My daughter had the same problem - burps smell like raw sewerage! She had a 5 day course of antibiotics (clarithromycin and amoxicillen) and the problem went away. Our weight loss did slow down after 3 months as well but when we looked back over the full period we found we were still gradually losing 2-4 lb a month - same with any diet I guess. Had the balloon out for 2 months now - put on 1-2 lb - not bad!

Ahhhhhh, so i may need some antibiotics! Thanks so much, i will get onto it straight away!

I rang the place where i got my balloon fitted and they wont allow me to have any antibiotics. Instead i must eat actimel yogs and take charcoal tablets!!!!!!!!!! Arrrggghhh!

Then i thought i may be able to wing it with the duty doctor, but he wouldnt prescribe without a letter from my hosp. Really pi**ed off.

im having the balloon inserted on 29th november.do you have any regrets about having it done.

im having balloon inserted in 2 weeks.are you glad you had it done?

I am 2 weeks post insertion and yes I am glad, im not going to lie the first few days are horrible but once you are over that its fine. Im just trying to leanr to listen to my stomach when its telling me im full otherwise if I continue I end up being sick!

Good luck!

Hi everyone i am a new member, i really would like this done can anyone tell me full cost in uk?

I paid £4950 with the national obesity surgery centre and that includes a full 12mth support package.

Thanks for that i am still in the research phase before i decide.

Hi everyone i know this may be a daft question but are you able to drink after having the balloon inserted. I do enjoy a couple of glasses a wine most days and was wo0ndering if you can still stomach alcohol. Thanks for any answers in advance Colette.

You can drink all liquids you want, even with a balloon. Alcohol however is high in calories, therefore drinking it would kind of defeat the purpose of having the balloon.

thanx i know it would defeat it this is why i am trying to be really serious about making the decision meaning, am i 100% going to change my eating habits where i have tried and failed every diet under the sun.

Hi all,

Just in case it helps anyone else, i sought advice from the hosp about my 'bad burps', and they recommended charcoal tablets and lactobacillus/bifidobacterium (acidophilius) tablets, both from Holland and Barrett. These have made the world of difference, i feel much better now!

I would like to add that new you international are a reputible and professional clinic helping thousands of people to reach their goal weight .The advice from the staff on the help line is brilliant,helpful and reasurring.Any previous comments i have made have been completely untrue and unfounded.
They offer a fantastic service which of course is at a fraction of the cost elsewhere. I whole heartingly recommend them to anybody seeking a weight loss solution.
good luck to you all x

Any one from North West.uk

Interested to know cost of ballon, hoping to go in on a saturday and return to work Monday.
Read some of the feedback,some seem a bit strange in recovery time?

Anyway genuine feedback would be great Thanks Gloria