Gastric Balloon Any ballooners out there? Support needed!

[banana90]

Guys help me pls I'm away on holiday and having tummy trouble will I be ok to take asdas dirreaha pills ? ??

 

[bakedbean]

Not been on here in ages! Been to Florida on hol felt thin haha I've sooo lost my way though now I really need to get back on here n back on healthy eating. Had fab time though. Hope you guys all well!

 

[bellini]

Hello,

I just wanted to say thank you to all for your posts, I have sat and over 2 days read every one on this thread from start to end & it has been very inspiring & helpful.

I am having the balloon done in October so I am sure I will have more to say when it is actually in.

I feel like it is a long road ahead but I am pleased I found this forum & hope it will give me the peace & somewhere to lean on that I am sure I will need.

 

[banana90]

Hello, I just wanted to say thank you to all for your posts, I have sat and over 2 days read every one on this thread from start to end & it has been very inspiring & helpful. I am having the balloon done in October so I am sure I will have more to say when it is actually in. I feel like it is a long road ahead but I am pleased I found this forum & hope it will give me the peace & somewhere to lean on that I am sure I will need.

Hi! Good luck for the journey. I had mine on march 1st I started off at 122kg and today I'm at 90kg. Still got a long way to go mind. But it's worth it xxx let us know how you get on

 

[bellini]

Wow congratulations, it's very strange but now I'm booked in I'm very very aware of my size, almost like I've been fat blind but now I go to yoga & every day things & I can feel every pound on me.

I know it's just because now I'm doing something about it but at the same time it's really depressing & I'm having to work harder to keep a smile on my face & not hide away.

 

[Neisie]

Hello all...been forever. I had a really rough time with the loss of my sister and our move and I gained about 10kg from my lowest. Now that things have calmed down I'm back on track and I'm down 5 kg so almost back to where I should be. It's a struggle every day but it's worth it. Next month I get my balloon out! OMG! Crazy! Hope everyone is well.

 

[bakedbean]

Hi guys well today ive had the diet chef food delivered!!! I need to get 1.5 stone off for xmas! It's on offer at mon so giving it a go. I will let u know how I get on. Neissie hope your ok. Banana hope your doing well n belong it's worth it in the end!

 

[gweni]

Hi everyone great thread I too am looking at this so i appreciate all of your posts x

 

[bakedbean]

Well 3.5lb off this week!!! Foods gorgeous so I'm happy! Hope u all ok x

 

[Marcos]

I had a mad expensive episode last year with spire in Birmingham.paid £3000 for balloon.when It came for the surgery I had a panic attack just before the op with all the tubes in my arm.the thing is I've never had a panic attack B4 put it down to bad timing.had £2000 back but £1000 went down the swanny.now I'm going for mini gastric bypass next Wednesday

 

[2nd chance Jo]

Hi I been reading through quite a bit on this thread. I'm a newbie on here but I'm needing a balloon before bypass due to weight. I have my 3rd appointment in 2HOURS!! (Omg!!) I'm hoping they will list me for balloon soon as I have had sleep tests and loss the weight loss they asked for

 

[Bear]

:fingerscrossed: 2nd chance Jo

 

[2nd chance Jo]

Thank you Dr decided he'd be happy going straight to surgery should be done jan at latest I was told. Really happy

 

[bellini]

Advice needed or even just a yes that's what I felt like.

Walking my dog I find I can not walk as far as used to, I start to feel really heavy & uncomfortable in my stomach, almost like a bowling ball is sitting inside me.

Needless to say when I got back I was exhausted, did anyone else have this?

Thank you

 

[Neisie]

Advice needed or even just a yes that's what I felt like. Walking my dog I find I can not walk as far as used to, I start to feel really heavy & uncomfortable in my stomach, almost like a bowling ball is sitting inside me. Needless to say when I got back I was exhausted, did anyone else have this? Thank you

How long after your insertion? The first few weeks this is normal but not after that. You should be able to do more than before if you're losing weight.

 

[Neisie]

So, tomorrow my balloon comes out after a year. Looking forward to having it gone but so happy that I did it. Hope everyone is well.

 

[bakedbean]

I guys happy new year!!!!
Not been on here for ages! How are you all???

 

[bubbly1506]

im having a balloon tomorrow does it work???

 

[bubbly_blonde]

Ive had my balloon in a couple of weekdays and lost nearly a stone already! Obviously first week was fluids and mush only.

 

[fitbefore30]

How much did people lose in the 6months of ballooning before the bypass? I think I'm one of the biggest, if not biggest on this forum, and just wondering how much I will lose whilst having the balloon. I'm open to anything, but a bit annoyed I can't go straight for the bypass, only because I'm terrified of going under for now two surgeries. even though one is just 15 mins... I haven't got a referral date yet, but its not far off. scared, excited and full of questions even though I have done so much research. think this is just the anxiety taking over!!!