The placement of a gastric balloon, also known as an intragastric balloon, is a non-surgical, endoscopic, outpatient procedure indicated for weight loss in patients who are significantly overweight.
Gastric balloon: objectives of the procedure
Theintragastric balloonis an alternative that combinescosmetic medicine and gastroenterology. The procedure is non-surgical, endoscopic, and outpatient, and is indicated for weight loss in patients who are significantly overweight. The intragastric balloon will help you lose a considerable amount of weight.
The intragastric balloon partially fills the stomach, significantly reducing its capacity and thus the feeling of hunger, causing the body to draw on its own resources. This is when the patient loses weight. The gastric balloon is recommended for patients with a Body Mass Index greater than 30, in combination with nutritional management. The average weight loss is 15 to 17 kilograms in 6 months.
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Gastric Balloon: The Procedure
The intragastric balloon is inserted while the patient is fasting, under short general anesthesia.
The intragastric balloon, made of soft silicone, is inserted endoscopically on an outpatient basis. The balloon is then inflated, reducing the volume of the stomach and thus promoting weight loss. Food can then only be ingested in smaller quantities.
Gastric Balloon: Aftercare
As the gastric balloon occupies part of the stomach, dietary precautions must be taken. A healthy and appropriate diet must accompany this intragastric balloon treatment in order to optimize weight loss results.
The gastric balloon is placed inside the stomach for a period of 6 months.
The removal of the gastric balloon is also performed on an outpatient basis and does not leave any scars. Hospitalization is not necessary.