I am not the typical overweight person. I work out pretty regularly and stay active. As I approach my 50's it has become increasingly difficult to lose weight. It is my hope that the balloon will inhibit food intake so that I can retrain myself and get educated about how much is enough. Since this procedure requires no cutting I was willing to give it a try. Days 1 and 2 have been pretty...
I lost 43 pounds with the help of the Orbera gastric balloon. I had gained weight as a side effect from medication and it seemed impossible to lose those extra pounds. After two years of trying it on my own, I decided I needed more support. I found Orbera here on Real Self and went to Dr. Naim in Los Angeles. It seemed like a great fit for me - someone whose BMI is between 30 and 40 and who...
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