INTRAGASTRIC Balloon For Weight Loss | Gastric Balloon Pill Procedure, SIde Effects & Review
Channel: Dr. Jasmeet Singh Ahluwalia
Date: 06/03/2024

INTRAGASTRIC Balloon For Weight Loss | Gastric Balloon Pill Procedure, SIde Effects & Review

STAR Hospital - Region's First Internationally Certified Super-Specialist Centre for Bariatric Surgery | Weight Loss Surgery | Metabolic Surgery | Diabetes Surgery

Dr. Jasmeet Singh Ahluwalia
(MS, FNB-MAS, FBMS)
Super-Specialist Bariatric, Metabolic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon

Star Hospital

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Jalandhar, Punjab, 144001

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Intra-Gastric Balloons are a great way to reduce weight, especially for people who are afraid of Bariatric Surgery or who do not qualify for Bariatric Surgery. There are many types of such balloons available like Allurion Swallowable Capsule or pill, Spatz 3 adjustable balloon, Orbera balloon, ReShape, etc. You can consult your weight loss expert and start a new life today.

Swallowable Gastric Balloon:  A balloon that can be swallowed and then filled with water while in the stomach can help obese people lose large amounts of weight without invasive surgery, a new study has shown. Bariatric surgery to reduce the size of the stomach is highly effective, but anesthesia for somebody who is very overweight can be risky. Those who want to undergo the surgery must also undergo a long period of preparation to prepare them physically and psychologically. It is expensive, and there is a long waiting list in the UK, even though NHS guidance recommends it be considered.

FAQ ::::
How the Elipse gastric balloon works, process :
1. The balloon is swallowed under fluoroscopy (x-ray)
2. The balloon is then filled with 550ml of liquid and remains in the stomach for 4 months
3. At the end of this period the balloon spontaneously opens, empties, and is excreted


The balloon is swallowed like a pill but with a long thin tube attached. Ultrasound is used to determine when the balloon is in place in the stomach, and it is then filled with water through the tube. The tube then detaches and is pulled back up the throat and out.


How overweight do you need to be for the gastric balloon? : 
If your Body Mass Index (BMI) score is over 27, the dissolvable gastric balloon may help you to achieve long-term weight loss, and the management of other medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
The swallowable gastric balloon procedure may be particularly useful for people considered too overweight to undergo vital surgery. The use of the balloon to successfully reduce weight prior to surgery can also help to reduce the risks associated with surgical procedures on overweight patients. Your consultant will confirm your BMI score and carry out a detailed assessment, before deciding if a gastric balloon is suitable for you.


How much weight can I lose with the swallowable Gastric ‘Pill’ balloon?
Studies have shown, with the help of the dissolvable gastric balloon participants lose an average of 20-50% of their excess weight1.


What Are the Benefits of a Swallowable Gastric ‘Pill’ Balloon:
If the gastric balloon operation is successful, you should be able to achieve long-term weight loss, however, this is dependent on your ability to keep to your new lifestyle. Through the  swallowable gastric balloon program you will receive support:
Ongoing support from your dietician for the duration of the program
At the beginning of the program, you’ll get a “smart” scale and mobile app that connects you with your dietician, tracking your progress
Diabetes
Hypertension
Sleep apnoea
Mobility
Self-esteem
However, for most people the attraction of having the dissolvable gastric balloon is that it does not involve surgery and it can be done in an outpatient appointment, meaning a minimal interruption to daily life. 

What does the Gastric ‘Pill’ balloon procedure involve?
Gastric balloon installation
The balloon system consists of a soft, expandable balloon, a placement tube, and a filling system.
◼During a 20-minute outpatient visit, you will swallow a capsule that contains the deflated balloon along with a thin tube.
◼Once the capsule has entered your stomach, your consultant will use the tube to fill the ◼balloon with 550 ml of water with water.
Once the balloon is filled, your consultant will gently remove the tube—and you’ll be on your way.

Is the balloon easy to swallow?
Most people are able to swallow the balloon without issue. People who do have difficulty swallowing it can be assisted by their consultant, who will guide the balloon into place, without endoscopy or anesthesia.

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