I had the Orbera balloon procedure just over 3 months ago and i am so happy. I have lost 3 and a half stone and my goal is just 1 more. I spoke to many companies about the balloon and everyone kept insisting i had a band. I am so glad i stuck to my guns. I've read loads of comments about feeling sick throughout and the balloon not working.. it does work! For my first week i had horrendous cramps and i was physically sick for about 3 days which wasn't pleasant but it was worth it for how i feel now. One of my main concerns is being able to keep the weight off but i have joined a gym and go to classes twice a week and i have changed my diet and routine of eating. What i would say to anyone that is considering it is to do your research as different companies offer different aftercare and had i done that rather than just being desperate to have it i would have gone to another company. I do not want to tarnish their reputation but the service after my procedure was appalling. I feel like i'm going it alone now but fingers crossed i can make a success of it.