new and thinking of getting Gastric Balloon

[ljade]

hi im new to this,
ive tried lots of diets for the last 6 years but for every stone i loose i seem to put 2 back on !
i am now getting very worried as i have diabetes in the family :sigh: and want to sort my weight before its to late!!
so im thinking of getting the gastric balloon
my target weight loss is 5 stone but i am petrified of the thought of surgery. so i think if i have the balloon and loose around 3 i will be in the right frame of mind to keep it off.
i have a consultation in a week with healthier weight.
any help or past experiences would be great to hear
thanks

 

[Nickynoodles]

Hi ljade

I have had a balloon for 6 weeks now but its only to lose a bit more weight so i can have a bypass or sleeve..
I would think very carefully before parting with you hard earned cash as a balloon is only in for 6 months or a year and if you have a tendancy to yo yo, it is rather a lot of money to spend for a year..
Its is 50/50 whether your body rejects the balloon in your stomach, i am one of the lucky ones and not had too much problem. I do feel sick a lot, sometimes what food is ok one day, isnt liked the next ..

For me, if i wasnt having another operation after the balloon i would worry the weight would go back on..

All the best

Nicky xx

 

[tartanlady]

Hi ljade and welcome I agree with noodles above the balloon is only for a short term but if you are sure that you would be able to continue your journey with just that little bit of help then go for it

 

[ljade]

Thanks for your replies ! i am getting the reshape duo balloon which apparently has 100% success rate at healthier weight ( it has never had to be taken out before 6 months) i am also only 20 the last time i was happy with my weight was when i was 15 so im longing for that body again, im sure once i can see a difference i will stick to it Nicky how was the experiance for you ? where did you get it done and how much have you lost so far/expect to loose? sorry for all the questions theres just not much info online so any info would be great thanks

 

[Mrs Quiggle]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Have to agree with the others. Surgeons usually use a balloon to bring weight down to a safe level before operating. You might be better with a band in the long run.

Look forward to chatting.

Kate x