The gastric balloon procedure is for those who desire to lose weight quickly, and they have failed all types of diets, medicines, and multiple alternatives. Even though this is a simple procedure that takes about 20 minutes, and the patient can return home within an hour, this procedure should only be carried out by an expert. More than 60,000 people around the world they have benefitted from this alternative of the modern medicine.
Lose from 15 to 30 Kg. in an average of 6 months, without medicines and without surgery.
Any person above the normal range of body mass index (BMI) can be considered for this treatment. Also, patients with cardiovascular problems, diabetes, or arterial hypertension can be candidates for this procedure, since with weight loss, these illnesses improve or may even be cured, resulting in grand benefits for the patient.
The gastric balloon, imported from France, has an average life of six months, and should be withdrawn with an endoscopy. Once the patient has achieved their goal weight, they are encouraged to maintain this weight with a healthy diet and an adequate exercise regime.
The objective is simple, to occupy space in the stomach, creating a rapid sensation of fullness. Therefore, due to the presence of the balloon, the patient eats less and loses weight without the frustration of the framework of multidisciplinary measures.
The implantation of the Heliosphere ® intragastric balloon is done by an experienced gastroenterologist under general anesthesia and accompanied by endoscopy to ensure proper placement. The entire procedure takes less than an hour, and Heliosphere ® intragastric balloon can remain in place for up to six months.
The Heliosphere ® is introduced into the stomach endoscopically (through the mouth). Then it is filled with air to inflate it in order to occupy a portion of the stomach, creating a sensation of fullness. This is not an invasive procedure and enables a significant reduction of excess weight for patients who have failed other medical and dietary measures.
This procedure should be accompanied by nutrition rehabilitation to ensure the establishment of the patient's new healthy eating habits. The Heliosphere ® intragastric balloon is an innovation in weight loss techniques. The balloon filled with air weighs less than 30 grams. Three years of research were completed to prepare the balloon for the public. Side effects related to the saline-filled balloon as reported by scientific literature were reported as 80% of patients reporting queasiness and vomiting; therefore, patients are better able to tolerate the Heliosphere ® intragastric balloon.
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