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Asked by marcasdu
from Dallas, TX
I got an intragastric ballon 3 mths ago, but now i feel I can take it - Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
I got an intragastric ballon 3 mths ago, but now i feel I can take it
Any more I feel really sick and I think it shold be removed please help me
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Answered by Tman
from Mishawaka, IN
Dear Marcasdu,
I had the same thing happened to me 4.5 months after the surgery. I felt sick all the time. I begged my doctor to take it out. I could actually smell the rubber. I did loose 35 pounds but was feeling sick through-out the day. Kept it for 1 more month and finally got it removed in month 5. I think you are only supposed to keep it for 6 months anyways. Its all psychological I think but still talk to your doctor. At the end because I did not change my life style and habits gained the weight right back. So be warned. Hope you feel better.
I had the same thing happened to me 4.5 months after the surgery. I felt sick all the time. I begged my doctor to take it out. I could actually smell the rubber. I did loose 35 pounds but was feeling sick through-out the day. Kept it for 1 more month and finally got it removed in month 5. I think you are only supposed to keep it for 6 months anyways. Its all psychological I think but still talk to your doctor. At the end because I did not change my life style and habits gained the weight right back. So be warned. Hope you feel better.
Memorial Healthcare Group
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi ,Thank you for your question. My name is Ilhan. I’m the patient coordinator for Memorial Hizmet Hospital ISTANBUL-TURKEY. The response from Tugrul Demirel,MD,Bariatric Surgeon is as follows. For more information please contact us by wiewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
"The balloon itself is designed to make you feel sick somehow. But if you consistently vommit then this would lead you to serious situations. We can take the balloon out."
"The balloon itself is designed to make you feel sick somehow. But if you consistently vommit then this would lead you to serious situations. We can take the balloon out."
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