What are some 'gastric balloon horror 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. 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.

There are cases where the gastric band has eroded into the stomach. This is a serious complication. Patients may start having symptoms like chronic abdominal pain, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. It can lead to infections and other health problems that are quite difficult to deal with. It shows that while gastric bands can be a solution for some, they also come with significant risks.

There are also horror stories related to long - term nutritional deficiencies. Since the gastric sleeve reduces the size of the stomach, patients can't eat as much as before. This often leads to a lack of essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Some patients end up with anemia because they can't absorb enough iron, or they develop bone problems due to a lack of calcium. Over time, these deficiencies can cause a whole host of health problems like fatigue, weakness, and brittle bones.

A patient might have a horror story where during balloon sinuplasty, there was a miscommunication between the medical team. The balloon was inserted at the wrong angle, and it punctured a blood vessel in the sinus area. This led to internal bleeding and a very difficult situation to manage. Also, there are reports of patients feeling a continuous discomfort and pressure in their sinuses for months after the procedure, as if the balloon sinuplasty had made things worse rather than better.

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.

Some horror stories might include issues like improper medical facilities. For example, some patients have reported going to clinics in Mexico that seemed unclean or not up to standard. There could also be problems with unqualified surgeons. In some cases, patients faced post - surgery complications that were not properly managed due to lack of proper medical resources or expertise in the Mexican facilities they chose.

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.

Some people have had issues like constant nausea after gastric band surgery. The band can be too tight, causing pain when trying to eat even small amounts. Also, there are cases where the band has slipped, leading to more serious complications that require emergency medical attention.

Sure. One horror story is about a woman who got a gastric band. After some time, she started having constant acid reflux. It was so bad that she couldn't eat properly and was in a lot of discomfort all the time. Eventually, she had to have the band removed, but the damage to her esophagus was already done.