INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON PLACEMENT
Intra Gastric Balloon Placement:
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Intragastric balloon placement is a weight-loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel fuller faster.The intragastric balloon procedure may be an option if you have concerns about your weight, and diet and exercise haven’t worked for you.
Why it's done
Heart disease or stroke High blood pressure
Obstructive sleep apnea
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Type 2 diabetes
Intragastric balloon placement and other weight-loss procedures or surgeries are typically done only after you’ve tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
Who it’s for An intragastric balloon may be an option for you if:
Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 40
You’re willing to commit to healthy lifestyle changes, get regular medical follow-up and participate in behavioural therapy.
You have not had any previous stomach or oesophagal surgery
What you can expect
During the procedure, the intragastric balloon procedure is done in the endoscopy unit. You’ll be sedated for the procedure. During the procedure, the doctor advances a thin tube (catheter) loaded with the intragastric balloon down your throat into your stomach. Next, the doctor advances an endoscope — a flexible tube with a camera attached — down your throat into your stomach. The camera allows your doctor to see the balloon as he fills it with saline. The procedure takes about a half-hour.