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Hey everyone! Since I’m jumping into this conversation—I did my homework on the gastric balloon thing, but after talking it over, Dr. Nikolić suggested I try Reductil instead. And honestly? It worked. I've dropped 57 pounds in just six months. You’re probably wondering how. It’s actually pretty simple—I only eat bread at breakfast, skip all juices, and don't touch dinner unless it’s just some fruit like an apple or something. In the beginning, I would eat dinner, but I made sure to finish by 6 PM at the latest, paired with one 10 mg Reductil. I tried the 15 mg dose once, but my blood pressure went through the roof. If I really crave something sweet, I'll have a little treat just to kill the craving, but that's about it. I’ve cycled through a ton of different diets before where I lost weight only to gain it all back—it’s frustrating. But this approach? I think it's actually the healthiest way to go because it doesn't feel like a "diet" and you aren't constantly fighting hunger pangs.
granitecyclist77 said:I don't know if you've finished all your digging regarding that procedure yet, but I’m betting you have. Honestly, the actual installation process is a breeze—you just roll into the hospital, get knocked out with anesthesia, and twenty minutes later you're waking up with that little balloon sitting in your stomach. As for how it actually feels? Man, that's anyone's guess. It's totally different for everyone. Some people don't feel a thing—no pain, no nausea, no cramping at all. For me, though, I was dealing with some serious misery for four straight days, and I swear I wouldn't put myself through that again if I could. But look, every single minute of that struggle was worth it because in just two months, I've finally learned how to actually control my cravings and eat healthy. lonemarlin12, sweetie, if you have any other questions, just ask. I'm here for all of you!!!
I didn't get my appointment for the balloon placement until January, so I haven't done any follow-up testing since then. They'll probably just run everything at the hospital—they did send me to the endocrinology department. Which department were you admitted to? Also, were you allowed to have any liquids on that first day right after the procedure?
granitecyclist77 said:Hey there, my fellow balloon enthusiasts, sending some love your way. Honestly, I just pop in here on my laptop whenever the mood strikes because that’s basically how this whole thing started for me. This thread was looking pretty much dead, but since I see a few of you ladies are still hanging around, let’s try to breathe some life back into it. Just to give you a bit of background, I had my 7.4 balloon installed back in July 2009 over at a shop near Trump’s place. Since then, I’ve lost about 20 pounds, and honestly, I’m feeling great about it. It could have been more, sure, but I’m not out here killing myself over it. If any of you have questions or just want to pick my brain about anything, just ask—I’m happy to share everything I know. ZZZ
I'm actually wondering what the whole process is like. I've been scheduled for a 9.6 balloon at an endocrinology department in a major city, and honestly, the panic is starting to set in.
Hey everyone—figured I’d jump in on this balloon discussion. I’ve got an installation scheduled for June 9th over in Seattle—has anyone here actually gone through this process or maybe handled an installation themselves? Would love to hear some firsthand experiences if you have a moment to share.