What Is A Gastric Balloon?
Gastric balloon treatment is one of the most preferred to prevent obesity today among other treatments such as Gastric Sleeve and Liposuction. Gastric Balloon is a silo balloon placed in the stomach and inflated with air or liquid in the stomach. It is a method used by physicians in the treatment of obesity, which is applied to the stomach with general anesthesia and endoscopy. Four types of Gastric Balloon treatment are frequently used today. Types of gastric balloons are as follows;
- Elliptical swallow-able gastric balloon
- 6 month-old-gastric balloon
- 12-month-old gastric balloon
- Adjustable gastric balloon
For gastric balloon treatment, the patient must be older than 18 years and younger than 70 years old. This application takes about 20-30 minutes. With gastric balloon treatment, patients can experience an average of 10 to 25 kilograms of weight loss between 6 months and 1 year. This weight loss situation may vary depending on the person’s eating habits and lifestyle.
How Many Months Does the Gastric Balloon Remain In The Stomach?
Gastric balloon treatment is a silicone balloon placed in the stomach and is one of the treatments that fight obesity, which is applied by filling the balloon with air or liquid. There are four types. These types are elliptical swallowable gastric balloons, 6-month gastric balloons, 12- month gastric balloons, and adjustable gastric balloons. The residence time of the gastric balloon in the stomach varies according to the type used. Gastric balloon types vary according to the amount of weight that needs to be lost. The most preferred types of gastric balloons are
balloons that can stay for 6 months and 12 months. Depending on these types of applications, the duration of stay in the stomach may also vary. However, in general, a 12-month gastric balloon application can be inflated in 3 months, while 6-month balloons are not suitable for re- inflation.
What are the Advantages Of Gastric Balloon?
Patients who cannot lose weight with diet and exercise prefer gastric balloon application. In addition to the advantage of losing weight, gastric balloon application also has many advantages. The advantages of the gastric balloon are as follows;
- Does not require surgical procedure.
- The application is made during the day and the patient is discharged home after the necessary examinations are made during the day.
- With the adaptation to diet and healthy nutrition programs, the process of losing weight with the gastric balloon can become continuous.
- With this application, long-term weight loss is achieved, while at the same time, with this treatment method, obese patients are supported to improve health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.
- The person’s self-esteem and self-confidence increase.
How to Remove Gastric Balloon?
The gastric balloon is a medical application that helps to lose weight defined as a temporary method. It will be correct for the gastric balloon to remain in the stomach for 6 to 12 months. At the end of 6 months and 12 months, the gastric balloon should be removed from the stomach. The process of removing the gastric balloon from the stomach proceeds as follows;
- Anesthesia is given to the patient and the balloon is deflated by endoscopy.
- The deflated balloon is removed orally.
- After the procedure, the patient is discharged after being kept under observation for 1-2 hours.
The period after the removal of the gastric balloon can be called the “weight maintenance” period. After the balloon, which reduces the stomach volume, is removed, there is a decrease in the feeling of satiety. If you do not pay attention to your diet and daily sports routine after the balloon is removed, it is possible to regain the lost weight.
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F.A.Q.
How long can the balloon stay in my stomach?
Depending on the types of gastric balloons, the duration of their stay in the stomach may vary. While silicone adjustable balloons can stay in the stomach for 12 months, it is appropriate for gas-filled gastric balloons to stay in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months.
How much weight can I lose with a gastric balloon?
After the gastric balloon is inserted, the patient is expected to gain regular eating habits. Since the stomach is full, it is very easy for patients who constantly feel full to diet. At this point, the weight that can be lost with the gastric balloon depends on the order of the patient’s eating habits. Patients who adhere to a regular nutrition program are expected to lose 20-25 kilos with the help of a gastric balloon. In addition, in extreme cases, it is possible to lose up to 30 kilos by increasing the residence time of the balloon in the stomach of the patient.
How is the gastric balloon inserted?
The patient is expected to come to the hospital for the gastric balloon application after 12 hours of fasting, and it takes approximately 15-20 minutes for the gastric balloon to be placed in the stomach. The gastric balloon is inserted by placing the balloon in the stomach with the endoscopy method after the patient is sedated and put into light sleep. With the help of a catheter, the balloon placed in the stomach is filled with liquid or air, and the balloon inflates the stomach and takes up space.
When does weight loss stop with gastric balloon?
After the gastric balloon is inserted, the feeling of hunger decreases as a significant part of the stomach will be filled. Almost two-fifths of normally consumed foods can be consumed, so calorie intake will decrease at effective rates. The weight loss process starts right after the gastric balloon is inserted, but the important thing is to change eating habits and pay attention to a healthy diet in this process. The weight loss process of patients who make a habit of healthy and regular nutrition will continue after the gastric balloon may be removed. In addition, eating habits are very important so that the lost weight is not regained after the gastric balloon is removed. Unless attention is paid to a healthy diet, it may not be possible to experience the targeted weight loss while the gastric balloon is inserted.
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