Gastric Balloon

What is a Gastric Balloon?

At the beginning of the diseases that many people are exposed to today, perhaps obesity is coming. A large part of the world's population obesity disease he is struggling with it. Obesity disease not only affects the aesthetic appearance of a person, but also harbors many diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, blood pressure. One of the most researched topics of patients who want to get rid of these diseases and achieve their ideal weight recently is the gastric balloon.

Gastric balloon is a method used by patients who do not want to undergo surgery. Gastric balloon, which is an endoscopic method, is a procedure that is completed in a short time without requiring a surgical procedure. The stomach of the patient who is put to sleep is entered through the mouth using various instruments and the gastric balloon is inflated to about 600 cc after being placed. Thus, the amount of servings eaten by the person is reduced by reducing the stomach volume. If the person does not have any stomach disease, this method can be used. With this method, which is completed in a short time of about 15 minutes, the stomach volume can be reduced without the need for any surgical procedure and the person can start to experience weight loss. Patients with a body mass index of 30 and above are suitable for this procedure. In addition, this method is also used for patients who are not available for tube stomach surgery and do not have sufficient criteria for surgery. Sometimes, it is expected that people with very high weight will become suitable for surgical procedure after they are allowed to decrease to a certain weight by inserting a gastric balloon. After that, tube stomach or bypass operations, which are a surgical procedure, can be performed.

Nutrition After Gastric Balloon

Methods of stomach reduction people who have been treated with it are not recommended to eat or drink anything for the first few hours after the procedure. Then it is appropriate to feed with liquid food for the first three days. Since a foreign body has been placed in the stomach, the body may try to expel it. For this reason, a person may experience nausea, vomiting, or excessive bowel movements. To block them, anti-nausea drugs are used. At the end of the first week, these complaints end. The patient can switch to normal nutrition. However, it should be remembered that if the patient does not follow the diet given to him and does not make sports a part of his life, the pounds lost after this procedure will not be permanent. No matter which method is used to lose weight, nutrition is another important factor here. A person needs to make his nutrition high-quality and balanced. He should be fed enough from every food, and foods rich in vitamins, minerals and protein should not be missing from his life. Packaged foods, especially sugary foods, should be avoided or consumed very little.

What are the Risks of Gastric Balloon Surgery

Risks of stomach reduction surgery as with any surgery, there is also a gastric balloon. No matter how many surgical procedures it does not require, there are some risks in this, as a foreign body settles in the stomach. These;

• The balloon may burst in the stomach. While it is more likely to encounter this problem in previous years, there is very little such a risk in balloons used in recent years.
• If you are not working with a professional team during the procedure, stomach punctures may be caused. However, this is also very unlikely.,
• If the gastric balloon bursts or deflates, it can cause intestinal blockages. This is again a low-probability risk. In addition, the balloon is usually filled with a blue liquid. Thus, in case of any explosion, the person's urine will be blue in color, so you can immediately contact your doctor and have the balloon removed.

With the development of balloons used in surgeries in recent years, these risks are now almost minimal. However, your doctor will inform you in detail about this procedure.

Who is the gastric balloon attached to?

The gastric balloon is worn by people with a body mass ratio of 30 and above.

How much weight is lost with a gastric balloon?

Although there is a condition that varies according to age, gender and weight of the person, you can reach your ideal weight if you follow the recommendations of your doctor.

What is the age limit of gastric balloon?

It is mostly applicable to people between the ages of 18 and 65. 

Is Gastric Balloon Surgery an expensive procedure?

Prices vary depending on the type of balloon used and the center you will build.

Does the State cover Gastric Balloon Surgery?

SGK can cover the procedure fee for patients with a body mass index of 40 and above by putting forward certain conditions.

How many kilograms are lost per month with a gastric balloon?

It is aimed to give 20 kg in the first month.

What is an ingestible gastric balloon?

It is a type of balloon that inflates in the stomach when swallowed with water, which is in the form of capsules.

Which hospitals do the gastric balloon procedure?

In addition to most private hospitals, procedures are also performed in some public hospitals.

Is a tube stomach and a gastric balloon the same thing?

Is not the same thing. While a gastric balloon is an endoscopic procedure, a tube stomach is a surgical procedure.

What are the types of gastric balloons?

There are two types of gastric balloons, which are inflated with air and inflated with liquid.