A balloon weight loss surgery is a new way to lose weight that works by enlarging your stomach. It is an inflatable medical device that is placed inside the stomach to help you lose weight after diet and exercise have failed. This procedure is not for everyone and is not recommended for people who do not want to undergo surgery.

Obalon

The Obalon balloon weight loss system is an alternative to surgery. It uses a balloon system that is inserted into the stomach or intestines. It is a painless procedure that takes less than 10 minutes per balloon and does not require sedation. It works by inflating the balloon with gas through a small tube inserted into the capsule. After the balloon is inflated, a physician will remove the balloon. Typically, patients will need to have two follow-up appointments in about a month.

The first step in the Obalon process is finding a physician who is trained to administer the procedure. During this initial visit, the physician will review your medical history, perform some initial tests, and design a custom treatment plan for you. This initial appointment will also include meetings with a nutritionist and dietitian. Once the physician has approved your treatment plan, you’ll be scheduled for an injection. Your physician will hold a catheter to administer the solution to your body.

Orbera

The ORBERA balloon weight loss system works by inserting a balloon into the stomach. The balloon takes up the space that is usually empty in the stomach and slows down the passage of food and liquids. This allows patients to feel full and trains them to eat smaller meals. The procedure requires no hospitalization and typically takes twenty to thirty minutes.

The balloon is removed after six months and you can resume your normal diet and exercise routine. Although the procedure does not eliminate food cravings, it can help you lose weight faster and easier than diet alone. It has helped hundreds of thousands of patients lose weight.

Recovery period

Following the procedure, a patient may have some discomfort, nausea, and difficulty eating for two weeks. After this period, the patient will begin a soft food diet and will gradually increase their caloric intake. They should also start a regular exercise program. Patients can also expect to see improvements in certain health conditions related to excess weight, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. They may also experience improvement in fatty liver and dyslipidemia, which is when the blood contains abnormal lipids.

Following the procedure, a patient should drink plenty of water, and stay on a liquid diet for the first few days. In the second and third days, patients can begin to eat regular foods. However, they should eat slowly and chew their food thoroughly. In addition, they should also drink water after each meal. A patient may also need to take anti-nausea and acid-reflux medicines, which may be given by the surgeon.

Risks

There are several risks associated with balloon weight loss procedures. These include complications such as bowel obstruction and over-inflation of the balloon. These complications may be fatal. To minimize your risks, follow these instructions carefully: eat four to five small meals a day, chew your food thoroughly, and drink plenty of water. If you experience bowel obstruction, you should contact your doctor.

Gastric perforation is one of the most severe complications associated with balloon weight loss procedures. This can happen as early as eight days after the procedure, or even weeks or months later. The condition may be fatal, or it may cause ulcers and bleeding.

Safety

One study found a high rate of balloon deflation within the first 2 weeks of treatment. This may be related to patient noncompliance, as some participants ate foods that were not approved for consumption after balloon implantation. The balloon deflation mechanism is currently under review. There are other potential complications, such as the need for hospitalization.

The safety of balloon weight loss is unknown in patients with cirrhosis or who are on the waiting list for a liver transplant. However, it has been reported that most patients achieve weight loss after balloon removal.