POSTED UNDER Orbera Gastric Balloon Reviews
42 YO Mom of 2
UPDATED FROM JJMMJJMM
29 days post
Almost a month with obrera
$4,000
I had the obrera ballon placed on May 25. So far so good. I've lost about 15 lbs. I am not exercising yet but only bcz we are moving and I just haven't had time.
The cramping has fully subsided. I am 100% on solid food. I am eating mostly a high protein diet. No rice, bread, or sweets. I get full much faster than before. I try to eat 5 small meals throughout the day and occasionally drink a Diet Coke. Otherwise lots and lots of water. I find that if I don't drink enough water through out the day then I feel empty. The water helps my tummy not feel hungry.
All in all I am very satisfied with the procedure. I am not satisfied with the service I received from the Mexico Bariatric Center. They are horrible with customer service. Basically, they'll tell you whatever it takes to get paid and once you pay they stop responding. I worked with Kristi and I've delt with Brian and he's just rude on so many levels. Dr Ponce and his assistant were very good and like I said absolutely no side affects. I had zero nausea. I've never even thrown up. That's one of the major side affects when the ballon isn't appropriately placed.
The cramping has fully subsided. I am 100% on solid food. I am eating mostly a high protein diet. No rice, bread, or sweets. I get full much faster than before. I try to eat 5 small meals throughout the day and occasionally drink a Diet Coke. Otherwise lots and lots of water. I find that if I don't drink enough water through out the day then I feel empty. The water helps my tummy not feel hungry.
All in all I am very satisfied with the procedure. I am not satisfied with the service I received from the Mexico Bariatric Center. They are horrible with customer service. Basically, they'll tell you whatever it takes to get paid and once you pay they stop responding. I worked with Kristi and I've delt with Brian and he's just rude on so many levels. Dr Ponce and his assistant were very good and like I said absolutely no side affects. I had zero nausea. I've never even thrown up. That's one of the major side affects when the ballon isn't appropriately placed.
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I just had the Orbera placed on Thursday. I...
I just had the Orbera placed on Thursday. I haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting but I do have a bit of cramping. I also feel very week. I've only had broth, juice, and water since two days before surgery.
So far I've lost about 10 lbs in just a few days. It all water weight of course. I feel foggy and am not able to drive. I have a three year old that I took to a roller skating birthday party today. Luckily she didn't like the skating part so she sat around with her friends playing arcade and eating popcorn. I would have not had the energy to put on skates and take her skating.
My start weight is 213. I am hoping to lose at least 40 lbs.
So far I've lost about 10 lbs in just a few days. It all water weight of course. I feel foggy and am not able to drive. I have a three year old that I took to a roller skating birthday party today. Luckily she didn't like the skating part so she sat around with her friends playing arcade and eating popcorn. I would have not had the energy to put on skates and take her skating.
My start weight is 213. I am hoping to lose at least 40 lbs.
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I
June 3, 2017
How long did the procedure take? If you are from out of state, how was the visit there?
H
June 15, 2017
Are you doing ok? I am heading there in three weeks to have Orbera placed with dr. Ponce
S
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