San
I think you are under the wrong posting. This is a posting group for people who have the balloon or thinking about having it. There are other posting sites for such as you. The posters here do not post negative things not related to the balloon procedure. This is a support group not a tear down group. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Totally agree Usdusk, go away San!

Alright...so you basically just want to hear the pros, but ignore the cons. I wasn't tearing down anything, merely pointing a few things out, which everybody should consider before getting a gastric balloon, or any type of weight loss surgery. As somebody who nearly died as a result of weight loss surgery, I thought it would be helpful to have somebody who makes you aware of the risks you're taking with these procedures, and before you invest thousands of pounds into something that can essentially ruin your health. I am sure people who are interested in the gastric balloon procedure would be interested in that as well, so they can make an educated choice.

Alas, it seems to be an offense not to agree with everybody, therefore I will leave you to your balloon worship. Sorry for trying to help.

San - don't think that any of us woke up one day and got the balloon without doing a load of research into it and thinking long and hard. It's not an easy choice to make and each of us have made it for our own reasons which I would never question. It's not exactly a decision we've made lightly and you're not telling us anything we don't already know. This group is a great place for support and encouragement and to be honest this is the wrong group for you.

I was under the impression that the place was about getting information for those who haven't already made the decision, as well as for those who already made the step, but apparently I was wrong. That said, rest assured I am not going to return to this particular thread, and leave you to reassure each other that you made the right choice (despite the fact that some of the posts make it glaringly obvious that you might not). Sorry for intruding. Maybe you want to lock the thread though, to make sure that nobody who doesn't agree with you can actually post. That would make things much easier.

hi,

I live in Florida,
where can I go in the US, for the balloon surgery. I need to lose about 125

Thanks,

hi hope all is well with all of you i have now lost 3 stone in 3 months im still being sick and my balloon is still not feeling comfy at all but ha ho im going on my hols and taking size 14 cloths so well worth it my balloon should be comming out on the 18th of dec and i have asked the consultant if i can leave it in until jan she said it was fine as long as i dont go under weight has any body else left it in longer than 6 months
sue

i have had such a good week lasxt week i only lost 2 pounds but this week i am well on my way to 4 and i am now in my skinny jeans
hope everyone else is doing well and feeling happy this week xx

Hi,

My daughter and I have had our balloon in the 7 months and are having it taken out today. Daughter has only lost 2 stone 3 lb but always had a much larger appetite than me (I dont think they adjust the size of the balloon to size of stomach - which they should!) but Ive manged to lose 3 stone 4lb. We have both gone down in dress sizes - daughter 22 down to 16 and me 18 down to 12 so we are both chuffed. I has changed the way we eat and if someone tries to give me a large portion, I groan and get defeated before even starting. Will keep you posted as to whether the weight goes back on! I am expecting to be starving for the next few days as there is going to be a huge void where the balloon was - but will have to show some restraint!

Hi! I'm in Texas. I went to Tijuana to get my balloon placed. This procedure is not offered in the US.

I have just returned from Prague following gastric balloon procedure, the actual procedure was quick, but i did struggle in the following days, your stomache tries to reject the balloon, as it cannot process it as it would food, so violent wretching and vomitting for days afterward is difficult to get used to. just a warning about going to Prague, its not all its made out to be on the website, there arnt shiney new clinics and innercity apartments, more like a back street dental clinic, although the nurses there are very good (im a nurse myself so i know the difference), i did feel a little like a cash-cow on a conveyor belt. and more worrying , there is NO aftercare, no instructions or hints or tips, which i could really use right now!!
does anyone out there have any post balloon tips?? as im astill sick as a dog and not starting with the gripeing pains.

hey Claire, thanks for your post, its good to hear other peoples experiences, i had the balloon 4 days ago, and have just got over the vomitting, i can keep water down now, have you any advice for he next 5 days?
thanks
Zoe

The new you cliinic u have seen on the internet, does exactly what it says on the tin, there arnt any nice shiney clinics, or innercity apartments, my expereince wasn't great, the nurses are good though and certainly made me feel better, if you use this place simply to get the proceedure for the cheapest price, without any of the nice touches and aftercare, this place is for you!!

Hi Clare,

Fellow nurse here - had the balloon removed three weeks ago and it was equally unpleasant having it out! Lots of gagging and wretching, got stuck in my oesophagus, was being instructed to burp but it didnt translate well in chezch! But burped eventually and managed to breath again! Really sore throat and acid reflux for 3 days but its all settled now - didnt stop the antacids for a good week. Dont feel hungry and still lose interest in a meal about half way through. I lost 3 stone and 3 lb with balloon and have since lost another 3 after its removal - fab!

Luv Tina

Hi girls I have my balloon close to 3 months now.Lost around 18kg.Vomited a lot.I can't even take enough water at one given time.I am aware of food and my fear of vomiting stops me from pigging out.I am 76 kg now,and got 10 more to loose even think for another 3 months I will probably loose even more.It was a hard work this 3 months,but worthed!!!Try to eat some soup,seafood,stay clear of red meat.And it very little girls!!!
Can anyone tell me how much was procedure in Prague please as my sister might be a candidat for one.
Good luck my girls!!!!