gastric balloon (BIB)

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sarahcustard

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Hi I am new to this. Having struggled with my weight for the last ten years and failed. I now put on about 20 pounds a year (despite regular gym memberships and weight watchers /slimmmingworld joining!!). I have now decided to consider surgery. Having researched this I have had a consultation about the gastric balloon (bib). I wonderered if there was anyone else who had had this done or knew anything about it and could help me with this decision!!!:) :) :D :D
 
Hi sarah, is the gastric balloon the same as the stomach banding?...where they inflate a saline filled balloon around your stomach?...If its the same..then my good friend had that surgery 1 year ago.,,and she could give you some info. If its not, then im sorry I know nothing about it
Good luck
Michelle :)
 
no. I looked into the banding but was put off by having to have surgery. The balloon doesn't seem to have a lot of info about it. You have it inserted under sedation via the mouth and it is then filled with saline inside your stomach. Apparently you can keep it in for 6 months max and it kind of reduces the amount in your stomach! Sounds great. I would just feel better about having it done if I heard some success stories or something!!!
Thanks x
 
sarahcustard said:
Hi I am new to this. Having struggled with my weight for the last ten years and failed. I now put on about 20 pounds a year (despite regular gym memberships and weight watchers /slimmmingworld joining!!). I have now decided to consider surgery. Having researched this I have had a consultation about the gastric balloon (bib). I wonderered if there was anyone else who had had this done or knew anything about it and could help me with this decision!!!:) :) :D :D
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What's your weight now?

I hate to see people resort to any type of unnatural surguries or alterations if you can lose it naturally. Buying a gym membership and joniing weight watchers isn't going to solve your problem if you aren't utilizing them correctly.

I don't mean to be harsh, and hopefully you don't take it like that, but have you done everything POSSIBLE before you think about doing these types of things? What has caused you to fail in your weight loss goals? Have you been trying to do them on your own?

Motivation and Teamwork are two of the most important factors in weight loss, if you ask me. Maybe there are other alternatives before trying to have doctors treat you for something like this? Your lifestyle and life in general may be at risk by resorting to these types of things.

Just looking out for you, because I had these same problems and decisions to make, I was up to almost 400, and life gave me a nice slap in the face. I'm down to about 337 now, and I'm going stronger, and I'm hoping you can do the same thing.

/rant off (sorry!) :)
 
I currently am 257 pounds. I have been dieting now for ten yrs. I just seems that I lose 14 - 30 pounds then put it back on. I don't seem to be able to stick to the diet for more than 6 weeks. These days a couple of days is all I seem to manage. I just feel that I don't want to be here this time next year and be in the same situation and another 14 pounds on!! I do appreciate that this is a massive step to take though.
 
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sarahcustard said:
no. I looked into the banding but was put off by having to have surgery. The balloon doesn't seem to have a lot of info about it. You have it inserted under sedation via the mouth and it is then filled with saline inside your stomach. Apparently you can keep it in for 6 months max and it kind of reduces the amount in your stomach! Sounds great. I would just feel better about having it done if I heard some success stories or something!!!
Thanks x
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Hi Sarah
My daughter and I both had a balloon inserted 4 weeks ago and am more than happy to share information - we have both lost 16LBS in 3 weeks but it has been a rough ride occasionally.

Tina
 
tinamckeown said:
Hi Sarah
My daughter and I both had a balloon inserted 4 weeks ago and am more than happy to share information - we have both lost 16LBS in 3 weeks but it has been a rough ride occasionally.

Tina
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hi sarah, you are in the same boat as me! i dont know what to do i have been looking at the band and the balloon but like you i am a bit worried. I have a appintment on the 3rd april to see specialist in london. HAve you looked into it?? price etc etc
 
goddessbrujah said:
Hi...i am getting this procedure done at the end of May so i can tell you all about what happens....i HAVE to do something as i have tortured myself for over 20 years with a weight problem and i DONT want to be fat ever again.i to have done every diet possible taken pills etc..., joined 2 gyms and really dieted hard ...i can only last up to 3 or 4 weeks then i pile it all back on again.if you want to chat mail me Angie x
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Goddess doesn't sound like you've ever committed to a lifestyle change.. you're going to need to do that when you h ave the balloon implanted - I hope you've had lots of counselling before undergoing this procedure..
 
I don't want to sound harsh, but if you can't stay on a diet for very long, how are you going to do it when you have the balloon implanted? I don't know much about the surgery, but please carefully think this one through, that's all I ask.
 
it sounds scary to me. and if you can't address the emotional and psychological reasons you keep falling off the wagon, then getting a balloon in your belly isn't going to help. you'll be miserable. if it was just about eating less, you would have done it by now. there is more to it and getting surgery doesn't help with those things.
 
goddessbrujah said:
Hi...i am getting this procedure done at the end of May so i can tell you all about what happens....i HAVE to do something as i have tortured myself for over 20 years with a weight problem and i DONT want to be fat ever again.i to have done every diet possible taken pills etc..., joined 2 gyms and really dieted hard ...i can only last up to 3 or 4 weeks then i pile it all back on again.if you want to chat mail me Angie x
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hi angie my name is lucero,im new to this.ill be haveing mine july 3rd,id like to know how ,its going,wish you well.if youd like to chat email me at papipiero@aol.com:seeya:
 
hi im from some a newbbbie,i really need information,from son one that has had the balloon done,im haveing this done,july 3rd,in tijuana mexico,id like to lose 75 pounds.i would be so happy to hear from sme one ....i would also be more then happy tohelp anyone that needs information.....this being after july 3rd..i will keep everyone posted
 
hey tina i would like some information if you could help me i was wondering if it leaves you with ecess skin or when it comes out if you have regained weight form eatting nrmal portions agin??
 
Hi,

Yes I have a few baggy bits, mainly the top of my legs and my stretch marks on my stomach are a bit more saggy. But hey Im 44 years old and never really expected to gain a body like jordon! I had to buy size 10 jeans the other day - really upset my husband but made my day!! I have had the balloon out for 5 weeks now and have lost a couple of pounds. I wasnt able to eat huge meals and have continued to have lots of little meals throughout the day. I do worry Im eating too much but I think that my calorie intake was so low with the balloon in that I have lost a bit of perspective as to how much is ok now. Must be doing ok if the weight isnt piling back on.

xxx tina
 
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Hi everyone .. Well im having this procedure done tomorrow , actually i live in Australia
im only sixteen years old, And yes people may have their doubts or concerns about intergastric ballon , alot of people family members and friends has their doubts about me getting it done
However, I’m not here to influence you or even justify it , all im saying is whether you’ve done diets , pills, tried a thousand times and giving up a million if you want it you want it there aint much point in life if your going to life it un happy , if it takes being skinny or healthy or whatever to feel satisfied within your self, then do it.. i know loads of information about it if anyone has questions, and pretty much people are right its not an easy journey at the moment its one day till im in for my op
And basically, i am struggling but i will get through it .. look at it like you might not be in the place you want to be but your sure on your way my biggest advice try not to focus on food the day before the procedure look up success stories with the intergastric balloon , and just focus on how great your going to look and feel whether, you don’t get it done or just do it naturally no matter what just be happy
 
Talk to a medical specialist.

Its' effectiveness depends on the severity of the condition. You don't always have a choice.
 
where buy a BIB in USA?

Hey guys,

I'm new here and I'm looking for a BIB to buy on internet in USA but I didnt have success. I have friend with approximately 660 lbs (300 kg), and he needs a gastric balloon (BIB) as soon as possible, because he is in a critical condition of health. But this balloon in Brazil is too expensive, for that reason I come here to ask you, if you know how to buy in USA, because I think that balloon is more cheap there. If someone knows please, don't hesitate to tell me.
I'm grateful.
bye.
 
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