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Intragastric balloon placement is a weight loss procedure that involves placing a silicone balloon filled with serum into your stomach. This method helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel full faster. Placing an intragastric balloon is a temporary procedure that does not require surgery.
The intragastric balloon procedure may be an option if you are concerned about your weight and diet and exercise have not worked for you.
Like other weight loss procedures, the intragastric balloon requires a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. You must make permanent, healthy changes to your diet and exercise regularly to ensure the long-term success of the procedure.
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Why is it performed?
Gastric balloon placement helps you lose weight. Weight loss can reduce your risk of potentially serious weight-related health problems, such as:
Certain types of cancer, including breast, endometrial, and prostate cancer.
Heart disease and stroke.
High blood pressure.
High cholesterol levels.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Sleep apnea.
Type 2 diabetes.
Gastric balloon placement and other weight-loss procedures or surgeries are usually performed after trying to lose weight by improving diet and exercise habits.
The Intragastric Balloon changed my lifestyle. I have better eating habits and physical condition and more energy for daily activities.
"The Intragastric Balloon has completely changed the scope of obesity treatments."
Patients see results with the Intragastric Balloon from the first moment and psychologically it helps motivate them to continue with the treatment.
I have learned to eat everything and know when I am full... a sensation that I did not know before I put the balloon in my mouth.
Who is it for?
An intragastric balloon may be an option for you if:
Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 40.
You are willing to commit to healthy lifestyle changes, have regular medical follow-up, and participate in behavioral therapy.
You have not had any previous stomach or esophageal surgery.
Intragastric balloons are not the right choice for everyone who is overweight. An evaluation process will help your doctor determine if the procedure could be beneficial for you.
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Risks
Pain and nausea affect about one-third of people soon after the intragastric balloon is inserted. However, these symptoms usually only last a few days after the balloon is placed.
How to Prepare
If you are having an intragastric balloon placed in your stomach, your medical team will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for the procedure. You may need to have several lab tests and exams done before your procedure.
You may need to restrict what you eat and drink, as well as the medications you take, in the time leading up to the procedure. You may also be required to start a physical activity program.
What to Expect
During the Procedure
The intragastric balloon procedure is performed in the endoscopy unit as an outpatient procedure. You will be sedated for the procedure.
During the procedure, a thin tube called a catheter is passed down your throat and into your stomach. The intragastric balloon is inside the catheter. The doctor then advances an endoscope, a flexible tube with a camera attached, down your throat and into your stomach. The camera allows your doctor to watch as he or she fills the balloon with saline.
The procedure takes about half an hour. You can usually go home 1 to 2 hours after the procedure is over.
After the procedure
You can drink small amounts of clear liquids about six hours after the procedure. The liquid diet usually continues until the beginning of the second week, when you can begin eating soft foods. You will probably be able to start eating regular foods about three weeks after the intragastric balloon is inserted.
You will also meet frequently with members of your medical team, such as your nutritionist and psychologist, after your procedure.
Outcomes
An intragastric balloon can make you feel full faster than usual when eating, which often means you will eat less. One reason might be that the intragastric balloon slows down the time it takes for your stomach to empty. Another reason might be that the balloon seems to change the levels of hormones that control appetite.
The amount of weight you lose also depends on how much you can change your lifestyle habits, including diet and exercise.
According to a summary of currently available treatments, loss of about 12% to 40% of body weight is typical during the six months afterward.