Gastric Balloon Any ballooners out there? Support needed!

[kismet68]

Right I have a challenge and wondered if anyone wants to join me. It is shrove Tuesday tomorrow (pancake day) and Wednesday is the first day of Lent. As a tradition (and a good catholic girl) I give up something that I love for 6 weeks, usually sweets, crisps etc. I eat very little of these things now so for me I am not going to buy another lunch at work. I have started being lazy so it's time to get my act together and start preparing my lunches that should mean around £20 a week to be donated to charity.
Feel free to join and keep me company ( and motivated).

 

[mamalishious]

Banana I'm reading ur post eagerly awaiting your sickness to stop as I need mine to be over quickly for work reasons.

 

[Neisie]

Right I have a challenge and wondered if anyone wants to join me. It is shrove Tuesday tomorrow (pancake day) and Wednesday is the first day of Lent. As a tradition (and a good catholic girl) I give up something that I love for 6 weeks, usually sweets, crisps etc. I eat very little of these things now so for me I am not going to buy another lunch at work. I have started being lazy so it's time to get my act together and start preparing my lunches that should mean around £20 a week to be donated to charity. Feel free to join and keep me company ( and motivated).

We call tomorrow "Fat Tuesday," and I've never been good at giving things up. Two years ago I gave up swearing, didn't work 100% but was pretty close. I've never been into sweets, just huge portions, and who gives up huge portions? Certainly not the fat girl. Anywho, my hubby, trainer, and I are in a 3-way pact that we are giving up any and all fast-food and takeaways for Lent. That includes not going out to dinner for things like Thai or Chinese as they're typical takeaway foods. I briefly considered giving up make-up but I thought that's just hurting others I always prep my hubby's lunches and I work weird hours so I normally eat at home, but I'm with you, more food from home and less from outside sources.

 

[kismet68]

We call tomorrow "Fat Tuesday," and I've never been good at giving things up. Two years ago I gave up swearing, didn't work 100% but was pretty close. I've never been into sweets, just huge portions, and who gives up huge portions? Certainly not the fat girl. Anywho, my hubby, trainer, and I are in a 3-way pact that we are giving up any and all fast-food and takeaways for Lent. That includes not going out to dinner for things like Thai or Chinese as they're typical takeaway foods. I briefly considered giving up make-up but I thought that's just hurting others I always prep my hubby's lunches and I work weird hours so I normally eat at home, but I'm with you, more food from home and less from outside sources.

Roll on Fat Tuesday and then let the challenge begin xx

 

[mamalishious]

Hi all I was at the hospital today regarding my prolapsed bladder (the joys of 4 pregnancy's) do I have been told I'm having surgery to fix it in May or June this year. Will I be able to under go surgery with a balloon in my tummy and should I tell them I have one ?

 

[kismet68]

Hi all I was at the hospital today regarding my prolapsed bladder (the joys of 4 pregnancy's) do I have been told I'm having surgery to fix it in May or June this year. Will I be able to under go surgery with a balloon in my tummy and should I tell them I have one ?

You will have to tell them. Not sure if they will proceed you'll have to ask your bladder surgeon.

 

[Woody76]

Banana, sorry you r having such a rough time it does get better I promise. I was throwing up for nearly a week but then was able to tolerate solids. I think I'm now addicted to cup a soups lol have at least 1 a day usually 2 just chicken flavour can't seem to stomach the others xx

Neisie u r doing amazing and u r an inspiration to everyone on here xxx

Hope everyone is ok. I'm still struggling on just hoping to lose before the 18th when I see the nurse again xxx

 

[banana90]

Banana I'm reading ur post eagerly awaiting your sickness to stop as I need mine to be over quickly for work reasons.

Hey mamalishious, I'm day 3 still very sick. Everyone is Different just remember that what I'm going through you may not xx

 

[banana90]

Banana, sorry you r having such a rough time it does get better I promise. I was throwing up for nearly a week but then was able to tolerate solids. I think I'm now addicted to cup a soups lol have at least 1 a day usually 2 just chicken flavour can't seem to stomach the others xx Neisie u r doing amazing and u r an inspiration to everyone on here xxx Hope everyone is ok. I'm still struggling on just hoping to lose before the 18th when I see the nurse again xxx

Thank you woody! Just hope I can tolerate fluids soon as my throat is killing now. I'm going to have to invest in cup a soups! Can I ask how long ago you has yours put in? Xx

 

[Woody76]

Thank you woody! Just hope I can tolerate fluids soon as my throat is killing now. I'm going to have to invest in cup a soups! Can I ask how long ago you has yours put in? Xx

I had mine put in on 12th no and due it out at end of May. I ended up with a traumatic laryngitis and burst blood vessels in my eyes in the first 2 weeks. I promise it gets better xxx

 

[banana90]

OMG woody! You poor thing! Mine sounds so trivial compared to yours! May I ask how much you have lost?

I got to sleep around 11pm -3pm woke up feeling sick but wasn't I felt like I was gonna throw up but nothing came of it it's been 2 hours since this is happening is this what acid reflux is? I'm not too sure what it's meant to be. Do you guys believe milk will help reduce this? Or should I pop a lansporazole in?

Hope you all had a good nights sleep. Xx

 

[Woody76]

Banana I've lost 2 stone 9 lbs. my weight loss has stalled the last 3 or so weeks very frustrating. I've had the balloon put in prior to surgery in July. Milk helped with my acid reflux as did sweets called love hearts or refreshers but obviously be careful with them as they are sweets strictly one or two only lol and only in the early days. They contain the sane ingredients as heartburn tablets but taste a lot nicer lol.

 

[Neisie]

Banana, are you taking your meds as prescribed? Even if you don't think you need them it's best to take them as instructed for preventative measures.

 

[Neisie]

Banana, I must be having sympathy pains for you. Got home from breakfast with a friend and was soooo sick. On the plus side, I guess my meal is now relatively guilt free

 

[banana90]

Yes Neisie I am taking them problem is they aren't staying inside my body long enough to take effect. Will continue. Had a cup of tea half hour ago then did some walking around the house with my sick bucket. It's stayed down for now hope it does.

Awww bless you. Hope you feel better! I weighed myself today I was 122kg on balloon insertion now scales say I am 119kg don't know whether to believe scales in or not!

 

[banana90]

My care team called again was advised a toast or a cracker! I'm not going to even try! She also recommended gavascon for the acid reflux do any of you have this?

My tea has stayed down thankfully although had several moments when I thought I was gonna throw up. I've also managed to do the hover and clean up a bit. Thought I'd try the treadmill 5 minutes in I started feeling sick and dizzy so got off. However, it is progress for me as I've managed to get out of bed today on day 4. Any advice when I should start doing exercise I'd like to start as soon as possible but obviously feeling sick / dizzy or shall I wait a few more days before pushing myself?

Hope you all are doing well and having a nice day! X

 

[kismet68]

My care team called again was advised a toast or a cracker! I'm not going to even try! She also recommended gavascon for the acid reflux do any of you have this? My tea has stayed down thankfully although had several moments when I thought I was gonna throw up. I've also managed to do the hover and clean up a bit. Thought I'd try the treadmill 5 minutes in I started feeling sick and dizzy so got off. However, it is progress for me as I've managed to get out of bed today on day 4. Any advice when I should start doing exercise I'd like to start as soon as possible but obviously feeling sick / dizzy or shall I wait a few more days before pushing myself? Hope you all are doing well and having a nice day! X

Glad you've had a better day. Everyone is different when it comes to exercise. You need to remember you are taking very few calories at the mo so don't over do it.

 

[kismet68]

Well neisie, Fat Tuesday is almost at a close. The lent challenge starts tomorrow. Good luck. We can do it!

 

[mamalishious]

My care team called again was advised a toast or a cracker! I'm not going to even try! She also recommended gavascon for the acid reflux do any of you have this? My tea has stayed down thankfully although had several moments when I thought I was gonna throw up. I've also managed to do the hover and clean up a bit. Thought I'd try the treadmill 5 minutes in I started feeling sick and dizzy so got off. However, it is progress for me as I've managed to get out of bed today on day 4. Any advice when I should start doing exercise I'd like to start as soon as possible but obviously feeling sick / dizzy or shall I wait a few more days before pushing myself? Hope you all are doing well and having a nice day! X

Well I'm glad your a bit better banana.

 

[mamalishious]

So I visited my doctor today to see if I could have the balloon in and surgery on the bladder in a few months all at the one time and he said the balloon won't affect bladder surgery. My minds at ease.
Also the hospital for balloon surgery want me to take anti sickness med's for two weeks prior to op is this normal? Booking my flights tomorrow eeek