NO PILLS, NO SURGERY, NO FAD DIETS—
JUST WEIGHT LOSS THE EASY WAY
BY LISA HOWARD
The battle of the bulge: we’ve all been there,
and we all know how hard it is to win. It’s not
easy to eat right, get good sleep, exercise and
manage your stress every day, especially if you
have a busy family life. Shawna knew exactly
how that felt—she’d been (unsuccessfully) trying
to shed pounds for years while working and
raising her kids. When she turned 47 and was still
struggling, she decided to try something new:
the Orbera weight-loss balloon.
It’s an FDA-approved device that’s inserted
endoscopically into the stomach and then
filled with a saline solution. The balloon takes
up space in the stomach, promoting a feeling
of fullness and helping you eat less and make
better choices. For maximum weight loss, the
balloon is left in place for six months before it’s
removed, at which point you will have gotten
used to your new healthy habits…and your new
smaller pants!
Meal prepping and
healthy decisions are key
to get the results you want.