Intragastric Balloon or Gastric Ballon
Gastric balloon is a non-surgical procedure in which a balloon is inserted in the stomach. The balloon is filled with sterile saline water which occupies 60% part of the stomach and gives you feeling of fullness after having a small amount of food.
Gastric balloon is a non-surgical procedure in which a balloon is inserted in the stomach. The balloon is filled with sterile saline water which occupies 60% part of the stomach and gives you feeling of fullness after having a small amount of food.
Advantages
Non-surgical day care procedure
Weight loss is more as compare to diet and exercise programme
Feeling of fullness most of the time
Cost effective
Non-surgical day care procedure
Weight loss is more as compare to diet and exercise programme
Feeling of fullness most of the time
Cost effective
Disadvantages
Nausea and vomiting at early stage
Temporary procedure (removal of balloon after one year)
Not effective for treatment of diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol level
Minimal weight loss as compare to sleeve, band or bypass surgery
Not good for patients with eating disorders
Nausea and vomiting at early stage
Temporary procedure (removal of balloon after one year)
Not effective for treatment of diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol level
Minimal weight loss as compare to sleeve, band or bypass surgery
Not good for patients with eating disorders
