Gastric Balloon surgery procedure and types

1. Gastric Balloon surgery procedure and Types

2. Gastric balloon surgery is type of endoscopic weight loss procedure aimed for weight loss in patients who have had little or no success in losing weight through diet and exercise. Obesity is now considered as a disease and Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) has given clear guidelines for gastric balloon procedure and other bariatric surgeries. Good news for Mumbai People ! Mumbai has one of the best clinics in India that provides efficient and cheaper gastric balloon surgery in Mumbai. • Gastric balloon insertion is a non-surgical and minimally invasive weight loss procedure that involves placing a specialized inflatable silicon balloon inside the stomach so that it limits the food carrying capacity and therefore makes you feel full. The balloon is made of medical grade silicon which is safe. Worried about the huge cost of Gastric surgery? Well, checkout Dr.AparnaGovilBhasker Clinic for the cost effective Gastric balloon surgery . • Endoscopic intragastric balloon insertion is a temporary procedure. Different types of balloons can be kept inside the stomach for duration varying from 4 to 12 months. After removal of the balloon the patient needs to maintain a strict diet and exercise routine to maintain weight loss and prevent weight regain.

3. Indications for gastric balloon insertion: • Your BMI is more than 27.5 i.e., class I obesity and you have tried multiple conservative methods for weight loss. • Medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing problems etc. because of obesity are becoming life threatening • Invasive weight loss surgery is not possible because of medical conditions • Special cases of PCOD and infertility where dietary measures have not worked • Weight loss is needed to reduce the risk of surgery complications in bariatric surgeries

4. Contraindications for gastric balloon procedure • Allergy to silicon • Previous bariatric surgery • Complications or problem in the digestive structure, GI tract, esophagus etc. • Alcohol, medicine, or drug abuse • Pregnant or women who are trying to get pregnant • Breastfeeding women • Underage children • How is the procedure done? • Intragastric balloon surgery in Mumbai is also performed by Doctor AparnaGovilBhasker, and the procedures of Gastric balloon insertion takes about 30 to 40 minutes. The balloon is placed in the stomach using an endoscopic approach. The balloon is filled wit a saline solution and then it floats freely in the stomach thereby reducing the amount of food it can hold. The second most significant benefit of gastric balloon is that it reduces the free passage of food and water through the stomach which in turn fills the stomach faster. There are different kind of balloons as listed below:

5. Elipse ‘procedureless’ balloon • Orbera Gastric Balloon • Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon • After insertion, you can go home on the same day. However, the treatment does not end here. Post the surgery the dietician and exercise coach will work with you to get your body to adapt to the new routine and maintain it. • Gastric balloon results in up to 10-20% of total body weight loss. Regular ongoing consultations with weight loss specialist, trainers and doctors will ensure maximum results from the gastric balloon insertion. You too can help with the recovery by • Eating meals slowly • Eating healthy • Scheduling your meals as suggested by the nutritionist and dietician • Avoiding sodas and fast foods • Doing regular workouts

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