Gastric Balloon Any ballooners out there? Support needed!

[barbs73]

Has anyone heard from Woody?

Not yet Neisie x

 

[kismet68]

Aww kismet I hope you can get some relief with the double lasoprszole, what about trying some peppermint tea or camomile tea, I've heard they are good for acid, I couldn't stomach tea or coffee at first so drank cranberry and orange tea, hope it eases for you, are you only 2 weeks in? 1 week in for me x

Hi barbs, yes 2 weeks done and dusted and the new meds seem to have done the trick. Have woken up reflux free, had breakfast and feel ok. Fingers crossed this lasts. Happy happy happy. X

 

[barbs73]

Hi barbs, yes 2 weeks done and dusted and the new meds seem to have done the trick. Have woken up reflux free, had breakfast and feel ok. Fingers crossed this lasts. Happy happy happy. X

Aww that's brilliant, you must've just needed that little bit more medication to settle it, brilliant news xx

 

[Neisie]

So... I've had my first bad balloon experience. We to Jamiroquai last night (vodka and water, I was a good girl) and my hubby needed take-away when we got home. I had a few bites of his grilled chicken and then went to bed. Not only was I heavier today (my own fault but I'm still angry) but I had the worst burps. Full-on, stinky burps. They were vile and I'm amazed that none of my students complained or passed out. I was so embarrassed. I just imagine that chicken sitting on the balloon, rotting away, all because I didn't follow the rules. Ugh! Lesson learned.

 

[barbs73]

So... I've had my first bad balloon experience. We to Jamiroquai last night (vodka and water, I was a good girl) and my hubby needed take-away when we got home. I had a few bites of his grilled chicken and then went to bed. Not only was I heavier today (my own fault but I'm still angry) but I had the worst burps. Full-on, stinky burps. They were vile and I'm amazed that none of my students complained or passed out. I was so embarrassed. I just imagine that chicken sitting on the balloon, rotting away, all because I didn't follow the rules. Ugh! Lesson learned.

Aww nooo, is that because you never drank fluids after to wash it off the balloon? I had a bit of an experience this morning too, was brushing my teeth and decided to give my tongue a brush too, wrong idea, ended up vomiting all over, not nice as I think I'd drank to much coffee :-( x

 

[kismet68]

I think the 3 of us are suffering a bit at the mo. Hopefully things will settle and the weight will drop of xx

 

[Neisie]

Barbs - oh no! You poor dear! You had me laughing, though I believe you are right, I didn't wash my balloon and the repercussions were quite serious. I've never expelled such vile gasses before in my life... and my husband you tell you that's a feat for me, ha!

Kismet - I think you're right... All going through some adjustments. Hopefully we'll all be adjusting our bras to the smaller settings soon! I need to get back to being meticulous with tracking my food.

How are you guys doing mentally? All ok? I found the beginning quite rough.

Any word on Woody?

 

[Neisie]

I still feel really crappy today I've decided to go back to the basics - going to do a few days on liquids and see if that sorts me out. How's everyone else doing?

 

[kismet68]

I still feel really crappy today I've decided to go back to the basics - going to do a few days on liquids and see if that sorts me out. How's everyone else doing?

I think I may be joining you. Was sick at 3am. I don't seem to be emptying my stomach after my evening meal and just filling up with acid. Will need to juggle my meal times. Fingers crossed it's just a blip x

 

[Neisie]

I think I may be joining you. Was sick at 3am. I don't seem to be emptying my stomach after my evening meal and just filling up with acid. Will need to juggle my meal times. Fingers crossed it's just a blip x

Hey Kismet,
Feeling any better today? I've been on milk (.5% fat) only today. About to have my 4th and final pint. Think I was pushing it a bit too much and I was burping and cramping like I'd only had it for a few days Silly me! Going to add sugar-free Jello and chicken broth tomorrow and take it easy - just like in the beginning.

 

[kismet68]

Hey Kismet, Feeling any better today? I've been on milk (.5% fat) only today. About to have my 4th and final pint. Think I was pushing it a bit too much and I was burping and cramping like I'd only had it for a few days Silly me! Going to add sugar-free Jello and chicken broth tomorrow and take it easy - just like in the beginning.[/QUOTE

Hi Neisie,

Much the same today. Had 30 mins in bed to try and shift my balloon. Think it's helped a bit. I think I'll be on milk tomorrow and soup for a rest. Just hope I'm better by next weekend as going to see friends & family and don't want this to spoil things xx
Do you feel better on milk? xx

 

[Neisie]

I can't feel/move my balloon... Must be bc I'm not totally filled up. Not looking forward to that.

My best friend and her hubby are flying out to visit next week and we've got soooo much planned - I don't want to be ill.

I'm feeling better today, but not great. I had 4 pints of .5% milk (total 800 calories) today and water. My burping is better, but going to keep on the liquids as long as possible. Think I've been pushing it.

 

[kismet68]

I can't feel/move my balloon... Must be bc I'm not totally filled up. Not looking forward to that. My best friend and her hubby are flying out to visit next week and we've got soooo much planned - I don't want to be ill. I'm feeling better today, but not great. I had 4 pints of .5% milk (total 800 calories) today and water. My burping is better, but going to keep on the liquids as long as possible. Think I've been pushing it.

I've just had some grilled chicken but supped a cup of hot water throughout and I have to say it has gone down a treat with no cramps. I've got 550mls in my balloon and have been told to move it a few times a day. It really helps at times. How much is in your balloon? x

 

[Neisie]

I've just had some grilled chicken but supped a cup of hot water throughout and I have to say it has gone down a treat with no cramps. I've got 550mls in my balloon and have been told to move it a few times a day. It really helps at times. How much is in your balloon? x

Great news on the chicken!

I've got 500 in my balloon, will go up to 700 after the new year. I'd read about people adjusting their balloon and asked my surgeon - he'd never heard of it. I thought that maybe I couldn't feel mine as it's not full. Weird.

 

[kismet68]

I think everyone has their own way of managing the balloon. Try moving it. I was told to use the heel of my hand. Place under belly button and push upwards towards left shoulder. Best doing it lying on your back or left side. It really moves the gas upwards would not like any more in my balloon than what I got. You are brave xx

 

[Neisie]

Can you feel it with your hand or is it a blind move? Going to try it when I go to bed.

 

[kismet68]

Can't feel it but the relief when the trapped gas moves is heaven lol x

 

[Neisie]

Kismet: I tried for awhile to move my balloon - and had my hubby do it for me, too. No luck. Though the belly massage was nice

I feel pretty good today. I've had 2 pints of milk, a miso soup, and I'm going to have one more pint of milk for dinner.

Today I boxed for an hour - my normal Monday routine. But... Tonight my husband and I start back up with Bikram Yoga - so another 90 minutes if exercise on top of the 60 I've already done! Argh! Hopefully I won't die!

How's everyone feeling today? Better? Worse?

Still no word from Woody?

 

[kismet68]

The belly massage is a must lol. I am feeling a lot better today. Reflux greatly reduced (thank god). Weighed myself this am and I'm now in the 15st bracket so well chuffed.
Worried we've not heard from woody. Hope alls ok
Good luck with the exercise. You're putting the rest of us to shame
X

 

[Neisie]

Great job on getting into the 15's, Kismet!

I just left the dietitian. She has me down 10 Kg's (22 lbs)! She's really impressed with my progress. (I'd be down 11 Kg's if I was allowed to weigh in naked like I do at home ) Of that loss, 7 Kg's were pure fat. My BMI is now 30 and I'm on the precipice of no longer being obese!

I'm on a new diet plan now where I don't mix food groups but stay at 1,000 calories a day. I guess I'll start Thurs/Friday as I'm feeling better on liquids but still want to rest my tummy for a few more days.

My weight loss goal in the next four weeks is 3 Kg's. Hopefully I can do a bit more as we leave for vacation a few days after my next weigh in. Fingers crossed!