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Here Goes Nothing... John Hopkins Medicine - Digestive Weight Loss Center
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Here Goes Nothing... John Hopkins Medicine - Digestive Weight Loss Center
Charm85June 30, 2018
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In less than 48 hours I will have the Orbera gastric balloon placed in my stomach to help with weightloss. My weight has fluctuated for years, but within these past two years I’ve hit an all time high (220.1 pounds), and need some help. This is where Orbera comes in. I was looking for noninvasive procedures to aid in weightloss and came across the gastric balloon. The program is a year long, the balloon will be placed in for 6 months of that year and then removed. The weightloss program also provides you with a team of several doctors (behavioral therapist, nutritionist, and exercise therapist) you’ll meet with regularly. The team of doctors are there to document/assist you in maximizing your weightloss. I encourage you to look at this link if you want more detailed information https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/digestive_weight_loss_center/services/concierge_weight_loss_program/balloon.html. My family doesn’t want me to do it, but I need help. Trust me, I’ve tried every single fad diet available and have had some success but it ALWAYS seems to come back. What I need is a complete overhaul and it just so happens that Orbera is my precursor for that. With Orbera you can lose up 29% of your body weight and that’s what I want/need. My goal is to be between 150-160. I look forward to you guys taking this journey with me, I’ll definitely keep you posted.
UPDATED FROM Charm85
Day of treatment
Procedure Day - Day 1
Charm85July 2, 2018
I don’t feel any pain, but I definitely have a little discomfort associated with not finding a good position to sleep as well as queasiness. My doctor has prescribed me a number of medications so I’m sure in time it will get better. I have thrown up twice today, I don’t think I’ll be able to hold much in for the next couple of days.
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July 3, 2018
I read where someone else went through the vomiting phase n all
July 14, 2018
How are your symptoms now and how much have you lost already?
July 14, 2018
They’re better but not 100%, I’m down to 211.9 from 220.1, so 8.2 pounds. Once I can start working out I’m sure I’ll drop even more because I really have no appetite.
UPDATED FROM Charm85
4 days post
Day 5
Charm85July 6, 2018
Feeling better but not 100%. I’m no longer vomiting and am sleeeping through the night, but I just can’t seem to walk or stand for long periods of time without feeling dizzy. Also, I can’t stand much of anything sweet, like applesauce, popsicles, jello, and pudding. I’m going to force myself to a protein smoothie shortly, and then try and take another nap. I’m down 6 pounds BTW.
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August 22, 2018
Hope you are doing good. Please update us on your weight loss when you are able to. Be blessed.
August 24, 2018
I’m doing very well thank you! This balloon does help, but you also have to put in the work. I’ve been changing how I eat and I’ve been working out. I now weigh 204
October 31, 2018
I want to do this but feeling sick have me nervous. I’m 5’7 and I weight 209 I been consulting about Liposuction I really don’t know...
November 5, 2018
All I can say is do your research! Figure out what you think would be the best things for you. It’s not a magic pill I can certainly say that. I’ve lost over 20 pounds, but I work out and have been making better food choices.
November 10, 2018
I am reading everyone else's journeys to make an informed decision, and I am nervous about the beginning queasiness. When I read another girl's journey, she didn't lose as much as she had hoped, but man... I kept thinking she was jamming just the same! It seems this will be just the right tool I need because I have already gone through my dietician and lost 80 lbs and again, 40 lbs all when I was younger, but now losing this weight is really going to take more self control than I can muster... Keep posting, sis. I will be here to offer support, but won't begin my journey until school's out in the summer. I soooo need this prodedure!
November 10, 2018
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I’m not losing super fast but that’s intentionally. I opted to change my lifestyle completely rather than going to the extreme and doing things that aren’t sustainable. Through this procedure I am now under 200 pounds and have lost a total of 27 pounds. I workout at least 3-5 days a week and I still have what I like in moderation. Everyone’s journey will be different. They give you medicine for the queasiness, so if that’s the only deterrent I recommend you proceed! All the best to you doll!!
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