Gastric Balloon

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JANEYOO

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Hi people

Im have just booked my gastric balloon date for a clinic in Prague. 5 stone to lose and I so need to do it! Has anyone got any advice for me of what to expect???? It would be nice to hear from someone out there
 
Well thanks everyone for replying and your support!! (NOT)!
 
I dont know anything about gastric balloons but I hope it goes well and that you lose your weight:) what else have you got planned in conjunction with the surgery to motivate you?

goodluck, when is the surgery?
 
hi i have just had mine fitted on wednesday, feel realy sickly and bad stomache cramps but each day is getting better. feel realy tired though but probably lack of food. i had porridge today and managed upto now to keep it down
 
JANEYOO said:
Well thanks everyone for replying and your support!! (NOT)!
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Jesus, chill out. You left it less than an hour before bitching about lack of posts. Give it a bit longer--Very few people in this part of the forum have balloons. There is a WHOLE section dedicated for people with them though so maybe check there? Most people on this site are American so posting at 8 in the morning means it's the middle of the night for them. Give us a chance to respond before putting our backs up like that!
 
april said:
hi i have just had mine fitted on wednesday, feel realy sickly and bad stomache cramps but each day is getting better. feel realy tired though but probably lack of food. i had porridge today and managed upto now to keep it down
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Hi April

Thanks for reply its much appreciated. Where did you have it fitted and was is striaghtforward?? Its a scary thought but something that I have to do. Are you only able to eat very small amounts?? Would you keep me updated please and let me know how you go on. THanks again for replying x
 
Sunflower said:
Jesus, chill out. You left it less than an hour before bitching about lack of posts. Give it a bit longer--Very few people in this part of the forum have balloons. There is a WHOLE section dedicated for people with them though so maybe check there? Most people on this site are American so posting at 8 in the morning means it's the middle of the night for them. Give us a chance to respond before putting our backs up like that!
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I wasnt actually bitching I am new to the site and registered because there seems to be so much support on her. I certainly wasnt trying to put anyones back up just looking for a little support with my journey. Sorry if i have offended anyone!
 
Sorry, that post just put my back up. I'm a grumpy girl. You have to wait for responses!! :p Did you check out the section for people who are having/have had surgery yet? It's not overly active but the people there really know their stuff :)
 
Sunflower said:
Sorry, that post just put my back up. I'm a grumpy girl. You have to wait for responses!! :p Did you check out the section for people who are having/have had surgery yet? It's not overly active but the people there really know their stuff :)
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I did thanks and it was a great help. Lots of stories from people who have had the same as what I am having so yes is was great. Im on a count down now scared but excited! At least I know what to expect! Thanks for pointing me in the right direct xx
 
hi, I am having gastric balloon fitted to or row (12 April 2011) @4.00pm, I'll let you know anything you want to know - if that makes sence lol!!!! x x
 
Hi people

I have had my balloon fitted 2 weeks ago and although the procedure was fine I now cant eat or drink anything. I have constantly been sick at least 5 times a day for the last 8 days. Its making me feel depressed now and wishing I hadnt had it done. I really cant keep anything down not even water. I have to suck ice lollies which is not good. Any advice for me people?? I have lost 17 pounds already but this isnt good and not sure its worth it. Feeling do down xxx
 
Sorry to hear that you are feeling down. Do you need to go for regular check ups when you have a balloon fitted? it can't be right that you are vomiting so much throughout the day.

Make sure you keep yourself hydrated and try to see your consultant asap as you will become seriously ill if you cannot keep anything down.

Take care x
 
It is tough but honestly stick with it and even though you can eat now don´t be fooled into trying to eat too much. I found mashed potato brilliant if you can buy the weight watchers frozen brand 3 blocks in the microwave are just about perfect for you at the moment as a portion for one of your meals then a protien shake for another like slimfast and porridge about 4 tablespoons plus loads of water. Hope that helps it is exactly what I ate the first 2 to 3 weeks of solids to stop being sick. My sickness seemed to go on for the first 3 weeks. It probably does feel like there is no end in sight for you at the moment just try not to rush into eating too fast.
Good luck with it and be strong and focus on your origional reason for putting yourself through this. Be positive!!
 
RuthieH said:
It is tough but honestly stick with it and even though you can eat now don´t be fooled into trying to eat too much. I found mashed potato brilliant if you can buy the weight watchers frozen brand 3 blocks in the microwave are just about perfect for you at the moment as a portion for one of your meals then a protien shake for another like slimfast and porridge about 4 tablespoons plus loads of water. Hope that helps it is exactly what I ate the first 2 to 3 weeks of solids to stop being sick. My sickness seemed to go on for the first 3 weeks. It probably does feel like there is no end in sight for you at the moment just try not to rush into eating too fast.
Good luck with it and be strong and focus on your origional reason for putting yourself through this. Be positive!!
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Thanks for your advice. I have tried some mashed egg and that seems to stay down at the moment which is a step in the right direction. In the info I was given it said I should be on small portions of solid food by day 10 but thats just not happening. I have been sick fee for 1 days YIPEEEE. I am going to try and introduce some soft foods like mash and see how I go and I am going to stock up on Slime Fast. Wow all this to be slim!! Not feeling as down now. Thanks for reply x
 
No problem just hope it gets better for you soon. I need to take my own advice too as I have eaten more than I should lately and need to remember I have the balloon. At the moment I seem to forget it is there and over eat which afterwards is not comfortable plus the horrible stinky burps start ... not a good thing!!
Let me know how you get on and I will let you know if I can get back to the right eating track so that I can help you further down the line.
 
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