Bariatric Surgery Clinics Europe

What is Stomach Balloon and How Does It Provide Weight Loss?Gastric Balloon  (Stomach Ballon) is a silicone balloon placed in the stomach with the help of endoscopy, which is applied to individuals with obesity problems and to patients who are overweight but do not have an indication for obesity surgery, that is, who are not suitable for surgery. People who are suitable for gastric balloon are individuals with a body mass index between 26 and 35, however, people with a very high body mass index such as 50 or 60 can choose the gastric balloon procedure to reduce their weight a little until the planned bariatric surgery procedure and to make the surgery more safe. Finally, although it is suitable for surgery, gastric balloon is an option for patients who refrain from obesity surgery for various reasons. Although the gastric balloon procedure is painless, stomach cramps may be observed for a few days after the gastric balloon is attached, some physicians prefer to hospitalize patients in the first night and give intravenous cramp-preventing drugs. Since the gastric balloon will basically occupy a volume of about 500-700 ml in the stomach, it allows early satiety by leaving less room for meals in the stomach and thus restricts calorie intake.The portions of people who wear a gastric balloon should be small and low in carbohydrates rich in fiber and protein, people who consume large portions may experience nausea or even vomiting.Since the gastric balloon also creates tension in the stomach wall, the nerve called the vagus sends the signal to the brain that the stomach is full, which also provides a feeling of satiety.A weight loss of 15-25% of total body weight is planned with gastric balloons. Gastric balloons can be of many types, all of them have different duration and properties.