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7 Days Post Orbera Placement - West Palm Beach, FL
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I'm a 58 yo female. High blood presure, high...
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I'm a 58 yo female. High blood presure, high cholesterol, underactive thyroid (Hashimoto's) Starting weight 220 - Day 7 down 2.6 pounds Hope to lose 40 to 50 pounds.
Seven days after placement, I must say things are going better than expected. My doctor prescribed a protein pump inhibitor, Pantoprazole, 40mg twice a day, for 10 days prior to the procedure, to cut down on stomach acid. I will remain on this for the 6 months I have the balloon. He also prescribed Zofran, 4mg, for nausea, and Hyoscyamine Sulfate, 0.125mg, for stomach spasms. I take these 3 times a day for the first two weeks, and then once in the morning or as needed. I believe these meds have helped with some of the symptoms other patients have experienced.
Before the procedure, I was given IV fluids, etc. During the procedure I was sedated and it only took 13 minutes, although I was asleep for about an hour. When I woke I had no nausea, I sipped a small amount of water and was released to go home.
Day 1 - I drank clear liquids, warm broth, popsicles, jello, juice, Gatorade, pedialyte, hot tea. 230 calories
Day 2, 3 & 4 - I started introducing protein drinks, yogurt, thin cream of wheat made with skim milk, oatmeal, pudding, and cream soups. The first three days I relaxed and slept as needed. 400 calories on Sat and 600 on Sunday and 400 on Monday
Day 5 - I ate 1 egg scrambled along with other liquids. I also went to the gym and did upper body exercises only. Got in over 5000 steps. I use a Fitbit One to keep track of water, food, calories and exercise.
Day 6 - I saw the doctor for a check up. Will go back in 3 weeks.
Seven days after placement, I must say things are going better than expected. My doctor prescribed a protein pump inhibitor, Pantoprazole, 40mg twice a day, for 10 days prior to the procedure, to cut down on stomach acid. I will remain on this for the 6 months I have the balloon. He also prescribed Zofran, 4mg, for nausea, and Hyoscyamine Sulfate, 0.125mg, for stomach spasms. I take these 3 times a day for the first two weeks, and then once in the morning or as needed. I believe these meds have helped with some of the symptoms other patients have experienced.
Before the procedure, I was given IV fluids, etc. During the procedure I was sedated and it only took 13 minutes, although I was asleep for about an hour. When I woke I had no nausea, I sipped a small amount of water and was released to go home.
Day 1 - I drank clear liquids, warm broth, popsicles, jello, juice, Gatorade, pedialyte, hot tea. 230 calories
Day 2, 3 & 4 - I started introducing protein drinks, yogurt, thin cream of wheat made with skim milk, oatmeal, pudding, and cream soups. The first three days I relaxed and slept as needed. 400 calories on Sat and 600 on Sunday and 400 on Monday
Day 5 - I ate 1 egg scrambled along with other liquids. I also went to the gym and did upper body exercises only. Got in over 5000 steps. I use a Fitbit One to keep track of water, food, calories and exercise.
Day 6 - I saw the doctor for a check up. Will go back in 3 weeks.
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Replies (38)
February 25, 2017
Would love to get a progress report and see how you are doing.
March 4, 2017
7 weeks out and down 11 lbs. But clothes are fitting much looser. Donated 5 bags. Yea! Eating most anything I want. Found out when I start burping, that a couple sips of a carbonated soda definitely helps. Eating about 800 to 1000 calories per day. Working out 4 days a week.
March 4, 2017
Sounds like you are doing a great job! I haven't started working out yet struggling with my fluid intake. Got to get that under control first! Thanks for replying.
March 30, 2017
March 3, 2017
How much weight have you lost all together?
March 4, 2017
Post procedure 7 weeks and down 11 pounds. Doesn't seem like much, but that's 1.5 pounds a week. Should be down 40 lbs. when it comes out mid-July. It seems slow, but I can tell that I've lost inches in neck, stomach, hips and arms.
April 25, 2017
How are things going now? Any side effects? How long you had it in and how much weight have you lost. I am scheduled for May 3rd and the list of meds look like the ones the dr has giving me or will be ordering for me.
March 22, 2017
How are you doing on your journey? I hope you doing well. I am scheduled for this Friday, the 24th. Excited and a little nervous.
March 31, 2017
Hi letsdothis2,
I'm doing great . First few days I felt really full but nothing unbearable. Around day 3/4 I had a little jello and cream of wheat.. no issue. I met with the nutritionalist wend, and get a b-12 shot, and my meal plan . 2 smoothies and one snack ( cucumbers, raw almonds) one meal (salad) .. it was way too much food for me.. so I make the meals and just cut them in half for two days worth. I will probably work up to more food eventually . I drink tons of water so that helps I think . I'm down 10 lbs the week . Hope your doing good as well ❤️
I'm doing great . First few days I felt really full but nothing unbearable. Around day 3/4 I had a little jello and cream of wheat.. no issue. I met with the nutritionalist wend, and get a b-12 shot, and my meal plan . 2 smoothies and one snack ( cucumbers, raw almonds) one meal (salad) .. it was way too much food for me.. so I make the meals and just cut them in half for two days worth. I will probably work up to more food eventually . I drink tons of water so that helps I think . I'm down 10 lbs the week . Hope your doing good as well ❤️
Hey! Welcome, and thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll enjoy being a part of this awesome community. Congratulations! You seem to be having a pretty smooth recovery, and I can't believe you're already back at the gym :) Well done! We have an Intragastric Balloon Forum too. Feel free to use that link and join in the conversation :) Please keep on updating us so we can follow your progress. Good luck!