Gastric Balloon
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Hiya SSSSSS1
OMG the journey back from prague was the worst ever, went from prague to amsterdam then amsterdam to teesside airport after having to wait in amsterdam for 3hr 40 mins it was hell and i was just throwing up so not pleasent, but then getting to teesside and seeing my parent and my Man and baby girl just made it all better.
The thing that tipped it for me was we went away to egypt for new year and i couldnt get the tray on the plane down all the way, that was final straw.
What was yours??
I have lost 9lb now so going well
Cazamu
OMG the journey back from prague was the worst ever, went from prague to amsterdam then amsterdam to teesside airport after having to wait in amsterdam for 3hr 40 mins it was hell and i was just throwing up so not pleasent, but then getting to teesside and seeing my parent and my Man and baby girl just made it all better.
The thing that tipped it for me was we went away to egypt for new year and i couldnt get the tray on the plane down all the way, that was final straw.
What was yours??
I have lost 9lb now so going well
Cazamu
It would have taken a lot to persuade me to go by anything except a short car ride having read what I had read on here, so although it was mroe expensivve to do in the UK, I simply could not understand how I could do it in Prague and get back...
I don't know what my tipping point was really - I had an operation in November on my back and went from being super active to completely sedentary and rocketed up 10KG to 80kg. It had never been easy maintaining at 70KG so I couldn't face having to lose and just couldn't stop eating. I was also drinking really regularly and couldn't stop by just "deciding to". I suppose that really worried me more than the weight, but since last week, I have not had a drink and I am not missing it.
None of my clothes fitted and nothing I wanted to buy looked nice so I just but the bullet (along with another lasagne) and called the hospital group and got booked in.
Anyway, BF said he will tune up the bicycles today so I may start to move a little more -my kids are back tonight - can't wait and have really missed their company.
Hope you keep on feeling better - I still can't sit still for more than a few minutes from discomfort. Has that passed with you?
I don't know what my tipping point was really - I had an operation in November on my back and went from being super active to completely sedentary and rocketed up 10KG to 80kg. It had never been easy maintaining at 70KG so I couldn't face having to lose and just couldn't stop eating. I was also drinking really regularly and couldn't stop by just "deciding to". I suppose that really worried me more than the weight, but since last week, I have not had a drink and I am not missing it.
None of my clothes fitted and nothing I wanted to buy looked nice so I just but the bullet (along with another lasagne) and called the hospital group and got booked in.
Anyway, BF said he will tune up the bicycles today so I may start to move a little more -my kids are back tonight - can't wait and have really missed their company.
Hope you keep on feeling better - I still can't sit still for more than a few minutes from discomfort. Has that passed with you?
Sunday Fun day
It is getting easier to live with this although still not able to be "comfortable" - I know the baloon is there all the time and it is not pleasant.
No more weight down but that's probably due to being able to rehydrate somewhat.
Have one more day before going back to work on Tuesday so fingers crossed I can keep this improvement up.
It is getting easier to live with this although still not able to be "comfortable" - I know the baloon is there all the time and it is not pleasant.
No more weight down but that's probably due to being able to rehydrate somewhat.
Have one more day before going back to work on Tuesday so fingers crossed I can keep this improvement up.
Hello,
Well this is Day 6 of having the balloon in.
It is my first day back at work and are feeling ordinary. However, I did wake up feeling better today. Had a better sleep and ate a boiled egg (very slowly this morning).
I too have found it difficult to get comfortable. However, I haven't vomited at all - just slept a lot.
I'm really hoping that it gets better because I'm struggling with feeling ordinary all of the time.
Thanks.
Well this is Day 6 of having the balloon in.
It is my first day back at work and are feeling ordinary. However, I did wake up feeling better today. Had a better sleep and ate a boiled egg (very slowly this morning).
I too have found it difficult to get comfortable. However, I haven't vomited at all - just slept a lot.
I'm really hoping that it gets better because I'm struggling with feeling ordinary all of the time.
Thanks.
Liver and potato?????????????? I am still making my way gingerly through a quarter of a slimfast shake and then feeling bloated and uncomfortably full for hours afterwards with prowling round the house and not being able to sit, stand, concentrate for ages after!
What am I doing wrong?
I took the kids to the cinema today and thought I wouldn't make it through the movie because of the discomfort - and no matter what I do, no shift in position seems to help...
I cracked open one of the peppermint capsules and rubbed it on my belly as I had read somewhere this would help - It did the first time, but when I tried it again at 2am today as woke up really uncomfortable, nada.....
Sorry for the whinge, but tired and can't sleep but can't seem to do anything useful either....
What am I doing wrong?
I took the kids to the cinema today and thought I wouldn't make it through the movie because of the discomfort - and no matter what I do, no shift in position seems to help...
I cracked open one of the peppermint capsules and rubbed it on my belly as I had read somewhere this would help - It did the first time, but when I tried it again at 2am today as woke up really uncomfortable, nada.....
Sorry for the whinge, but tired and can't sleep but can't seem to do anything useful either....
hii ssssss1
Are you still being sick, i wonder if it has got a little bit stuck, are you drinking plenty of water and tea.
Everyone reacts differently with the balloon, i heal very quickly and have a great immune system maybe its that, I have heard people taking 2-3 weeks to get used to having it in and there system settling
Cazamu
PS. dont worry about the winging thats what we are on here for, support and to listen to each others good or bad experiences
Are you still being sick, i wonder if it has got a little bit stuck, are you drinking plenty of water and tea.
Everyone reacts differently with the balloon, i heal very quickly and have a great immune system maybe its that, I have heard people taking 2-3 weeks to get used to having it in and there system settling
Cazamu
PS. dont worry about the winging thats what we are on here for, support and to listen to each others good or bad experiences
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Cheekygirl
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Well coming onto my 6th week this friday and I have already lost 11kg so really happy about that. My dietician and Life coach have been absolutely amazing, having so much support from the programme professionals. I am still having trouble eating breaky as this is one of my big down falls so by the time the balloon is out hopefully all my eating patterns will have changed. I am just feeling really wonderful, sometimes when I am asleep I wake up really quickly because all of a sudden I have a surge of acid reflux coming up into my mouth so I grab a bucket which I always leave near the bed just incase. I still drink liquids to fast so I do get uncomfortable sometimes so now I am back drinking with a straw lol.
ssssss1 if you are feeling uncomfortable and have a sick feeling it does sound like maybe your balloon is stuck and needs to be put back right, somehow you can do this by moving the balloon if you can feel it.
ssssss1 if you are feeling uncomfortable and have a sick feeling it does sound like maybe your balloon is stuck and needs to be put back right, somehow you can do this by moving the balloon if you can feel it.
3.42am!!!!!!!!!!!!
well, awake again with that "uncomfortable" feeling.... BUT had two pieces of tuna sushi for lunch and a sliver of chicken for dinner and soup twice and a slim fast shake today so looks like the food tolerance is coming back - but pooing has become very hit and miss, - far too much information but I do feel clogged up.
I have taken laxatives daily for over 5 years, - another reason for having the balloon so I can stop - it all started after giving birth.... not good.
Have not had any since the insertion and can poo a bit but boy, it ain't pleasant!!!!!!!!!!!
Back to work tomorrow. How will that work?
well, awake again with that "uncomfortable" feeling.... BUT had two pieces of tuna sushi for lunch and a sliver of chicken for dinner and soup twice and a slim fast shake today so looks like the food tolerance is coming back - but pooing has become very hit and miss, - far too much information but I do feel clogged up.
I have taken laxatives daily for over 5 years, - another reason for having the balloon so I can stop - it all started after giving birth.... not good.
Have not had any since the insertion and can poo a bit but boy, it ain't pleasant!!!!!!!!!!!
Back to work tomorrow. How will that work?
ssssss1
good luck going back to work im sure you will be fine
I have been on anti depressants since 2004 and since having the balloon put in i have managed to stop them so thats a good thing
Feel like my weight loss has slowed down already though so feeling a bit shitty maybe it was the liver and onions!!
Must get a fresh head on it tomorrow though but feeling hungry quite a bit
Good luck becky007 where you going for it??
good luck going back to work im sure you will be fine
I have been on anti depressants since 2004 and since having the balloon put in i have managed to stop them so thats a good thing
Feel like my weight loss has slowed down already though so feeling a bit shitty maybe it was the liver and onions!!
Must get a fresh head on it tomorrow though but feeling hungry quite a bit
Good luck becky007 where you going for it??
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53% Body Fat!
Hi Everyone
So I had my pre procedure nutritionist appointment this afternoon. She is really nice . She measured height, weight, all body parts, and then she hooked me up to this electrode thing to measure my body fat and hydration. So I am 53% fat. Then I had 3 “ before” photos taken…. Fully clothed thank god!
So I have been given the pre and post surgery nutrition protocol booklet and it makes so scary reading . Once I have my surgery date set on 09/03/10 I will know when to start my 2 week optifast phase. 3 optifast shakes, fruit and veges…. that’s it !! then 2 days before the op clear liquids only!!!
Looking forward to my upper endoscopy next Tuesday ( that sounds weird!) at least once that it done I will be one step closer
Hi Everyone
So I had my pre procedure nutritionist appointment this afternoon. She is really nice . She measured height, weight, all body parts, and then she hooked me up to this electrode thing to measure my body fat and hydration. So I am 53% fat. Then I had 3 “ before” photos taken…. Fully clothed thank god!
So I have been given the pre and post surgery nutrition protocol booklet and it makes so scary reading . Once I have my surgery date set on 09/03/10 I will know when to start my 2 week optifast phase. 3 optifast shakes, fruit and veges…. that’s it !! then 2 days before the op clear liquids only!!!
Looking forward to my upper endoscopy next Tuesday ( that sounds weird!) at least once that it done I will be one step closer
I had mine fitted on Feb 12th. Weight loss has been slow for me, but that's always been my problem so the 8lbs (I guess that's about 4kg) is better than before. I keep track of what I eat and most days don't even have 1000 calories in me.
Today I am feeling 'normal' for the first time since the proceedure - yay.
Jasmine9 - those 2 days of clear fluids are really hard, you feel fine and therefore you are starving. I went through endless gingerale because the bubbles made me feel more full. Just remember, its 2 days away from the start of the new you! (Buy lots of clear fluids, cause you'll be on them for days after - but you won't really care when you are recovering).
So glad I found this site. Cazamu, I'm with you! But remember that 2lbs /week is what is recommended for permanent weight loss, and that's what we're after, right?
Today I am feeling 'normal' for the first time since the proceedure - yay.
Jasmine9 - those 2 days of clear fluids are really hard, you feel fine and therefore you are starving. I went through endless gingerale because the bubbles made me feel more full. Just remember, its 2 days away from the start of the new you! (Buy lots of clear fluids, cause you'll be on them for days after - but you won't really care when you are recovering).
So glad I found this site. Cazamu, I'm with you! But remember that 2lbs /week is what is recommended for permanent weight loss, and that's what we're after, right?
Hi kellim you had yours fitted the same time as me and I think i have been expecting miracles to happen, but so far i have lost 1st 1lb in the first 3 weeks but nothing this week so far, you have made me feel better because i was wanting 4-5lb off a week and that is just silly and unrealistic not to mention unhealthy
Where did you get yours done at??
Where did you get yours done at??
Well I am booked to have the balloon and have changed the date twice now. I am terrified of having it in , not of the procedure just the after part, I hate feeling sick, now I have just rebooked for the third time and its going to be the 3rd May , the reason I keep changing is that I need time off work & work is so busy , I run my company.
Can someone please tell me something nice about the balloon , and also how bad it really is the first couple of days
Can someone please tell me something nice about the balloon , and also how bad it really is the first couple of days
HI Becks I getting mine done on the 3rd May , where are you having yours done?
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OzCatmum
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Hi Feelfat,
I had my balloon fitted on the 20th Feb, and was expecting it to be horrible. Truthfully, I had stomach spasms as soon as I woke up, which was the worst part, but the drugs worked well to help with this. Slept a lot for the first 2 days, then felt much better on day 3, and progressively improved every day after. Everyone has a different experience, but I guess it is like having your legs waxed- you know it is going to hurt, but it won't kill you, and it will end. For me, it wasn't as bad as I had been lead to believe.
To be honest, I have a high pressure job, took a week off work and this became a bit of a holiday by the end of the week as I felt fine, but don't tell work!!
In terms of recovery, I did an 8 km good pace bush walk 3 weeks post op, and was fine. I have walked every day from day 2- the first week like a 90 year old and just around the block, but I recommend it just to get everything moving.
Now I am slowly but surely losing weight- I weighed 109.5kg when I had it in and weigh 104.5kg today. This also includes a week in South Africa for work. I had functions every night, with a glass of wine (just one every night), and finger food, and dinner etc. etc. and managed to lose a kilo. @1kg a week is just fine by me.
I eat what I would describe as the lowest end of normal, so basically no-one but those closest to me would know. I have an employee who had a lap band and I can eat normally, whereas she is obviously unable to, which at times creates concern from those who don't know. She looks amazing, by the way!
My struggle at present, (and it IS very early days to be fair) is the difference between real hunger and mind hunger. I want to eat certain foods, and this remains even when I am full. I actually couldn't physically eat enough to satisfy this type of hunger....hard to explain, but essentially it is not physical, that is for sure! I have an appointment with the Dietician and Fitness support person on 30 March, and have access to a Psychologist, all of which I believe will help me with this issue. I want to get all of my disordered thinking about food sorted so I survive getting the balloon out, but I have to keep reminding myself that I have plenty of time!! At the end of the day, the balloon seems to provide a sort of physical roadblock for my brains desire to eat cheese sandwiches.
Hope this helps, stay in touch if you like, both Sydneysiders too!
Cheers,
OzCatMum
I had my balloon fitted on the 20th Feb, and was expecting it to be horrible. Truthfully, I had stomach spasms as soon as I woke up, which was the worst part, but the drugs worked well to help with this. Slept a lot for the first 2 days, then felt much better on day 3, and progressively improved every day after. Everyone has a different experience, but I guess it is like having your legs waxed- you know it is going to hurt, but it won't kill you, and it will end. For me, it wasn't as bad as I had been lead to believe.
To be honest, I have a high pressure job, took a week off work and this became a bit of a holiday by the end of the week as I felt fine, but don't tell work!!
In terms of recovery, I did an 8 km good pace bush walk 3 weeks post op, and was fine. I have walked every day from day 2- the first week like a 90 year old and just around the block, but I recommend it just to get everything moving.
Now I am slowly but surely losing weight- I weighed 109.5kg when I had it in and weigh 104.5kg today. This also includes a week in South Africa for work. I had functions every night, with a glass of wine (just one every night), and finger food, and dinner etc. etc. and managed to lose a kilo. @1kg a week is just fine by me.
I eat what I would describe as the lowest end of normal, so basically no-one but those closest to me would know. I have an employee who had a lap band and I can eat normally, whereas she is obviously unable to, which at times creates concern from those who don't know. She looks amazing, by the way!
My struggle at present, (and it IS very early days to be fair) is the difference between real hunger and mind hunger. I want to eat certain foods, and this remains even when I am full. I actually couldn't physically eat enough to satisfy this type of hunger....hard to explain, but essentially it is not physical, that is for sure! I have an appointment with the Dietician and Fitness support person on 30 March, and have access to a Psychologist, all of which I believe will help me with this issue. I want to get all of my disordered thinking about food sorted so I survive getting the balloon out, but I have to keep reminding myself that I have plenty of time!! At the end of the day, the balloon seems to provide a sort of physical roadblock for my brains desire to eat cheese sandwiches.
Hope this helps, stay in touch if you like, both Sydneysiders too!
Cheers,
OzCatMum
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