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I'm a 58 yo female. High blood presure, high...
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.
Provider Review
Dr. Jeffery Wenger
Dr. Wenger was very informed on the procedure. He and his staff made me feel at ease before, during and after the procedure. He gave me his personal cell # in case I had issues over the first few days.