A gastric balloon is an inflatable device that the surgeon places in the stomach to achieve weight loss. It is applied to obese patients to lose weight. It is placed endoscopically into the stomach by the surgeon. After the balloon is placed in the stomach, liquid or air is injected into it, so that the stomach volume narrows, and the patient begins to lose weight.
In this way, the person takes fewer calories and weight loss is seen. However, do not forget that the gastric balloon procedure is not enough to lose weight. In addition, you need to eat healthy. To determine whether this treatment method is suitable for you, a doctor must examine you in detail. In addition, your age, weight, and general health status are also important.
There are various balloons produced for the patient to lose weight rather than a technique.
In the 6-month gastric balloon treatment, a balloon is placed in the stomach that will stay for 6 months. The balloon, which is placed in the stomach with the endoscopic method, is inflated by injecting liquid or air into it. In this way, the person eats little and loses weight for six months.
A 12-month balloon is a longer-lasting lice treatment method. This balloon remains in the patient’s stomach for 12 months. It takes longer and the person loses weight within a year.
Swallowable balloon treatment is different from the six- or twelve-month method. There is no need for an endoscopic intervention in this procedure. The patient swallows a balloon, which is capsule-shaped. This capsule swells inside the patient and allows him to eat less, allowing him to lose weight.
Gastric balloon is known around the world and is a surgery that millions of people undergo every year. The price of this treatment varies from country to country, but gastric balloon treatment performed in Turkey is cheaper and of higher quality than in other countries. To find out the price of a gastric balloon in Turkey, which is one of the leading countries of health tourism, please contact us.
There are some points that the patient should pay attention to after gastric balloon application. After the procedure, you should talk to your doctor about what you should and should not do.
Stay away from recipes such as cures, diets, etc., which aim to lose weight instantly. After the surgery, you should follow the list prepared by your dietitian for you.
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