I had my balloon place on April 21st. The first day was so awful. I was in excruciating pain and felt so sick to my stomach. I was barely able to get water in. The next morning I started feeling better, not great, just not as sick. I was able to drink more and even ate a Popsicle. Third and fourth days were another step to feeling better. I was able to get more liquid in, including Popsicle, but not food or even thick consistency liquids. By the 5th I woke up a new woman!