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My Allurion Balloon Experience
I have thought long and hard about writing this review. I’m not normally someone to leave a negative review, but I strongly feel that I am doing anyone a favour that is considering going ahead with this procedure.
Last year I decided to do this procedure (the allurion balloon) and was very excited. I am someone who struggles with my weight. I am very active but have a lot of injuries that make things difficult so I thought this balloon might be the answer.
Swallowing the balloon was extremely difficult but I got through it as I was determined. It was after this that things got really hard.
After 24 hours I was in immense pain. I spoke to my support staff and doctor from healthy weight Australia and they advised me to drink water and have my pain medication. But unfortunately I couldn’t keep any of it down. Not even water.
The next 3 days were traumatic. I’ve never not been able to drink water before, I was really struggling. My stomach felt like it was going to explode. It felt so firm to touch. I was told prior to the procedure that I might not even notice it there but all I could think about was this huge foreign object in my body making me so sick and unable to drink any water. I kept reaching out to healthy weight Australia (who I purchased the balloon from) and they assured me that this would pass or get better but it was progressively getting worse. It was really stressful speaking to them and hearing that they were more concerned about their track record and success percentage of this procedure.
I was so determined to lose weight and I didn’t want to give up but I was in agony. I tried to listen to them and keep going but I was in complete agony after 5 days without a drop of water I ended up needing emergency surgery to remove this balloon. They strongly advised me not to have it removed even though I was in such bad shape. My family were so worried about me and I feel so guilty that they had to watch me go through this and see me like that. Just to lose some weight. I felt so dumb for thinking it could work.
Now, possibly the most notable thing is that I was not reimbursed whatsoever due to the balloon not working for me. I was told it was my choice to have it removed so they didn’t owe me anything. I made a choice that allowed me to survive the procedure with my health still somewhat intact.
Not only that, but I ALSO had to pay for my surgery to have it removed.
It took me a long time to heal after this. I had an unbearable headache for 2 weeks which I was assuming was caused not consuming water for 5 days. I had nightmares for weeks as well.
Please please please think twice before booking this in. I know it’s not what you want to hear but be strong and change your habits in the kitchen and in the gym! The results will be so much better and long lasting than this balloon.
Whoever is reading this I thank you for your time and I truly wish you all the best. I know you are here because you are struggling with your weight and I’m here to give you a not so subtle sign that you don’t need this. There are better ways. I believe in you
Kyle
Last year I decided to do this procedure (the allurion balloon) and was very excited. I am someone who struggles with my weight. I am very active but have a lot of injuries that make things difficult so I thought this balloon might be the answer.
Swallowing the balloon was extremely difficult but I got through it as I was determined. It was after this that things got really hard.
After 24 hours I was in immense pain. I spoke to my support staff and doctor from healthy weight Australia and they advised me to drink water and have my pain medication. But unfortunately I couldn’t keep any of it down. Not even water.
The next 3 days were traumatic. I’ve never not been able to drink water before, I was really struggling. My stomach felt like it was going to explode. It felt so firm to touch. I was told prior to the procedure that I might not even notice it there but all I could think about was this huge foreign object in my body making me so sick and unable to drink any water. I kept reaching out to healthy weight Australia (who I purchased the balloon from) and they assured me that this would pass or get better but it was progressively getting worse. It was really stressful speaking to them and hearing that they were more concerned about their track record and success percentage of this procedure.
I was so determined to lose weight and I didn’t want to give up but I was in agony. I tried to listen to them and keep going but I was in complete agony after 5 days without a drop of water I ended up needing emergency surgery to remove this balloon. They strongly advised me not to have it removed even though I was in such bad shape. My family were so worried about me and I feel so guilty that they had to watch me go through this and see me like that. Just to lose some weight. I felt so dumb for thinking it could work.
Now, possibly the most notable thing is that I was not reimbursed whatsoever due to the balloon not working for me. I was told it was my choice to have it removed so they didn’t owe me anything. I made a choice that allowed me to survive the procedure with my health still somewhat intact.
Not only that, but I ALSO had to pay for my surgery to have it removed.
It took me a long time to heal after this. I had an unbearable headache for 2 weeks which I was assuming was caused not consuming water for 5 days. I had nightmares for weeks as well.
Please please please think twice before booking this in. I know it’s not what you want to hear but be strong and change your habits in the kitchen and in the gym! The results will be so much better and long lasting than this balloon.
Whoever is reading this I thank you for your time and I truly wish you all the best. I know you are here because you are struggling with your weight and I’m here to give you a not so subtle sign that you don’t need this. There are better ways. I believe in you
Kyle