Intragastric Balloon (GASTRIC BALLOON) is a non-surgical, non-pharmacological alternative system, for the treatment of the obesity. This scientifically proven method was developed to help obese patients lose weight by reducing the sensation of hunger, facilitating the reduction of food consumption and weight loss.

The Intragastric Balloon is a silicone globe of high quality, lasting and resistant to the acids in the stomach. The deflated balloon is implanted inside the stomach by a simple oral, endoscopic procedure with the aid of a camera.

It is then filled with a safe saline serum with a volume between 400 and 700 milliliters. The balloon remains in the stomach for six months meanwhile the patient will continue to have a feeling of fullness and over the course of six months of saving thousands of calories and shedding a huge amount of weight.

It is also very important for the patient to do exercise during this time. This will aid in losing weight and tighten the skin that quickly becomes loose with rapid weight loss. A dietician will design a diet indicating the amount of calories, proteins and fats the patient should consume daily.

With the Intragastric Balloon a person can lose 50, 60, 80 pounds in six months. The Intragastric Balloon is ideally for people with an Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 30 (approximately 40 pounds overweight).

The insertion is very simple. It lasts fifteen minutes, and the patient can go home and resume his activities the day after.

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