Hi Lesley I am sorry you are feeling poorly I was told to keep of anything with skin also I kept well ay from salad but being a clever clogsI decided to have some curry ,slept very well but did not feel so good this morning been and bad indigestion do not think I will be eating much today. It is 7 weeks since I had my balloon and I have not put on any weight so as long as you are carefull there seems little chance that you will,Icannot see how you can on the small amount so do not worry,I hope you are feeling better today only another 5 months left to go all the best from dumplingx

Take some vitamins and I drank something called Rehydrate! You need a supplement if you aren't eating enough just yet. I was sick for almost 2 months, puking every day! It's so important and it will help you a lot.

I take a vitamin called Staminogro every night. First night I had them, I never puked again.

I felt so bad that the portion size was terribly small. I thought I was starving to death. I couldn't even keep water down. I even had to drink some nutritional meal replacement shakes, and even those came up. I eat normal portions now - just very healthy.

It's such a huge problem to have things like this done, and then feel so alone as if there is no one to talk to etc. The surgeon wheeled me into theatre and said "life will be as normal after this" and it was nothing close to normal after! And they were of no help whatsoever. I found a dietician who has helped a lot- she gave me a post-operative diet aimed for balloon insertion.

If anyone needs some help I will scan it and send it. Having no information and support is the worst feeling in the world. I am still worried and scared but am losing weight now, with a good diet. Still feel alone.

PM me if needed. I check these forums every once in a while.

I wish you well.

Hi guys I had my balloon put in 5 days ago in Prague starting to feel a little better still the odd stomach cramp,a little nausea in the evening but alot of indigestion but am taking my vitamins and medicines so fingers crossed the symptoms go soon.
I tried to do the shopping yesterday but could'nt stomach the smells in Asda so only got 3 things before I had to leave. I cannot bring myself to cook anything yet living on yoghurts and fruit.
PcosZA I was wondering if you could send me a copy of the diet you have as I did not get any specific details.
Well guys I get weighed on Tuesday for the first time following the balloon I started at 90 kgs fingers crossed I have lost something.

Hi PcosZA, can you please send me the diet? I am having my balloon placed on Firday.... Very nervous....

lynn0416@yahoo.com

hi julie hows it going ,im on week 4 now im getting pain in my stomach like contractions i was just wondering do you get this,ive rung transform who wont help me in anyway they keep fobbing me off,im still not eating proper food im sticking to safe foods ceareal and soup and poached eggs.. ive lost 18lbs which is good take care ,,lesley xx

Hi there,
I am really struggling to keep much down. My job involves a lot of eating out so I am often sick - usually at least once a day. Weight loss about 17lbs, so no complaints there, and I guess the acid test is, would I do it again, and the answer is yes.
I could probably only keep down cereal, soup and really tiny portions of food and even then, I am sometimes sick. I do get stomach cramps and I cannot work out if this is just because I am hungry!!
I always joked that I was half bulimic (ate loads but never threw up) and now I am the other half (eat hardly anything and throw up loads!!!!) just can't seem to get it right....
I have my second appt with my consultant tomorrow so I will see what he says. A few posts seem to suggest that there is a decent diet around and I keep meaning to ask the lady to send it to me. Have you got it by any chance?
Anyway, will let you know what my doctor says when I see him tomorrow.
Take care
Julie

hi ,i .hopeyour doing better.im haveing mine done july 3rd,hopeto hear from you.as really i dont know,what to expect

hi . i would really like your dietions info.im getting mine done july 3rd id like to be perpard,thank you so much

hi its 9 weeks now since i had my balloon in ive lost 2stone 1 lbs which is really good but im still being sick,my dietician just tells me not to eat stodgy foods which i darent,,ive stuck to poached eggs soups and a lite sandwich,, i did try a proper sunday tea but was sick for 2 days... i feel a lot better when i look in the mirror ive started swimming which i enjoy .. its been a struggle but if you want to lose weight i would reccommened it its not eay but im happy with the result upto now so good luck when you have yours lesley x

Hi Everyone

just thought i would update you on my progress its been 4 months now since i had my gastric balloon it was awful at first i felt like crap ,i found the things i can eat to stay down,i got some different sickness tablets of the doctor that really helped?? ive lost 3 stone now which is fantastic ive had to buy a new wardrobe.. i need to know if anyone else is making themself sick as i am when i eat and i can feel the food in my stomach i need to get it out ,,my friends say i will end up bullimic??? but when ive been sick i feel betteri know when its due to come out i wont want it even with all the crap you go through with it in ... i just dont want the weight to come back on????? let me know how your a;ll getting on

Hi,

I am thinking of having the ballon fitted but can't find much info on the result after it comes out.
Can you let me know?

Hi Lesley,

I have had by ballon in for 6 month now, have lost 3 stone and now fit in a size 12! (havent done that since I was 9 years old!). I also have to chuck up occasionally. If I eat too much or the wrong thing (rice doesnt sit easy for some reason) a couple of hours later you can still feel it heavy on you stomach and it makes me feel bilious and sick. I then throw up and feel much better. I think the balloon occasionally just doesnt let the food digest and the only way out is up! I dont think we will become bulemic unless you have a history of it. Having it out on 22 sept and am looking forward to being able to lie on my stomach in comfort again! Its been and excellent tool but wouldnt want it in forever.

xxx Tina

hi everyone i thought i would update you on my progress. its been nearly 6 months. i have the balloon out next saturday 4 th october 2008 im looking forward to it in a way i will be able to eat but on the other hand i will be scared of putting weight on.
i started this and my weight was 13 stone 12 i have lost 4 stone and now weigh 9 stone 11 which even transform are amazed
i was size 16/18 now i am 10/12 i even got a size 8 dress the other day.
im so pleased with the result. i hope everyone is pleased with theres.

news from dumpling had a bad time not much help terrible acid reflux started being sick at night swallowed my own vomit into my lungs taken to hospital on anti biotic drip and oxygen for three days I was poorley for at least a month and had to have my balloon taken out in a hurry earlier than I should have I am pleased to say I have lost nearly three stones but I think I could have lost more given the support I do not seem to have had I would like to hear from anyone with a opion on this THANKSdumpling

news from dumpling had a bad time not much help terrible acid reflux started being sick at night swallowed my own vomit into my lungs taken to hospital on anti biotic drip and oxygen for three days I was poorley for at least a month and had to have my balloon taken out in a hurry earlier than I should have I am pleased to say I have lost nearly three stones but I think I could have lost more given the support I do not seem to have had I would like to hear from anyone with a opion on this THANKSdumpling