Gastric Balloon
Looking at how to lose weight fast? Look no further than a gastric balloon.
A What?
A gastric balloon is actually a simple weight loss surgery device. It is fitted in your stomach and create a short-term solution to help you lose weight rapidly.
The balloon is an expandable, soft silicone balloon. The surgeon uses a camera to place in the stomach and once fitted it is filled with a saline solution.
Once you’re settled on your new diet plan to lose weight and committed to a change of lifestyle, the balloon can be very easily removed with minor discomfort involved.
Only a mild sedative is given to reduce the discomfort of having the gastric balloon fitted or removed. Usually it is suggested that the balloon be removed after about 6 – 9 months.
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The balloon solution offers a short, fast period for rapid weight loss. It’s a great idea for candidates who are thought too heavy for surgery and need to reduce their weight to safer levels before going under the knife.
How Does the Balloon Work?
The gastric balloon fills the majority of the stomach thereby reducing the stomach’s capacity. That means you will feel full quicker and for longer, avoiding overeating and allowing you to diet effectively without feeling hungry.
How is the Procedure Performed?
A gastroenterologist will perform the procedure along with an anaesthetist and team of nursing staff.
The balloon is inserted into the stomach via the mouth without the need for open surgery.
An endoscopic camera is inserted into the stomach and if everything is in order, the balloon is placed through the mouth, down the oesophagus and into the stomach.
Once the gastric balloon is in the stomach, it is filled with a saline solution. The tube is then removed. Placement takes no longer than 20 minutes and after that you are monitored by the nursing staff in the recovery ward.
This is simple a day procedure so that means you’re able to go home a few short hours after have the balloon inserted.
How Long is the Gastric Balloon Used For?
Balloons are usually used for 6-9 months. Generally longer periods aren’t recommended as the acidic content of the stomach tends to weaken the material of the balloon, causing it to deflate.
How Is the Balloon Removed?
The same way it is inserted. The endoscopic camera is again placed down your throat and into the stomach along with a catheter. The balloon is then punctured and left to deflate before being grasped to be removed.
How Much Weight Can You Lose?
This procedure is an aid to weight loss and as such must be used in conjunction with exercise and diet. So the amount of weight loss will depend on your commitment and lifestyle changes but it is possible to lose as much as 6kg in a month.
Medical Finance
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