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Gastric Balloon: Non-Surgical Weight Control

Today, healthy living and efforts to reach the ideal weight attract the attention of many people. The gastric balloon, which appears as a way of these efforts, stands out as a non-surgical and effective weight loss method. Here is detailed information about the gastric balloon and the advantages of this unique weight control method.

What is a Gastric Balloon?
A gastric balloon is a medical device that is inserted into the stomach endoscopically without surgical intervention and aims to create a feeling of early satiety by creating volume in the stomach. In this way, individuals can achieve weight loss by eating less food.

Gastric Balloon treatment, a special adjustable balloon made of silicone is used. The procedure is performed endoscopically, under light sedation, within 15-20 minutes. The balloon stays in the stomach for 6 to 12 months. It is removed from the patient's stomach after 6-12 months.

How Does a Gastric Balloon Work?
The gastric balloon helps the person to eat less by filling the stomach cavity a little. In this way, it supports the weight loss process and makes it easier for the person to adapt to their diet. One of the most important advantages of the gastric balloon is that it does not require surgery and can be applied in a short time.

Who is a candidate for gastric balloon treatment?

Gastric balloon treatment can be applied to patients with a body mass index between 25-35. If the patient is not suitable for obesity surgery, it can be applied as a non-surgical method. The risk of surgery for morbidly obese patients can sometimes be high. In such cases, the patient's weight loss before surgery reduces the risk. In such patients, gastric balloon treatment can be applied before surgery.

This application is an endoscopic procedure. It is a safe, comfortable, short-term procedure applied within minutes in the patient's sleep state called light sedation.

Symptoms to Expect After Endoscopic Gastric Balloon Treatment

After gastric balloon treatment, patients may have complaints such as nausea and vomiting. These complaints are controlled with medication.

In order to accelerate the weight loss process, our patients are given a diet plan by our dieticians.

After the balloon completes the duration of use and the weight loss of the patients is achieved, it is removed from the stomach by endoscopic method in the same way.

Gastric Balloon Treatment Methods

Gastric balloon insertion can be performed endoscopically or in the form of an ingestible capsule. Endoscopic gastric balloons are inserted under anesthesia in the endoscopy unit, while swallowable gastric balloons are inserted by swallowing water. Both methods provide reliable and effective weight control.

TYPES OF GASTRIC BALLOONS
1-) Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon
2-) 6-months Endoscopic Gastric Balloon
3-) 12-months Endoscopic Gastric Balloon

Who is a Candidate for Gastric Balloon?

Individuals between the ages of 18-55 who cannot lose weight despite dieting and have a body mass index above 27 are suitable candidates for gastric ballooning. However, this method is not suitable for people with conditions such as severe stomach ulcers and prominent stomach hernias.

Risks and Side Effects of Gastric Balloon Procedure

Although gastric ballooning is generally safe, as with any medical intervention, it involves some risks. These rare risks include stomach irritation, bleeding or the need to remove the balloon. However, these risks are usually low.

Weight Control After Endoscopic Gastric Balloon

After the gastric balloon is removed, it is important to adopt a healthy eating habit and an active lifestyle to maintain weight control. A gastric balloon can help the weight loss process, but personal effort and discipline are required for lasting results.
The gastric balloon alone is not a guarantee of weight loss. Success depends on the person's eating habits, lifestyle and post-gastric balloon compliance. After the gastric balloon is inserted, it is important for the individual to adopt proper eating habits and lead an active life.

Weight Loss with Endoscopic Gastric Balloon

The gastric balloon is a modern medical method that offers an effective option for non-surgical weight control. However, every individual is different, so it is important to consult your doctor before gastric ballooning. To achieve healthy weight loss goals, a gastric balloon can be a great option for the right candidates.

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