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Let’s introduce you to the simplest way to lose weight: a gastric balloon! If you’re seeking a nonsurgical and nonpharmaceutical method to help you reach an ideal weight, a gastric balloon might be the one you’re looking for!
A gastric or stomach balloon is a small, silicon-made device that your doctor can place easily in your stomach to occupy more space, which makes you feel fuller and decreases your appetite for food.
Doctors can use one of 6 different types of gastric balloons, including Orbera IGB, Heliosphere, Spatz3®, ReShape, Obalon®, and Elipse balloons. Some of these balloons are swallowable pills and don’t require anesthesia.
The demand for gastric balloons is noticeably increasing among people, especially those who seek simple and less risker obesity solutions. In short, you may receive the following benefits if you decide to try one of the gastric balloon technologies:
Gastric balloons are a good option for people aged between 18- 60 years old. Also, it may be good for you if you’re:
The system of a gastric balloon usually consists of an insertion tube, a filling system, and an extensible balloon. The procedure only lasts for 15-20 minutes and is commonly done in an outpatient facility with minimal anesthesia or sedation. The procedure’s steps are as follows:
Your doctor is going to insert the gastric balloon through your mouth. They usually use an endoscope with a light and camera to monitor the process.
Next, your doctor will use a small catheter to fill or inflate the balloon with sterile saline.
Finally, after nearly 6 months, your doctor will remove the balloon endoscopically and end the treatment.
Nonetheless, the gastric “pill” balloon has much simpler steps. In fact, if you choose this option, all you need to do is to swallow the pill and your doctor will inflate it with fluid or gas. This option doesn’t require anesthesia or endoscopy, and your body will spontaneously expel the balloon after 6 months.
The recovery phase after getting the gastric balloon usually goes smooth without trouble, and may include the following:
Gastric balloon usually brings positive impacts and rarely can cause side effects. In any case, some people may indeed encounter certain problems, especially during the insertion of the balloon. The risks and complications include:
International Clinics offers special packages for international patients who seek cheap and safe gastric balloons in Turkey. If you are concerned about your weight and still looking for weight loss solutions, we’re here to help you and answer all your questions.
Our doctors and medical personnel have provided gastric balloons to thousands of happy women and men from Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
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– Nausea
– Vomiting
– Diarrhea
– Stomach ache
The gastric balloon procedure has proven its efficiency in losing weight and reducing the feeling of hunger, in addition to reducing the amount of consumed food.
The benefit of the gastric balloon is not only limited to weight loss; indeed, it also can help reduce the risk of other health problems , such as:
– Heart disease
– High blood pressure
– Type 2 diabetes
– A deflated gastric balloon is inserted through the esophagus into your stomach.
– Then the balloon is injected with saline until it becomes full.
– The whole process takes about 20-30 minutes.
After gastric balloon surgery, patients should focus on the following:
– Eat slowly.
– Have a meal schedule.
– Choose nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish.
– Avoid fast food and soft drinks.
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