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Reshape Gastric Balloon - Vienna, VA

UPDATED FROM okisteph
4 months post

Not Worth it for me

$7,700
Ive lost 15 lbs in 5 months
. would not recommend it.

okisteph's provider

Ramin Farboudmanesch, MD

Physician

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Has it just not controlled amount of food you can eat or why has it not worked as well for you? I am thinking about it but want greater results.
I controls the amount you eat for the first 6 weeks. After that you can eat like normal. I'm still at 15 lbs down , never lost anything else no matter how I tried, couldn't stick to a diet.
Did you work with the dietitian? The balloon doesn't knock the food from your hand or teach you how to eat. Can you comment on your engagement with the coach?
I’m learning if ur BMI is above the range it’s not going to give you that feeling of fullness due to stomach stretch size. What was ur BMI?
I’m getting my ReShape balloon next week and I’m excited and skeptical and need some feedback, I’m paying the full 8k for a ReShape balloon and after I’m excited for a change in myself he says just before the lady comes to take my credit card “I’m only putting 300cc’s in not the 400.” After research I’m learning the balloons can hold 450cc’s (total 900) why would my Dr. feel I only shd get 300 (total 600) I am between 191 & 193 I eat like a man and then some. Do you know how many cc’s your dr gave you?
Its the balance between more filling + more discomfort, or less filling + less discomfort and more compliance+ maybe little less weight loss.
How did it go?
UPDATED FROM okisteph
1 month post

6 weeks in

6 weeks in and I'm down from 194 to 176. Hasn't been an easy road but it's getting better. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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I'm almost 2 weeks in. How is your progress now?
As far as exercising, I mean...did you exercise or did that weight all come off from the balloon? My Dr has cleared me for exercise.
I had mine taken out 12mths ago after 6months in, it was really hard for the whole 6 months around 3 months burping started....that was awful! But I did loose 1 n half stone and went on to loose another stone was it was removed.

Congratulations! That's an awesome weight loss! How are you doing now?

Can you tell us what your daily eating is like? how much, what, how often?

Hey again! I have a question. You said initially that you weren't sure if you were happy when you rated the procedure. Has that now changed? I just wanted to let you know you can change the rating on your review.

Still at 176 . not worth it but others have had better experiences than I have. Find the FB page, more info there
What type of balloon did you have and what's your current weight loss and are you able to sleep?
UPDATED FROM okisteph
6 days post

Before pics Dec 7

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Hello, I am also in the local area. Looking to have the procedure done. You are about 1 month out, how are you feeling? Sending you best wishes.
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