gastric balloon surgery success stories

One success story is of a woman who had struggled with obesity for years. After the gastric balloon surgery, she was able to start losing weight steadily. She found that her appetite decreased significantly, which made it easier for her to control her food intake. Within a few months, she had lost a considerable amount of weight and her overall health improved. Her blood pressure came down, and she had more energy to do daily activities.

Sure. There's a patient who was on the verge of developing diabetes due to obesity. After the gastric balloon surgery, he lost weight steadily and his risk of diabetes decreased. Another success story is of a person who couldn't exercise much before because of the excess weight. But after the surgery, as the weight came off, he was able to start a regular exercise routine and became much fitter. His body mass index improved significantly.

One inspiring story is of a young adult who was overweight and very self - conscious. After gastric band surgery, he lost weight and his entire outlook on life changed. He became more social and started dating. His success shows that the surgery can have a positive impact on mental health as well as physical health.

There are stories of patients experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting that doesn't go away after the gastric balloon is inserted. It can be so bad that they can't keep any food or water down and end up dehydrated. Also, in some cases, the balloon may rupture. This can release harmful substances into the body and lead to serious infections.

Sure. One success story is of a woman who had struggled with obesity for years. After gastric band surgery, she gradually lost a significant amount of weight. She was able to start jogging, which she could never do before. Her self - confidence soared as she started fitting into smaller clothes.

Well, some people experience excessive bleeding during or after the gastric sleeve surgery. This can be very dangerous and might need immediate medical attention. Also, there can be problems with the anesthesia, like allergic reactions or other complications that can put the patient's life at risk. And then there's the issue of long - term digestive problems. Some patients end up with chronic nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

The complication rates vary. Leakage, for example, occurs in about 1 - 3% of cases. Nutritional deficiencies can be quite common in the long run if proper supplementation isn't followed, maybe in around 20 - 30% of patients over a few years. Bleeding during surgery is less common, around 1 - 2% of surgeries.

Sure. I've heard of a situation where the gastric balloon caused a blockage in the digestive tract. This led to excruciating abdominal pain and required emergency surgery to remove the balloon and clear the blockage. It was a very risky and scary situation for the patient.

A common success story is that many patients experience significant weight loss. For example, some lose 30 - 50 pounds in the first year. This weight loss often leads to improved cardiovascular health, such as lower cholesterol levels.

One success story is of a woman who struggled with obesity for years. After hypnosis gastric band sessions, she started to feel less hungry and more in control of her eating. She gradually lost a significant amount of weight and her overall health improved. Another person, a man in his 40s, found that the hypnosis gastric band helped him break his bad eating habits like overeating at night. He was able to fit into clothes he hadn't worn in years.