Bariatric Surgery
Swallowable Gastric Balloon
Ingestible gastric balloon, Oral gastric balloon, Swallowable stomach balloon, Non-surgical gastric balloon, Intragastric balloon
Takes Up the Space and Reduces the Volume
A swallowable gastric balloon is a treatment for overweight people, without a surgical procedure. Being overweight is one of the biggest barriers to a healthy life. One of the reasons that makes it difficult to lose weight is because of our meal portions and not being active enough to get rid of it.
As a result of the swallowable gastric balloon taking up space in the stomach, the portions are reduced to the ideal size, and the weight that turns into an obstacle begins to disappear in a healthy way. It is the meaning of feeling full faster. Small portions will become enough to be full, as the space of the stomach is reduced with the swallowable gastric balloon. Since the gastric emptying takes a long amount of time, the time to stay full also increases.
To sum up, it gives a longer feeling of satiety (fullness) with less portions. Painless and healthier weight loss is achieved with swallowable gastric balloons applied under the supervision of a specialist physician at CLINICTON.
The swallowable gastric balloon stays in the stomach for a period of 4 months. Air gets taken out of the balloon, before the balloon gets taken out from a patient. During this period of time, you can lose about 10-15% of your weight. According to studies, most of the weight lost in the stomach balloon method is in the first 4 months.
After 4 months, the valve at the mouth of the balloon opens by itself and the balloon slowly empties. It takes 7-10 days for the balloon to completely empty.
Advantages of Gastric Balloon
- Placed by swallowing with water.
- Does not require surgical methods.
- Gets completed within 15 minutes.
- Less or minimum side effects.
- Thin structure and smooth surface.
- Moves easily in the stomach.
- No complaints have ever been received about the inflation and taking it out procedure, because it is not being operated by surgically.
- Your body gets rid of it naturally through the intestinal system.
- The balloon empties after 16 weeks and is expelled from the body through the toilet.
What Are the Steps of Swallowable Gastri̇c Balloon Procedure?
STEP 1: Swallow with water
The balloon compressed (sıkıştırılmış) into the capsule is swallowed with the help of water. The capsule is large enough to be swallowed.
STEP 2: Filled in stomach with water
After checking the location of the balloon with x-ray, the balloon is inflated with water through a thin flexible tube.
STEP 3: Passes out Naturally
At the end of 16 weeks, the lid (kapak) in the balloon opens and the balloon deflates. It passes out naturally through the intestines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Swallowable Gastric Balloon Has Risks?
The risk of complications during insertion of an ellipse (swallowable) gastric balloon is very low.
Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain are possible side effects in the early period (first 3-4 days) after balloon insertion and are rare.
How much will I lose?
The Swallowable Gastric Balloon is suitable for people who are overweight or obese. If you have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or more, you may be eligible for the procedure. The Eclipse Swallowable Gastric Balloon is a safe and effective way to help you lose weight and improve your overall health.
Things to consider?
- The Eclipse Swallowable Gastric Balloon is not suitable for everyone.
- You will need to have a BMI of 30 or more to be eligible for the procedure.
- The Eclipse Swallowable Gastric Balloon is a temporary weight loss solution. The balloon will need to be removed after six months.
- There is a small risk of complications with the Eclipse Swallowable Gastric Balloon. These include infection, bleeding, and stomach perforation.
Good news….
After the surgery, you can turn back to your daily life the next day.
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