Hemisphere Gastric Balloon

The gastric balloon is a non-surgical aid in the treatment of obesity.

How is the gastric balloon inserted?

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The gastric balloon, which is a soft, expandable, silicone balloon, is inserted through your mouth via the esophagus into your stomach. After insertion into the stomach, the empty balloon is filled with sterile saline solution. When full, the balloon floats freely in the stomach.

How does the gastric balloon work?

The stomach balloon technique to losing weight works by partially filling your stomach so that your stomach capacity is reduced. This makes you feel less hungry, feel fuller quicker and reduce your food intake so you can diet effectively without feeling hungry all the time. The balloon remains in your stomach for six months. During this time, utilizing a dedicated nutrition, exercise and behavior modification program alongside the gastric balloon, most patients drop their BMI by up to 10 points. However, the amount of weight you lose will depend on your personal commitment of closely following your diet program. How long you maintain weight loss will depend on how completely you adopt long-term lifestyle changes involving eating behaviour and exercise.

How long does the gastric balloon remain in the stomach?

The gastric balloon is recommended to be used for six months. Over time the acidic content of the stomach weaken the balloon material and cause the balloon to deflate. Should your physician recommend use of the balloon for longer than six months, it will be replaced with a new one after the six-month interval has been met. Also, during the time you are using the balloon, you may be prescribed a course of oral medication to reduce your stomach acid so as to minimize the possibility of stomach irritation and damage to the balloon.

How is the gastric balloon removed?

Six months after the placement of the balloon, it is removed in the exact reverse way in which it was placed (i.e. after deflating it, it is pulled from the stomach and out via the esophagus and mouth).

What are the benefits of gastric balloon?

Following are some of the benefits of gastric balloon:
• Feeling of fullness after eating normally
• More effective than dieting alone for weight loss
• Significant weight loss, normally, in 6 months

Who is a candidate for the gastric balloon?

The gastric balloon is suitable for people:
• Who are at least 40% above their ideal weight and who have failed to control their weight with other weight loos programs.
• Who are at increased risk for vital surgery. The gastric balloon may be used to help reduce weight prior to surgery so as to minimize the risks associated with surgical procedures on overweight patients.

What are some of the risks and complications associated with the gastric balloon?

• The presence of the balloon in the stomach may cause nausea or vomiting for a few days after placement. Medication can help minimize these effects.
• There is a chance that you may lose only a small amount of weight or no weight at all. The amount of weight you lose is dependent upon your commitment to closely adopting the dietary and behavioural changes.
• You may experience unhealthy, uncontrolled weight loss which may create adverse health consequences. You should discuss this with your physician prior to using the gastric balloon treatment.

How much does the gastric balloon cost?

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