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32 Yo Female. Needed Some Help to Lose the Weight. Houston, TX

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Hello to all I was desperately looking for some...

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ddollz
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Hello to all

I was desperately looking for some change when it came to my weight gain struggle. I have been overweight my whole life. The most I've ever weighed has been 270lbs and I am 5'7''1/2. I've done all types of diets from quick weight loss to cabbage soup. Two years ago I lost about 50lbs with traditional diet and exercise. I really lived a strict lifestyle with about 4 days of workouts and food measurements. And surprise..surprise gained it all back in a year. I was so discouraged. So I looked into to the gastric balloon. This is my second week. Its been challenging. Im struggling the most now with uncontrolled reflux and constipation.

My journey so far
Pre-op: preop weight 241lbs. 3 day liquid diet before. I lost about 5lbs doing this
Week 1: Nausea was pretty bad. Phenergen suppositories helped the most but made me sleepy. I went back to work in 1 week. It was ok. My portions have dramatically dropped and cravings for junk food almost doesnt exist. Week 1 weight loss 13lbs

Im currently now struggling reflux, but I will keep you updated

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Terry K. Scarborough, MD

Terry K. Scarborough, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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Replies (19)

April 21, 2016
Thanks for sharing with us - I'm very interested to hear it goes!
April 24, 2016
Sorry you're having some issues with reflux and constipation. Did the doc prescribe a PPI, like nexium? I've read some folks will add benefiber to their daily routine to help with the constipation. I'm looking into this procedure and will be checking in to see how you are doing, best of luck!
April 26, 2016
Thanks for sharing. I just happened upon this procedure on Dr. Oz's website. You and I share very close age, height, weight (including being overweight my whole life) and possibly nationality. I'm really considering this as a jumpstart to losing weight and keeping it off.
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May 2, 2016
Yes Thank you for sharing. I will like to follow your journey.. I am interested in this procedure as well.
May 12, 2016
I am in the exact same position you were in. I'm def leaning towards the reshape ballons.