She Did It: Carole Rondeau

Fitsmi for moms February 1st, 2011

Carole Rondeau, 44, knew her son, Ryan, wanted to lose 72 pounds.  They tried everything, but never had any luck.  So Carole did research and came upon Jump6™ Weight Loss Program, which features a water-filled gastric balloon. The procedure is non-surgical; essentially, patients have a soft silicone intragastric balloon, in deflated form, inserted into the stomach through their mouth. Once in place, the balloon is inflated, also through the mouth, with sterile water via a self-sealing valve. The balloon remains there for up to six months, encouraging portion control by providing an early and prolonged feeling of fullness after meals.

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