I had a gastric balloon operation by Dr. Eren. I lost 90 kilos to...
Read moreBy Bahar Ozbal • Medical review by Ali Durmus, MD on February 09, 2022

What is Gastric Balloon ?
What is a Gastric Balloon?
The intragastric balloon, also known as gastric balloon surgery, is a non-surgical procedure that restricts the space inside the stomach using a saline-filled balloon. The procedure is performed as a weight-loss treatment for the individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of between 27 and 40.
As the balloon takes up space inside your stomach, you may feel full even with a small amount of food. You may name the gastric balloon procedure as a training program. Till the day the balloon is removed or deflated, you will learn to eat less than usual.
Gastric balloon surgery is a reversible and temporary procedure. After six months to a year the balloon will be removed or deflated. To maintain the results you will need to pay attention to your diet and as a daily routine you will have to start on an exercise program.
How Much is a Gastric Balloon in Turkey?
What are the types of Gastric Balloons?
All Obalon balloons will be removed six months after the first balloon is placed. All three balloons are removed by an endoscopic procedure, under light, conscious sedation which takes approximately 15 minutes. Obalon Gastric balloon results shows that the individual may lost on average 15 pounds to 50 pounds when they stick in to a diet and exercise program.
The first part of the program which lasts six months, starts with the balloon placement. The individual will be under sedation during the procedure. It takes approximately 20 minutes for the doctor to push the deflated balloon down through the throat to stomach and to inflate the balloon with saline solution.
Approximately 10 minutes after, your doctor will monitor whether the capsule introduced into the stomach and by the help of the thin tube your doctor will inflate the balloon with sterile saline (saltwater).
Who is a Suitable Candidate for Gastric Balloon?
What to Expect After Gastric Balloon?
Is Gastric Balloon Safer Than Gastric Sleeve?
Gastric sleeve is a surgical procedure. So as as with any surgery, complications are a possibility. Gastric Balloon procedure is safer with minimal complications. But if the balloon is left in the stomach for more than six months then serious complications may occur.
How much weight can you lose with a Gastric Balloon?
What can I eat with a Gastric Balloon?
Are there any risks or side effects of Gastric Balloon?
These Gastric balloon side effects and complications are the natural reactions that the body gives to the "foreign object" in the stomach. After 3-4 days as the body becomes accustomed to the balloon’s presence the individual will feel back to normal soon after.
Can a Gastric Balloon Burst?
How painful is a Gastric Balloon?
And finally, the deflated gastric balloon is taken out of the stomach through the mouth. This procedure takes less than 30 minutes.
The Advantages of Gastric Balloon in Turkey?
The Advantages of Gastric Balloon in Istanbul?
Istanbul offers confidence. Istanbul is an impressive destination with natural beauties, historical past and culture. You may enjoy your time before and after your gastric balloon procedures.
Written on 23/08/2019
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Last Update: 27/06/2022
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