I was one of those people who could not tolerate the balloon, after a month of vomiting almost everything that went in. I too was told "just hang in there", "be positive". I was told this by the doctor and the director and it did give me the impression that this was something I had to just try and persevere, too be tough,hang in there, have positive thoughts, unfortunately it should be common sense but you want so much for it too work, and there is the cost, the hope, the comments and so you do "hang in there" unfortunately for some, including me, comprimising my health.
For many people who get the balloon, including me, we elect to not share with many, I hadn't told anyone except my immediate family, as a result there is limited support except for these forums, hopefully we can support each other, I totally get the comment "hang in there" is meant to be positive and encouraging however it should only be intended for those first few days, than after that "get your butt in too see the doc", When my doctor told me to hang in there, I thought he knew best, he was the doctor, not sure what would have happened if I kept thinking i could have "hung in there", when I did get admitted to hospital, the emerg physician said my potassium levels were so low that in another day or so my heart could have stopped. Obviously in this case, my doctor did not know best.
I agree with San, this should not be taken lightly, the advertisements promote "non invasive, non pharmacological. 10 min procedure. This message leaves us with thinking its no big deal...I was never on so many meds, so not sure what they mean by non pharmacological, I was on Morphine for the first few days, antispamsmotics, antiacidic medication, I have never taken any medication before, and although not surgical, anytime you put a foreign body into your body....its invasive.
as for the amount of saline in the balloon, I was not initially told, I had 700 cc's. I wonder, and it would be interesting to hear how many have been consulted/ informed about the amount of saline that will be inserted. If you have had a balloon, would love to hear from others if they were told how many cc's of saline prior to the procedure.
thx,
drul
, i am so happy , the thing i love the most so far the guilt feeling that i develop once i even think about junk or unhealthy food , i never had this in my life before . i started going to the Gym last week , just light routine though , i feel much better . 15 more Kgs to go for my target , and 21 for my perfect weight