{"id":2373,"date":"2019-07-07T22:44:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T18:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/?post_type=service&p=2373"},"modified":"2023-11-24T13:17:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:17:13","slug":"endoscopic-gastric-balloon","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/service\/weight-loss-bariatric-dubai\/endoscopic-gastric-balloon\/","title":{"rendered":"ENDOSCOPIC GASTRIC BALLOON"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Is an Endoscopic Gastric Balloon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The endoscopic gastric balloon is a recent non-surgical procedure designed to treat morbid obesity by limiting how much you can eat and increasing the feeling of satiety, through a saline-filled silicone-balloon placed in your stomach. This procedure is recommended if you are overweight and other methods -like diet and exercise- haven\u2019t worked on you.<\/p>\n

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King’s offers the Endoscopic Gastric Balloon procedure as part of our Weight Loss & Bariatric Programme<\/a>, our preferred Balloon is the FDA approved Orbera\u00ae Gastric Balloon weight loss system.<\/p>\n

Orbera\u00ae Gastric Balloon<\/h3>\n

Orbera\u00ae Gastric balloon, also known as Orbera\u00ae intragastric balloon, is an FDA approved non-surgical intragastric balloon weight loss procedure that uses an inflatable device (balloon) to occupy space in the stomach in order to reduce the stomach’s food carrying capacity. It also makes the individual feel full faster and for longer therefore allowing him\/her to eat fewer servings of food.<\/p>\n

Orbera\u00ae is the world\u2019s number 1 intragastric balloon weight loss program that\u2019s proven to help patients experience 3.1x more weight loss than diet & exercise alone. The gastric balloon, which is inserted orally like a pill before it\u2019s inflated after reaching the stomach, does not require any form of surgery, incisions, sutures or scars.<\/p>\n

Who is An Ideal Candidate for Orbera\u00ae Gastric Balloon?<\/h3>\n

For one to be considered for the gastric balloon procedure, the individual must fit certain criteria. These include:<\/p>\n

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  • Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of between 30-40 or higher<\/li>\n
  • Not having a prior gastrointestinal surgery<\/li>\n
  • Being 18 years old and above<\/li>\n
  • Be willing to be part and commit to this supervised medical program<\/li>\n
  • Having realistic expectations<\/li>\n
  • Being too overweight to undergo a weight loss surgical procedure<\/li>\n
  • Not having any inflammatory gastrointestinal tract disease<\/li>\n
  • Not being pregnant or breastfeeding<\/li>\n
  • Being psychologically healthy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How Much Weight Can You Lose with the Orbera\u00ae Gastric Balloon?<\/h3>\n

    Although one should expect to lose a certain amount of weight with the intragastric balloon, the actual amount of weight lost is dependent on the eating habits and lifestyle of the patient. Studies have shown that one can loose between 15% and 50% of their body weight following the gastric balloon placement, with the most weight loss happening in the first four months of the treatment.<\/p>\n

    How Should You Prepare for the Procedure?<\/h3>\n

    Before going for the balloon placement, the patient has a detailed consultation with the specialist where they will discuss his\/her long-term weight loss goals, lifestyle and fitness. A clinical dietician will also be involved in the process to give the patient guidance on their diet and nutrition. Prior to the procedure, the patient should go nil-by-mouth for at least 12 hours, whereby he\/she should bot consume any food or liquids.<\/p>\n

    What Happens During the Orbera\u00ae Intragastric Balloon Procedure?<\/h3>\n

    If the patient fits the required criteria for having a gastric balloon procedure, he\/she undergoes a diagnostic endoscopy to make sure the internal organs are healthy and in good shape, which is key for a safe procedure as well as for averting possible complications at a later day.<\/p>\n

    During the placement of the balloon, the patient is mildly sedated, and the doctor uses an endoscope to insert the deflated balloon through the mouth into the stomach. The balloon is then filled with sterile saline water using a syringe to expand to about the size of a grapefruit and stays there for 6 months.<\/p>\n

    During these initial 6 months the Orbera\u00ae balloon is inside the stomach, the patient retrains his\/her brain to reduce the amount of food consumed and to recognize when the stomach is full. Additionally, the patient is in constant communication with the doctor, dietitians and any other expert involved in the weight loss program so as to maximize the benefits of the Orbera\u00ae weight loss balloon.<\/p>\n

    After these 6 months, the gastric balloon is removed and for the remaining 6 months of the weight loss program, the patient continues working closely with his\/her specialists to follow a personalized diet and exercise program.<\/p>\n

    What Are the Post-placement Side Effects of Gastric Balloon?<\/h3>\n

    Some of the side effects one should expect after the gastric balloon has been placed include:<\/p>\n

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    • Nausea<\/li>\n
    • Vomiting<\/li>\n
    • Acid reflux<\/li>\n
    • Abdominal cramps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Some of the rare side effects may include:<\/p>\n

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      • Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus)<\/li>\n
      • Development of gastric ulcers<\/li>\n
      • Bowel obstruction in very rare cases where the balloon slips into the lower intestines and deflates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What are the Benefits of Orbera\u00ae Gastric Balloon?<\/h3>\n

        If the doctor\u2019s and dietician\u2019s recommendations are strictly followed, the patient will be able to achieve long-term weight loss, which can be managed by lifestyle changes. Other benefits of the Orbera\u00ae gastric balloon include:<\/p>\n

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        • It\u2019s FDA approved help patients lose 48% of their weight more than other FDA-approved gastric balloons<\/li>\n
        • The Orbera\u00ae balloon can help patients lose up to 3.1x the weight of diet and exercise alone<\/li>\n
        • It\u2019s a non-surgical procedure<\/li>\n
        • It does not involve any incisions and scarring<\/li>\n
        • It is performed on an outpatient basis<\/li>\n
        • The balloon is easy to insert and remove<\/li>\n
        • The procedure is reversible<\/li>\n
        • An improvement in obesity-related health conditions is achieved. These include hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea<\/li>\n
        • Higher self esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Should you have any further inquiries or require additional information, please feel free to reach out to our team at 0566855872<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":2247,"menu_order":829,"template":"","service-category":[],"class_list":["post-2373","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/2373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/2247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service-category?post=2373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}