Gastric Balloon

Gastric Balloon Treatment

Losing weight can be scary and difficult for some people. Therefore, the gastric balloon is a temporary solution that helps to lose weight without surgery for people who cannot lose weight with diet and exercise. A gastric balloon is a silicone balloon that is inflated to a volume of 400-700 cc with air or liquid after being placed in the stomach.

The gastric balloon helps to reduce portion sizes and frequency of eating. So you eat less, but stay full longer.

Who Can Have Gastric Balloon Procedure?
This procedure is suitable for patients aged 18-55 with a body mass index above 27 who cannot lose weight despite dieting.

Who Should Not Have Gastric Balloon Procedure?
Gastric Balloon Procedure is not suitable for patients who have a severe stomach ulcer, have had part or all their stomach removed, patients with significant gastric hernia.

Are There Any Harm And Side Effects Of Gastric Balloon?
Symptoms of nausea and vomiting may be observed in the first week after gastric balloon procedure. In addition, side effects that will affect your daily life and health adversely are unlikely. If the complaints of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting do not regress within a week, the balloon may rarely need to be removed. This condition is regarded as the stomach refusing the balloon.

Will There Be A Stitch Scar When You Get A Gastric Balloon?
The Gastric Balloon procedure is an endoscopically administered procedure and the balloon is inserted through the mouth and placed in the stomach, so stitches, wounds, etc. are not in question.

How long is the hospital stay after gastric balloon insertion? 
Gastric Balloon is inserted in a 15 minute procedure and can be discharged in 1-2 hours. There is no need for hospitalization and you can return to your daily routine on the same day. 

What is used to inflate the gastric balloon? 
The gastric balloon is inflated with a special blue liquid. The purpose of this liquid is to turn the urine blue-green to warn if the balloon is leaking. After that you have to follow a special diet for 10 days and then offer a healthy eating program. A gastric balloon will be administered to make this program easier to carry out.

How Long Does the Gastric Balloon Stay in the Stomach?
There are many types of gastric balloons. These are 3-month-old, 6-month-old and 1-year-old balloons and ingestible balloons. In this regard, we decide which type of balloon is suitable for you in terms of patient compliance and ensuring the necessary weight loss at the preliminary meeting.