Hello. Thanks for the reply - I hope that you're getting on ok with your balloon now.
With regards to my situation - when I was originally concerned I spoke to the balloon company as to whether I needed investigating. Apparently some people are just able to tolerate the balloon and able to overeat - it's called 'outeating the balloon'. I think the fact that I had the balloon put in with no sedation shows that I just have a very tolerant gag reflex and so am unlikely to be sick whatever I put down there!
However, when I really listen to my
body, I am able to recognise that the balloon makes me feel full more quickly. If I overeat, then I feel uncomfortable a couple of hours later (plus have some interesting eggy burps!). Obviously this means that I am still vulnerable to overeating, especially emotionally, and have to exercise willpower at all times. But guess this is the same for most people!
Have lost a
stone so far, and am starting exercise now so watch this space!
