What is a Gastric Balloon?
October 25, 2021 / By Nihat.Gulaydin-2021 / Posted in Gastric Balloon
Intragastric balloon is a soft silicone ball that is placed in the stomach endoscopically, partially filling the stomach and creating a feeling of fullness and fullness that facilitates compliance with the nutritional diet. The biggest advantage of using a gastric balloon is that it limits the amount of food we eat and prevents overeating.
The procedure is performed under anesthesia, and first the stomach is examined with an enoscope. If there is no pathology in the stomach that prevents the insertion of a balloon, a gastric balloon is inserted. The 6-month-old or preferably 1-year-old balloon is sent orally into the stomach and inflated with 400-600 cc of serum colored with methylene blue. After the balloon gains its volume, it is separated from the tube in which it was sent and the two tubes are removed back from the stomach tube.
The advantage of 12-month balloons is that they can remain in place for a long time and are adjustable. This means that the balloon can be inflated or deflated a little more under anesthesia if desired.
What are the advantages?
If the person suffering from obesity cannot get rid of the feelings of hunger or dissatisfaction and cannot continue the diet program regularly, then the person can be helped by the gastric balloon method.
Gastrointestinal system integrity is preserved
What are the disadvantages?
It may be accompanied by nausea, back pain, vomiting, stomach upset, and bloating/cramping sensations. These side effects may last 3-7 days. For this purpose, medication support is provided to patients.
Rarely, the gastric balloon may burst. This can be understood by the urine color being blue.
Who Can Perform Gastric Balloon Surgery?
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Gastric balloon is applied to people who are overweight and have borderline obesity problems with a BMI <35. In addition, a gastric balloon can be placed in people who have various problems in their general health due to their weight, who cannot lose weight through diet or exercise, who lose weight quickly but gain it back, who are prone to diabetes and who have not undergone a stomach surgery that would prevent the insertion of a gastric balloon. .
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the operation take?
The process takes approximately 25-35 minutes.
Will the stomach balloon burst?
The stomach balloon may burst. However, it is possible to say that this is a very rare complication.
How Much Weight Can a Gastric Balloon Help You Lose?
With this application, individuals are aimed to lose 15-20% of their body weight in a period of 6-7 months. The weight lost may be more or less depending on the diet and sports activity performed.
How to Remove Gastric Balloon?
The balloon placed in the patient's stomach is removed from the patient's body 6-12 months after the procedure, depending on the patient's condition and the type of balloon. The liquid in the balloon, which is inflated under anesthesia, is evacuated with the help of medical instruments. This deflated balloon is then removed from the mouth.