Intragastric Balloon

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Intragastric Balloon Procedure
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what is intragastric balloon Procedure
Intragastric balloon is a weight-loss procedure
to treat obesity. It can be successful in
patients who have been not been able to lose
weight through traditional methods such as
dieting or exercise. During the procedure, the
balloon is implanted into the stomach through
your mouth using an endoscope. The balloon is
filled with saline to fill space in the stomach,
giving you the feeling of fullness with less
food. The implant is temporary and does not alter
your anatomy.
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Why it's done

• The placement of an intragastric balloon helps
  you lose weight. Weight loss can lower your risk
  of potentially serious weight-related health
  problems, such as
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heart disease or stroke
• High blood pressure
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or
  nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
• Type 2 diabetes

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How it is done
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Who its for

• Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 40.
• Youre willing to commit to healthy lifestyle
  changes and regular medical follow-up, as well as
  to participate in behavioral therapy.
• You have not had any previous stomach or
  esophageal surgery.

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Results
An intragastric balloon can make you feel more
full faster than you normally would when eating,
which often means you'll eat less. One reason why
may be that the intragastric balloon slows down
the time it takes to empty the stomach. Another
reason may be that the balloon seems to change
levels of hormones that control appetite. The
amount of weight you lose also depends on how
much you can change your lifestyle habits
including diet and exercise
Loss of about 10 to 15 percent of body weight is
typical during the six months following
intragastric balloon placement. In a randomized
clinical trial with 255 adults with a BMI between
30 and 40, people who had the intragastric
balloon procedure along with behavioral therapy
lost 29 percent of their excess weight, compared
to 14 percent in a group that received behavioral
therapy alone.
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