Intra Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss?

lally11 over a year ago

Where did you have it done in Vancouver BC??

I have been looking for sometime for a DR who does this procedure in Vancouver BC.

Glad that you had great success.

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Guest over a year ago

serene wrote:

Has any one experienced the Intra Gastric Ballon through endoscopy? for weight loss?
I am few days away from having it and i badly need to know how and what it feels like... does every thing go as good as the doctors say? or there are any kind of common problems associated with it?
Pls help!!

Dont do it its horrific ive had the gastric balloon now for 6 months and im counting the days to get it out, i vomit at least 4 times a week i wake at night with vomit in my throat most nights, its called reflux it has not taught me to eat properly i can barely eat any thing, im weak tired and cranky every day, In-fact im terrified to eat cause it doesn't agree with nothing i put down my throat How can this be healthy for you my whole family has suffered for it, yes i had a choice in getting it out but i was so desperate to lose weight so i suffered for 6 months call it stubborn, ive lost 16 kilos i didn't even reach my goal i really don't think this is worth it, i wouldn't recommend it to any one, You can lose weight by exercise and healthy eating its about making the right choices and believing in yourself, good luck in the choice you make

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Guest over a year ago

Hello guys, i just had my gastric ballon fitted in with saline on 25th april 2011 so just recently its my second day and i feel like dieing, i am only 19 and had weight problems since i was young nothing seemed to work but i guess this procedure is going to help me alot, i havent been eaten for 3 days at all and what ever i drink such as juice and water i vomit it back out, my stomac feels like exploding, well as i said it just the beggining for me time is going to show how effective this is going to be for me.

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Serina

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Guest over a year ago

How much did it cost to do this Gastric Ballon surgery ? is this same as lapband surgery ?

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Guest over a year ago

How much does it cost to do gastric ballon surgery ? is it same as lapband surgery ?

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serina over a year ago

It cost me £4,390 its not effective as the lapband. well i lost 6 kg its been a month.

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kobra over a year ago

i live in vancouver and interested to do air ballon ,where in vancouver you did it?

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Heli over a year ago

Hi there i am from Okanogan BC and I would like to know were in Vancuver you had done the gastric ballon and how much was the cost??? Thank you for you information.

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Stacey over a year ago

I had a saline gastric balloon fitted on monday and have been so ill, constantly in pain nd being sick, they took me back in yesterday and put me on a drip and said that i had a temp and uti. They sent me home with lots of meds which have not helped, the cramps and pains are worse and I am now bleeding quite heavily and losing clots - I have rang the place I had in done in, in Newport, s.wales gb, they said there is no one there until Mon, has anyone experienced anything similar or have any advice for me please? Many thanks.

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serina123 over a year ago

Hi Stacey. i have had the gastric balloon with saline done last year April 2011 and i had similar effects such as cramps and pains also being sick 3 - 4 times a day, it is so awful i took mine out on October 2011 to be honest i didn't even reach my goal weight i was so much in pain for 6 months but now that its out i am so happy, i will advice you carry on as you have paid money for it, but if it is effecting your health so much go to A&E i haven't heard about bleeding from anyone before that's awkward, my advice is to see a doctor ASAP. Thanks, Serina.

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aidyl over a year ago

HI, Just trying to find the place in Vancouver....do you have contact info?

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Tandy over a year ago

Jump6 says it should only cost $1200...

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tess over a year ago

Jump6 charged me $8000. I am having me balloon removed after 2 months but its taking another month for the appt.. Haven't been able to return to work due to constant vomiting. Staff have not been very helpful.

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Guest over a year ago

Amber
Do you have any news about the study? Would be great to know when it is going to be approved by FDA.

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M123 over a year ago

Bluewater clinic--Fly into Detroit and drive approximately one hour into Canada..approx 8500.00 which includes the costof taking it out . In six weeks lost 15 lbs. Terrible chronic GERD and very uncomfortable 4 Day period. If I can lose 15 more pounds and keep the weight off it will be more than worth it.

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