How is Gastric Balloon Performed?

Obesity is a medical condition, and it is generally caused by overeating. The number of obese people is increasing day by day. A gastric balloon is one of the most known methods against obesity. If you consider having a gastric balloon, you may wonder about the process of the gastric balloon. A gastric balloon is also known as an intragastric balloon, is a non-surgical weight loss treatment. A gastric balloon is about inserting a soft balloon into your stomach, which makes you feel full after small amounts of food temporarily.

The Gastric Balloon Procedure

 

The gastric balloon is a temporary weight-loss procedure that is about placing a soft silicone balloon in your stomach. It helps you to lose weight by limiting how much you can eat. If you are over-weight and if diet and exercise do not work for you, the gastric balloon operation may be an option for you. Gastric balloon operation helps you to be prepared for weight-loss surgery or another operation. The procedure of gastric balloon generally takes 20 minutes to an hour. This procedure helps you to achieve long-term weight loss, and it is a safe and effective treatment.

 

Gastric Balloon Before and After

 

If you have lower body mass indexes, a gastric balloon is an easy process for you because it does not require surgery. Even if gastric balloons are temporary, you can lose between 20 and 50 pounds over almost six months. In order for the operation to be successful, you have to change your lifestyle, education, and eating style. You will not lose much weight with a gastric balloon operation as you want, but it will motivate you more. If you need a more serious and permanent solution for your problem, you can look at alternatives such as gastric banding, shortening your digestive tract, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass.