Fashion for curvy girls
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I see you can order the Mango line online—prices are listed in dollars—but I was wondering if they actually carry that specific line in their physical stores?
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Fashion for curvy girls
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Do you have anything a bit more upscale I could take a look at?
Dealing with nummular eczema/dermatitis?
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http://mademoisellenevertells.blogsp...ni-sampon.html If it helps at all, you might want to check out this breakdown of how that Dr. Temt black shampoo actually works...
Gastric balloon experience: Any thoughts?
in Health ·
Timothy Reed8 said:Thanks for sharing, Scott Perez57!
This all sounds fine to me, except for the recovery and the vomiting part... I feel like things are a bit different now... maybe a week max until the nausea settles down.
I'll definitely reach out if I have more questions, but gotta run! 😍
Regarding the nausea, I think it’s purely individual. My stomach just didn't want to accept the balloon, which led to the vomiting and excessive acid reflux. Honestly, I don't think it'll be any different today or ever—it's just how everyone reacts differently. I met people in the waiting room who were recovering for up to a month on heavy medication, while others didn't even feel like they'd had it put in at all.
Gastric balloon experience: Any thoughts?
in Health ·
Anonymous said:I actually have a friend who went through this too. For her, the balloon placement was a breeze—no nausea, no pain, nothing. It took about two weeks to transition back to liquids, and then she moved on to soft foods, but she didn't run into any major issues. It’s pretty clear that everyone reacts differently!
I’m also a big supporter of the balloon approach because it’s the least invasive option. Think of it as a tool to help us jumpstart a healthier lifestyle. Honestly, if I had to do it again, I would! To me, cutting half the stomach away seems way more intense, whereas the balloon feels much gentler on the body. One thing people don't really talk about is that things like gastric resection can lead to osteoporosis in the long run (it's been documented right here in the USA, so look it up), and you might still face certain nutrient deficiencies despite taking vitamins.
Hey Scott Perez57, I'm curious—what kind of medications or vitamins are necessary for people with the balloon? And does Nikolić require you to drop 10 pounds before the procedure to prove you're "serious," similar to how Bešlin handles the band? Or is it different?
As for me, I didn't bother with any extra vitamins—there was no need. I just had my bloodwork monitored every single month.
Gastric balloon experience: Any thoughts?
in Health ·
So, here’s my take—this is how I actually experienced the balloon...
Six months is a blink of an eye if you're trying to overhaul your lifestyle—things like eating smaller, more frequent meals and actually choosing quality ingredients over junk...
Ideally, you lose about 20 to 35 pounds with the balloon, which keeps the doctors happy. But honestly, the point isn't having the balloon inside you during those six months; it’s what happens after it's out—making sure the weight doesn't crawl back, but rather that the loss continues...
Recovery isn't exactly a walk in the park—at least not for most people. You basically have this watery, silicone ball sitting in your stomach that your body is constantly trying to reject, which leads to pain and acid reflux. Of course, they give you meds for the heartburn and burping... As for food, almost everything is eventually allowed, but you have to take it slow. It’s similar to the gastric band or sleeve procedures—you move from liquids to soft foods to solids. For me specifically, peppers were a nightmare, but I could handle everything else just fine, even though I was warned about fatty foods—which didn't end up being an issue for me.
My recovery after the procedure—which was done under local anesthesia—took about two weeks. I spent one of those weeks stuck in bed dealing with pain and vomiting.
With the balloon, I didn't really feel that sense of fullness, which might be why my "only" 10-kilogram loss felt underwhelming—though I put quotes around that because, according to the doctors, it's a solid result. But look, the real results are measured a year down the line. The whole goal of the balloon isn't just the initial drop; it's preventing the rebound and keeping the weight coming down after it's removed, which is exactly what happened for me (go me).
The balloon only stays in for six months because after that, the stomach acid can irritate it enough to cause a rupture, which leads to complications. The liquid used to fill it is blue, so if it pops, you'll know immediately.
All in all, my opinion? The balloon is a great tool for someone looking to drop maybe 40 or 50 pounds, but if you need to lose significantly more than that, it isn't the solution.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
Six months is a blink of an eye if you're trying to overhaul your lifestyle—things like eating smaller, more frequent meals and actually choosing quality ingredients over junk...
Ideally, you lose about 20 to 35 pounds with the balloon, which keeps the doctors happy. But honestly, the point isn't having the balloon inside you during those six months; it’s what happens after it's out—making sure the weight doesn't crawl back, but rather that the loss continues...
Recovery isn't exactly a walk in the park—at least not for most people. You basically have this watery, silicone ball sitting in your stomach that your body is constantly trying to reject, which leads to pain and acid reflux. Of course, they give you meds for the heartburn and burping... As for food, almost everything is eventually allowed, but you have to take it slow. It’s similar to the gastric band or sleeve procedures—you move from liquids to soft foods to solids. For me specifically, peppers were a nightmare, but I could handle everything else just fine, even though I was warned about fatty foods—which didn't end up being an issue for me.
My recovery after the procedure—which was done under local anesthesia—took about two weeks. I spent one of those weeks stuck in bed dealing with pain and vomiting.
With the balloon, I didn't really feel that sense of fullness, which might be why my "only" 10-kilogram loss felt underwhelming—though I put quotes around that because, according to the doctors, it's a solid result. But look, the real results are measured a year down the line. The whole goal of the balloon isn't just the initial drop; it's preventing the rebound and keeping the weight coming down after it's removed, which is exactly what happened for me (go me).
The balloon only stays in for six months because after that, the stomach acid can irritate it enough to cause a rupture, which leads to complications. The liquid used to fill it is blue, so if it pops, you'll know immediately.
All in all, my opinion? The balloon is a great tool for someone looking to drop maybe 40 or 50 pounds, but if you need to lose significantly more than that, it isn't the solution.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask!