It is recommended for people with a body mass index of 25 or more who have been unable to lose weight through diet and exercise. If there is an obstacle to gastric sleeve surgery, this treatment can be used in the same way.
In this treatment a special balloon made of silicone is used. Through an endoscopy, it is placed in the stomach in about 15-20 minutes under light sedation. The duration of the balloon in the stomach is between 6 and 12 months.
Due to the fact that the gastric balloon takes up space in the stomach, the capacity of the patient's stomach is reduced and thus a feeling of satiety is produced in the patient. In this way, the process of losing weight is carried out.
Am I suitable for gastric balloon treatment?
The body mass index must be 25 or more for the application of gastric balloon treatment.
If there is any condition that prevents the patient from undergoing surgery, this treatment can be applied. Also when surgery for a patient in the morbidly obese group may be high risk and preoperative weight loss is recommended, gastric balloon treatment is applied to minimize risk.
It is suitable for patients with a body mass index of 35 or higher. The gastric balloon can also be used in children who do not want to be operated
Fast and Safe Endoscopic Method
Endoscopy is the name given to the process of examining the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with the help of a device called an endoscope with a small camera at the end.
Endoscopy is a safe procedure that is performed under light sedation and is completed in minutes. It has been used in our country for many years.
In gastric balloon treatment, the silicone balloon is deflated and inflated using this method.
After Gastric Balloon Treatment
There may be discomfort such as bleeding and vomiting after gastric balloon treatment. These side effects are controlled with medication.
The nutrition plan created and suggested by our bariatric dietitians accelerates weight loss.
When the period of use of the balloon is complete, it is removed from the stomach endoscopically.
Compiled questions from you.
In gastric balloon treatment, factors such as the patient's weight, metabolic rate, age, gender, chronic and hormonal diseases determine the rate of weight loss. In addition, compliance with the diet and physical activities accelerate weight loss. On average, the patient loses 15%-30% of his/her body weight.
Since gastric balloon treatment is performed under light sedation, he is awakened after the procedure and taken to the room. He remains under follow-up for 1 day and is discharged.
As a result of gastric balloon treatment, the patient feels fullness in a shorter time. However, in order to accelerate weight loss, low-calorie foods prepared by a dietitian should be consumed. It should be fed properly with healthy foods and this should be made a habit. During this process, the gastric balloon will help you a lot. Diet is important in order to reach the desired weight easily and to protect your health.
The patient to be treated with gastric balloon should be between the ages of 18-65.
Gastric balloon treatment is not applied to people who consume excessive alcohol and drug addicts. It is not applied to patients with incurable esophagus, stomach and intestinal disorders. It is not applied to patients who have weight loss surgery and have ulcers. Those with diseases such as reflux and gastritis are treated first and then a balloon can be inserted. It is not applied to people who are pregnant or suspected of pregnancy, and it is recommended to be applied to breastfeeding mothers after the breastfeeding period is over.
The inserted balloon is deflated by endoscopic method under light sedation and removed from the stomach by mouth.
It is applied to patients who have undergone surgery due to obesity, who have not been able to lose enough weight or have lost and recovered it. [Read more]
Gastric sleeve surgery, It is an operation that takes between 30 and 60 minutes, in which 75-80% of the stomach is removed and shaped into a tube. . [Read more]
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