Thank you for writing. I was beginning to think that we were the only ones having this problem. This is just an assumption on my part, but I'm beginning to think that the balloon type is for short term use because it doesn't take an invasive surgery to install. I've seen one that has a "bumper" that looks like a small box instead of a balloon. It would take out patient surgery to have it installed. We have a call into our doctor's office to schedule this but haven't heard back. Seems like we may need to make an appointment with him in order to get some sort of answer. The weather is icy so we haven't rushed to do this. The balloon type should last until sometime in February if the past is any indication.

The gastroenterologist has ordered a new type that should not fall out because it doesn't have a balloon that can deflate. The doctor says it will be done at the local hospital and will not require anesthesia.