The balloon system is designed to assist in losing and maintaining weight.
Your bariatric surgeon will insert the balloon into your stomach by a nonsurgical procedure. Once placed, the balloon is filled with saline until roughly the size of a melon.
The balloon helps you lose weight by reinforcing portion control and keeping you feeling full after meals. After six months, the balloon is removed.
The intragastric balloon is a non-invasive weight loss procedure. Patients are placed under general aesthesia before the balloon insertion and the procedure typically takes only 30 minutes.Typically, patients go home the same day.
Other benefits of gastric balloon include:
During the first few weeks following your balloon insertion you may experience gastric balloon side effects such as:
Gastric balloon complications are rare, but include:
After six months, your balloon will be deflated and removed. This process does not require surgery or incisions. You’ll receive counseling for several months following the removal of your gastric balloon to help support you in your weight loss journey.