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it's done!!

Hi All,
had the procedure at 1.30 today, i was home by 3.30.
Feel not too bad, haven't vomited yet, feeling nauseas though....in a little discomfort with the balloon, can't seem to fine a comfortable position to sit or lay in!
so far so good!!!
 
suziesuz said:
Hi All,
had the procedure at 1.30 today, i was home by 3.30.
Feel not too bad, haven't vomited yet, feeling nauseas though....in a little discomfort with the balloon, can't seem to fine a comfortable position to sit or lay in!
so far so good!!!
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OMG!!!
spoke too soon......up all night vomiting every 2 hrs, the acid is unbearable....didn't sleep a wink...i have tried some milk and an Actimel today, seems to be counteracting the acid.
Hope your ok Ted.....u must be home by now?
 
HI-Paula from sunny South Africa!I am seriously considering the balloon - after reading some positive stories (I feel I should do it)-then after the negative stories (I feel that maybe I am making a bit mistake)! It will cost around R20 000 in SA which is a lot of money to have to waste....just to puke all the time....please can tell someone tell me if it is REALLY worth it! I am at my heaviest - never been this heavy,even after 3 kids!If anyone also knows of a surgeon in SA who you could recommend?Is maybe the banding a better option?I am in two minds??Thanks P
 
HI Sue-Paula from South Africa!I would like to do it but my husband is not sure it's a good idea!I know that if I have to go through all the vomiting (and I HATE vomiting) -he will be furious - I certainly don't want to lose weight that way - just to eat a LOT less without all the side effects is what I need!I also have 3 children-so I need to be strong to still look after them,my home,hubby and business!Is it really such a DRASTIC measure to take?Ta Paula
 
paula milligan said:
HI Sue-Paula from South Africa!I would like to do it but my husband is not sure it's a good idea!I know that if I have to go through all the vomiting (and I HATE vomiting) -he will be furious - I certainly don't want to lose weight that way - just to eat a LOT less without all the side effects is what I need!I also have 3 children-so I need to be strong to still look after them,my home,hubby and business!Is it really such a DRASTIC measure to take?Ta Paula
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Hi Paula,
i have turned a corner this morning!!
i had the procedure done on friday afternoon, (28th),
vomited all night, all day saturday, twice saturday night, and 3 times sunday.
it is now monday morning, had a great nights sleep, didn't wake to vomit or with acid reflux.
i have attempted my first semi solid food this morning, i had 100g of Ready Brek, so will have to see if it stays down...
i am starting to feel it has been worth it, as i jumped on the scales this morning...(i know...too soon!!) and i am 10lb down already!!!
i was 14st 3lb 1'm now 13st 8lb!!
i am attempting to go in to work for a few hours today...get some normality back, so if i manage it, i would have only been really ill for 3 days...just like getting a bad tummy bug, i wouldn't be influenced by too many other experiences because everyone is different.
Good luck with your decision
suzie.x
 
Hello all!
I have read the whole 38 pages tonight... I have gone from highly enthusiastic to dissapointed.. pissed of at san LOL..Thank you all soo much for posting your experiences. I will have my balloon put in tomorrow I live in Mexico in Cabo San Lucas and the cost is much lower bout $1500 dls. I am excited and nervous I am a profesional singer so I dont know how that is going to feel or if it will affect my voice. I am at my limite weight I have gained 20 lbs in months and I feel like I cant stop. I am so dissapointed in my self and I have lost my selfesteem. I hope that this will be helpfull with a good diet.
weight: 89kilos goal:67kg height:1'65

Ill be posting updates
 
Hi Suzie

Hi Suzie.

Sorry for the late reply. Due to some unseen (and almost disastrous) events, I've had to postpone my op until 04-OCt-2009.
I've managed to squeeze 2 weeks of work from the 3rd Oct.

I'm really sorry to hear you had a first few days, but I'm glad you've recovered.

So how did the procedure go? Did you feel anything? Have you had any mood swings/cravings? How are you feeling now?

Ted


suziesuz said:
OMG!!!
spoke too soon......up all night vomiting every 2 hrs, the acid is unbearable....didn't sleep a wink...i have tried some milk and an Actimel today, seems to be counteracting the acid.
Hope your ok Ted.....u must be home by now?
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Sorry San I thought That you might see it.. just was making a point that I had read the thread and seen all of the pros and cons. nothing personal:) They have posponed my balloon as we have a hurricane arriving here today. I am still very nervous
 
Well done!Are you from South Africa?I am from Jhb and seriously considering it.Where did u have it done & cost if in SA?Have you lost any hair?Any other terrible side effects?I am busy doing some serious research-some looks great but other scary stories totally put me off -but I am desperate to get help now.Do u know what the chances or percentage of people put their weight back on?Would love to chat.So scared in case its the wrong decision.Paula-keep on with the good work.
 
Hi.I am also from S.A.-Johannesburg?What clinic/doctor did you go to and how much did it cost?Has he done many procedures like this before i.e. is he reputable?I am seriously considering it but after all the research, like hair falling out & others taking it out,I get worried.How does your hubby feel now?Did the doctor say what the success rate was like after the 6 months with patients putting the weight back on?Paula from SA.Please keep in touch & let me know.Thanks and blessings x x
 
Hi All,
day 5, and i'm feeling fine!!!
slept really well, kept 3 mushy meals down yesterday...ready brek for breakfast, pureed apples and pears for lunch and mashed carrot, swede, parsnip and potato for dinner....lived dangerously and had a petit filous in the afternoon!!!
the first 4 days are horrendous, however it seems worth it now.
i couple of the posts on here has made me wonder why SOME people have this procedure...of course your going to be ill if you eat fatty fried food, it will stick to the balloon.
so eating it cos you know your gonna throw it back up defeats the object?
i have a strict diet for the duration, basic rules.......
NO FRIED FOODS
NO CHOCOLATE
NO FIZZY DRINKS (It will deteriate the balloon)
NO COFFEE (heartburn)
NO ICE CREAM
too many people think this a quick fix.....it's not..i know the next 6 months is gonna be hard work, i have hired a personal trainer and hope to be down to 10 stone by removal date of March 10.
The clinic where i had my procedure is called NUCLEUS healthcare in Newport south wales.
it cost £4000 which includes dietician, 24hr nurse support, i see the dietician before and 1 week after the op, see my consultant again 2 weeks after the op, and see the nurse to be weighed every fortnight at the clinic.
i haven't seen any other hospital in the uk offer this level of support...so if you live in south wales/ south west england....it is really the best place.
 
Hi All
Welcome to the new comers....I am now 6 weeks in and I am flying it never a bit of bother with sickness, heartburn, reflux.....the only thing I do get occasionaly is the smelly burps and my nurse told me a few sips of diet coke on those occasions. I lost a stone in the first 4 weeks and it stopped then but has started moving again thankfully! I am now at 16 lb weight loss. I have enough energy to get through my days and my daily exercise which I would not dream of missing now which is not like me at all.....I dont feel deprieved of food and am on an intake of 700/900cals a day. I am so pleased with myself and am very greatful I am not one of the unlucky ones who had to have it taken out.

Her Again how are you doing my friend......hope all is well with you :)

Good luck to all new comers

Dottie
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Hi Dottie

Hi Dottie

Great news on the loss!
When did you start exercising, and also what do you do on your exercising regime?

Ted

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Hi All
Welcome to the new comers....I am now 6 weeks in and I am flying it never a bit of bother with sickness, heartburn, reflux.....the only thing I do get occasionaly is the smelly burps and my nurse told me a few sips of diet coke on those occasions. I lost a stone in the first 4 weeks and it stopped then but has started moving again thankfully! I am now at 16 lb weight loss. I have enough energy to get through my days and my daily exercise which I would not dream of missing now which is not like me at all.....I dont feel deprieved of food and am on an intake of 700/900cals a day. I am so pleased with myself and am very greatful I am not one of the unlucky ones who had to have it taken out.

Her Again how are you doing my friend......hope all is well with you :)

Good luck to all new comers

Dottie
xxxx
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Hi Ted,
Thank you for your encouraging words.... I have 2 ways of exercise: if its fine I take the dog for a brisk walk about 40mins.....but most days I resort to the wii sports active and find it great so good in fact my 2 adult children are at it now to just for fitness reasons... I sweat buckets at it and its a different lot of exercises every day which takes away the boredom.
Good luck to you

Dottie
PS I have only been at the exercise about 3 weeks now was not able before that just not enough energy!
 
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Back from Prague

Hi Joanie,

Well I am back from Prague after having the balloon removed and not a moment too soon. I was vomiting every morning and couldn't hold anything down towards the end. I passed out on the flight over and my whole body had pins and needles even my face (I note this also happened to you) so I was slurring my words when I came round. My hands went into cramp and my thumbs were rigid. I had to try to get my sister to understand that they were so painful I wanted her to pull my thumbs back into position but she was scared of breaking them. She called for assistance and in the end I had to be wheel chaired off the flight into the airport.

In the clinic they could not even find a vein for the sedative to go in as I think my body was ready to give up. Removal was horrific, worse than insertion and much longer. I was gagging, and trying to pull the tubes out but 3 people were holding me down.

I am now back home, 2stone 6lbs lighter, down from a size 16/18 to a perfect size 12 with a whole new wardrobe which I have just bought. Even my knickers were too big!!

Am I glad I did it - for the weight loss (this was a last resort) and the new me, then YES I am.

Would I do it again - Never, I'd rather run the London Marathon naked!!!

Good look to everyone else, I hope you are one of the lucky ones who can take to it, unfortunately my body was rejecting from the word go and I swear it nearly broke me.
 
HI! Ted. Sorry for the late reply. I am from New Delhi and got my fitted here.
Had difficult 4-5 days. After 1st week things have been good. And now 3 weeks are over. And I am kind of leading a normal life. I have lost around 9 kgs (20 lbs). And am happy. Want to lose total 18 kgs (40lbs). But another 7-8 lbs as quickly as possible so that I start looking normal. Then I dont mind if weight loss is even slower. How are things with you.
 
Well thats me finished my 6 months everyone. Started at 14 stone, finished at 11stone 7lbs. Looking to shift those 7lbs over the next few weeks myself.
Removal of balloon was ok, felt fine afterwards. Overall would recommend it to anyone.
 
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