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  • I'm 60 and also have Hashimoto's thyroid. I'm trying to lose about 30 lbs and was actually considering signing up with a MedSpa type program that uses HCG shots until I read the warnings about it, so here I am.Hoping y'all can help me in my journey!
    in 60 yrs and up Comment by Blankcanvas89 March 2019
  • I just did my TDEE, says my number is 2400?! I should be eating that many calories a day?? If so, i'm waaay behind, lol...I was away from MFP for a while..trying to get back on the wagon. I just had a gastric balloon removed, I have lost 28lbs...now working with nutritionist for the next 6 month journey to get to goal of…
    in Why am I gaining weight? 1200-1300 calories a day & 1.5 hour Exercise Comment by Blankcanvas89 April 2018
  • I've been having the same problem. A nutritionist I'm working with says I have to eat more (or smaller meals more times a day) I am so afraid of doing that..but after reading like minded advice, I think I will try it.
    in Why am I gaining weight? 1200-1300 calories a day & 1.5 hour Exercise Comment by Blankcanvas89 April 2018
  • I had my balloon placed on Sept 7, 2017 The first couple of weeks are difficult because of diet restrictions and adjusting to the balloon.after 2 months, I'm down 22 lbs:) if you follow Docs advice and take your meds, it's great.I have not had any nausea or vomiting issues
    in Orbera results? Comment by Blankcanvas89 November 2017
  • Hi. Sorry just got your message.I have been doing pretty good...lost 19lbs since my placement and no nausea or vomiting issues. I got back on mfp to track my calories, nutritionist thinks im not eating enough, hahha never thought THAT would be my problem! I would highly recommend this.Just do your research and find a good…
    in Orbera Comment by Blankcanvas89 October 2017
  • Hi there! I had my balloon placed on Sept 7. I'm down 19 lbs so far. Not having any problem with nausea or vomiting, feeling pretty good. Going to try and track how,many calories I'm taking in. Nutritionist thinks I am not eating enough...never thought that would apply to Me! Lol
    in Orbera Comment by Blankcanvas89 October 2017
  • Yes! Hello:) Catawba, SC near Rock Hill
    in Any South Carolina people? Comment by Blankcanvas89 September 2017
  • Spoke to the doc about this.He said, due to absolute transparency reports, anyone who dies while having this, needs to be reported, whether the death is related to the device or not.If an Orbera patient dies in a car crash, for instance, it needs to be recorded as a death during usage of balloon. Out of the 5 deaths, one…
    in FDA reports at least 5 deaths from gastric balloons. A link to a CNN article. Comment by Blankcanvas89 August 2017
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