Laparoscopic gastric balloon surgery

An operation that has proven successful and effective in obesity surgeries, like other surgeries, and has achieved impressive results with our patients. gastric balloon surgery It has helped many obese patients to lose weight significantly, let us know what is the gastric balloon operation and which patient should resort to this operation, the prices of the stomach balloon operation, what is the difference between a stomach balloon and a stomach capsule with the largest obesity surgery center in Egypt

 what is Laparoscopic gastric balloon surgery

Gastric balloon is a weight loss procedure that involves placing a silicone balloon filled with water in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by reducing how much you can eat and makes you feel full faster.

Laparoscopic gastric balloon suitable for whom?

1. The gastric balloon is suitable for those who suffer from excess weight than the ideal weight,
2. For those who do not fit the diet
3. For those who cannot exercise with them to reach the ideal weight. Therefore, the gastric balloon is considered an aid to the diet.
4. The gastric balloon requires you to stick to a healthy lifestyle and you need to make permanent healthy changes to your diet and exercise regularly to help ensure the long-term success of the procedure.

Laparoscopic gastric balloon operation steps

The stomach balloon is installed using a gastroscope, and we need general anesthesia to install the balloon. Then it is filled with saline solution, which helps to swell it and thus feel full. The installation of the gastric balloon is a simple procedure that takes 10 minutes.

Who is the right person for the installation of a gastric balloon?

• People who are overweight (your BMI between 30 and 40).
• Persons who are obese (your BMI is more than 40) and who do not have a sleeve gastrectomy or bypass surgery.
• People who are very obese (your body mass index is more than 60) where the balloon is installed to reduce weight and then an obesity operation such as bypass surgery is performed.
• You must be willing to commit to lifestyle modification, lead a healthy lifestyle, receive regular medical follow-up, and participate in behavioral therapy
• The gastric balloon is not suitable for those who have undergone any previous surgery in the stomach (such as sleeve gastrectomy or mini gastric bypass) or esophageal

What diseases improve with weight loss after the installation of the gastric balloon?

Gastric balloon placement helps in losing weight. Losing weight can reduce your risk of serious health problems associated with obesity, such as:

• Type 2 diabetes.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• High blood pressure disease.
• Roughness and joint pain.
• Heart disease and stroke.
• Sleep Apnea.
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

 Advantages of laparoscopic gastric balloon operation?

1. The gastric balloon helps fill the stomach, thus feeling full and not wanting to eat, which helps to lose weight
2. It helps to cure many diseases, including diabetes and heart disease
3. Simple surgical intervention in the stomach balloon, it is not like other operations, such as the laparoscopic gastric bypass
4. Feeling pain in the stomach balloon for slimming is less than other operations

  Are there any negative effects or risks from the gastric balloon operation?

• You may experience some pain and nausea soon after the gastric balloon is fitted. However, these symptoms usually only last for a few days after the balloon is fitted. These symptoms are usually improved by using oral medications at home.
• Serious side effects after gastric balloon insertion are rare (the balloon can deflate. If the balloon deflates, there is also a risk that it could move through your digestive system. This can cause a blockage that may require additional procedure or surgery to remove the balloon).

There are different types of gastric balloon, so the cost of gastric balloon varies from one type to another. We recommend installing the American balloon that has the approval of the Food and Drug Administration, because it is the best of them in terms of type, which reduces the possibility of complications.

 What is the difference between a stomach balloon and a stomach capsule?

Laparoscopic gastric balloon operation is installed by the endoscope and is filled with saline solution. The smart programmed capsule is a capsule that is swallowed with a glass of water, and it is a non-surgical process that has no harm and helps to lose weight about 20 kilos. You can learn other advantages about  Elipse capsule