Gastric Baloon

An inflating balloon is inserted into the stomach during a nonsurgical gastric balloon operation to decrease stomach capacity and increase sensations of fullness.
Since the surgery is usually carried out endoscopically, no general anesthesia nor incisions are necessary. The balloon expands to take up space and produce a feeling of fullness once it is placed into the stomach and filled with gas or a saline solution. This encourages people to eat less calories and feel fuller after eating less, which helps them lose weight. Before being removed, gastric balloons are usually only in place for a short time—between six months and a year. To optimize weight reduction outcomes, patients are provided with instruction on good eating practices, portion management, and lifestyle modifications in the interim.
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Gastric Baloon

For those who are overweight or moderately obese who have found it difficult to reduce weight with diet and exercise alone, gastric balloons are frequently advised. They provide a less intrusive option to surgical weight loss techniques like sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, and they can be especially helpful for people who would rather not have surgery or are not suitable for it. Although they are not a long-term fix, gastric balloons can encourage the adoption of healthy behaviors and assist jumpstart weight loss attempts. Patients must continue to follow a healthy diet and exercise routine after the balloon is removed in order to sustain their weight reduction gains. Although gastric balloons are typically safe, during the first adjustment phase, they may produce pain, nausea, and vomiting, among other adverse effects.

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