Being psychologically healthy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow 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