Procedures

Intragastric Balloon

Preparation: Patients typically receive a mild sedative or anesthesia to ensure comfort during the procedure.
Insertion: A flexible endoscope (a thin, tube-like instrument with a camera) is utilized to guide the deflated balloon into the stomach.
Inflation: Once the balloon is correctly positioned, it is filled with saline solution to the desired volume.
Monitoring: The procedure generally lasts about 10 minutes, after which the patient is monitored for 40 minutes before discharge.
Timeframe: The balloon can be left in place for one year, after which it is removed endoscopically.

Non-Surgical Option: As a non-invasive procedure, the intragastric balloon does not involve any surgical scars.
Quick Recovery: Most patients experience minimal downtime and can return to their normal activities the same day.
Effective Weight Loss: Patients can expect to lose an average of 44-66 pounds during the treatment period.
Individual Commitment: The balloon remains in place for the time the patient wants for a maxiumum time of one year.
Behavior Modification: The intragastric balloon encourages dietary changes and helps patients develop healthier eating habits.

Nausea and Vomiting: Up to 20% of patients experience some nausea or vomiting that last just 3 days after insertion.
Abdominal Pain: Some patients may experience discomfort or pain in the abdomen, just in the first 3 days.

Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (considered obese), or a BMI of 27 or higher.
Have not achieved sustainable weight loss through diet and exercise alone.
Are committed to making dietary and lifestyle changes post-procedure.
Have not undergone prior bariatric surgeries.

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