Gastric Balloon
Overweight or obese people are more likely to develop a number of serious diseases and health problems than people who are at a healthy BMI- mental diseases, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), poor life quality, difficulty with daily activities are a few examples of these problems. As a result, managing weight issues is critical, and numerous operations are available to accomplish so, when natural methods keep failing. The gastric balloon is one of these.
What is Gastric Balloon?
A saline-filled balloon is inserted into the stomach as part of the gastric balloon weight loss treatment to significantly limit food intake and suppress hunger. One approach being used right now to combat obesity is known as the endoscopic intragastric balloon.
For this treatment, silicone balloons of different varieties are utilized, including single silicone balloons, silicone balloons joined in pairs, and single adjustable silicone balloons. Most of these balloons also include methylene blue dye, which colors urine green, in addition to the saline solution.
Patients with an obesity problem are given the choice to have gastric balloon surgery, particularly if they also have other health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure. People who have tried other weight-control programs but failed to see the required results may also want to take it into consideration. The patient would need to lose at least 10 kg of weight prior to the treatment and have a body mass index of at least 27.
Patients who undergo this operation report great patient satisfaction rates, with the majority losing an average of 30% of their body weight. The effects of this surgery can last permanently with a consistent diet and exercise routine. The balloon must be deflated and taken out of the patient's stomach after a maximum of six months.
How Does the Procedure Work?
In our clinics in Turkey, an anesthetic spray is used to first numb the throat before starting the treatment. The mouth is kept open throughout the process using a plastic guard. The endoscope is then placed and moved along until it reaches the stomach. At the tip of the device is a tiny camera that provides imagery so the doctor may look for obstructions or anomalies in the stomach as well as the route. A deflated balloon is then inserted into the stomach after the endoscope has been removed. After that, methylene blue dye and saline solution are used to fill the balloon. Once the balloon is full, a sealing valve is placed. The doctor will re-insert the endoscope if necessary to make sure the balloon is placed correctly. The endoscope is taken out at the end of the process.
The operation typically takes 30 minutes to complete and is done as an outpatient routine. Following the insertion of a gastric balloon, patients must rest for a few days, refrain from engaging in any strenuous physical activity, and adhere to a limited diet for three days.
The balloon will be taken out using a similar method a few months later. With the use of specialized tweezers, it is first deflated and then removed.
Gastric Balloon Prices in Turkey
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