A gastric balloon, also known as an intragastric balloon, is a short-term non-surgical weight loss option for those who do not want to have any other type of bariatric surgery or at risk for general anesthesia.
Gastric balloon is a safer and faster procedure for losing as well as controlling weight. The intragastric balloon (IGB) is typically suitable for those obese individual who are 40% over-weight and have a BMI of 35 or more.
IGB is ideal for those who are prepared to make long term changes to diet and lifestyle. In this procedure a saline filled silicon balloon is inserted into the stomach with the help of endoscope. For placing the gastric balloon, Bariatric surgeon inserts the deflated gastric balloon through mouth and esophagus into the stomach, using an endoscope having a thin, flexible tube that has a light and a camera on one end
The balloon is then immediately filled with sterile saline through a small filling tube i.e. catheter that is attached to the balloon. Depending upon the type of gastric balloon, it is kept in situ for a period of 6 to 12 months. On the completion of the period, the gastric balloon is deflated by removing the saline and removed endoscopically in the same way as it was inserted.
Now-a-days, gastric balloon in the form of a simple capsule, known as gastric balloon pill capsule is also used which is swallowed by the patient and is inflated when it reaches the top of patient’s stomach. The gastric balloon pill capsule is inflated using gas through a thin tube attached to the balloon. The insertion procedure of gastric balloon pill capsule does not require sedation and is also removed after six months.
Gastric Balloon, the most popular weight loss procedure is painless as it does not require any incision, anesthesia and takes only 15- 20 minutes for completion.
The inserted gastric balloon occupies most of the space in the stomach and leaves little space for food and beverages and hence gives a feeling of fullness quicker after smaller meals.
As following gastric balloon surgery, you eat a smaller amount of food, you lose weight. It is estimated that you can lose about 20 to 30% of your excess weight following Gastric Ballooning. Once your gastric balloon is inserted you will be required to adhere to gastric balloon diet and modified lifestyle both.
You will also need to need to follow a healthy eating plan and undertake any exercises recommended by your surgeon during as well as after removal of the gastric balloon. This will help you ensure and achieve the best and appropriate weight loss.
The cost of a gastric balloon in India depends upon:
However, when compared to the cost of a similar procedure in Western or developed countries, the cost of a gastric balloon in India is extremely low and quite affordable.
The success of weight loss procedure like a gastric balloon in India can be gauged from the reduction in weight and improvement in obesity-associated diseases like Type II Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, High blood pressure, Heart disease and stroke.
A vast majority of patients after a gastric balloon in India are reported to have achieved desired weight loss and improvement in other health-related diseases that clearly indicates higher success rates than other weight loss procedures. Due to high success rates, Gastric Balloon – is the most popular weight loss procedure in India.
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