Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon

The gastric balloon treatment is not a surgery. It is an endoscopic procedure in which the balloon is placed in the stomach for 6 months through the mouth. It occupies almost half volume in the stomach, so the person is always half full. This procedure generally takes 20-30 minutes, after which you will be monitored by a physician before returning home. The first week you will be on a liquid diet with instructions to drink plenty of fluids. After the first week, you can begin a solid diet with recommendations from our team.

Click here to view image—Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon

The stomach is stapled along the length and the excess or remnant part of the stomach is removed. This step's usual operating time is 1hr.

THE BIB ADVANTAGE The BIB program has several advantages over other weight loss plans. With the Gastric Balloon you can.

• Have a feeling of satiety with smaller meals.
• Lose more weight than with other diet programs.
• Have the benefits of a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach.

Eligible Candidates

• Overweight (10-15 kilos above ideal weight)
• Ready to comply with a medically supervised program.

WHAT RESULTS CAN YOU EXPECT

Our patients usually lose 15-25 kgs weight in 6 months. The weight loss will depend on long-term lifestyle changes related to eating and exercise. The following tables shows results achieved in published clinical studies using the BIB program

Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon at Nova Specialty Surgery

Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon is performed by expert surgeons at the following Nova Specialty Surgery Centers. Click on the location to make an appointment.

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