo-endosurgery-intragastric-balloon-weight-loss-treatment/576874/ It's a new device and I would be wary of it. There are already a lot of red flags that it is ineffective and potentially dangerous. Edited July 22, 2022 by pintsizedmallrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney12 0 Posted July 22, 2022 Oh right I will have a read thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,003 Posted July 23, 2022 I agree with doing your research. I have not heard of a lot of people who are doing that procedure and My surgeon didn’t even offer it. Gotta be a reason for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites