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fda needs to look into allurion

I read about the Allurion gastric balloon and was very excited . I spoke to a consultant who said i should see their Dr and then after 2 weeks i could get the balloon inserted. I flew from USA to London and Dr spent 5 minutes taking my payment and said thing else , seemed a little irritated when i asked questions and emailed me the name of a dietician called Debbie who was part of the Allurion team. I then flew back 2 weeks later (no idea why i had to wait 2 weeks) and had balloon inserted. It was quite an experience and painful. The next day i was in extreme agony. I called Debbie who totally didnt care or listen to what i was saying. I flew back to the USA without eating or drinking for 48 hours. i was broken and had a major gout flare up and when i emailed Dr i was then told that the balloon causes a huge amount of acid and you cannot take any of the normal anti inflammatory medications as it will cause an ulcer . after 3 days of the most intense pain ever experienced i gave in and took the anti inflammatories . after not eating for 5 days i lost 4kg (i weighed 104 kgs when i started) by then i was starving and craving food and i ate a lot and found no feeling of satiety. my body craved food. i am 2 months in and weighing 116kg. i cant excersize because of the gout and my stomach is in major pain and the blood in my stool suggests a stomach ulcer. Do not try this procedure . It is a scam and I am considering legal action

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