What is Gastric Ballon?

Gastric Ballon The balloon is filled with saline until it is about the size of a grapefruit. The procedure normally takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You usually go home the same day. After six months, the balloon is emptied and removed.

Gastric Ballon We use the Managed Weight Loss System. You are sedated, and doctors guide a thin, soft balloon down your throat and into your stomach.

How does a gastric balloon work?

Gastric Ballon The balloon fills space in your stomach. It usually fills less than half. This slows the passage of food and liquids. It also helps you feel full, training you and your body to be satisfied with smaller meals.

While the balloon is in place: You will work closely with a dietitian and other members of your care team on a diet and exercise plan. A food diary will be important to track your progress.

Is a gastric balloon right for me?

Gastric balloon, while an uncommon option for weight loss, can be effective for certain people. You may be a candidate if:

• You are obese but your BMI (body mass index) is below 35, the standard to be considered for bariatric surgery. See our BMI calculator.
• You have tried other nonsurgical weight-loss treatments, such as medication, without success.
• Medical reasons such as an organ transplant make surgery risky.
• You want to lose weight but not with the long-term effects of surgery.

You are not a candidate if:

• You are pregnant, breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant within six months.

It’s possible you’re not a candidate if:

• You have stomach irritation or ulcers.

Balloon Weight Loss Program

The gastric balloon procedure is a new weight loss system that aims to reduce the amount eaten at a meal and increase the feeling of being fuller longer after eating only small meals. Also known as the intragastric balloon, this type of weight loss treatment can help you lose weight without invasive surgery. 

During the procedure, a soft but durable balloon is inserted into your stomach through your mouth with the aid of an endoscope. The balloon is then filled with saline solution to occupy space in your stomach, leaving less room for large amounts of food and drink.

Patients will receive coaching from our multidisciplinary team of experts, including a gastroenterologist, nutritionist and medical weight loss physician. These experts will also continue to work with a patient after a balloon is removed at six months, for a total of 12 months.The gastric balloon is designed to be a weight loss tool that helps jump start the weight loss journey, with the balloon removal occurring after six months. It is sometimes used to help you lose enough weight prior to undergoing surgery, such as orthopaedic or bariatric surgery.

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