Gastric balloon price Turkey: losing weight without surgery
What is a gastric balloon?
The intragastric balloon or gastric balloon is a silicone device that is placed in the stomach, in order to intervene on the satiety receptors and give the patient a feeling of satiety in less time, limiting food intake and resulting in weight loss.
Unlike other bariatric surgeries, this is a quick and easy procedure that leaves no scar and is reversible. In fact, gastric ballooning has a limited duration in time, as it is removed after 6 to 12 months.
Who can opt for gastric balloon placement in Turkey?
This device is intended for people who suffer from obesity
and have not been able to lose weight through conventional
methods (diet and physical activity), under the supervision
of health professionals.
The minimum BMI to be considered
for intragastric balloon insertion depends on the type of
device used and the choice of bariatric surgeon who will
operate.
People who can resort to this treatment are
patients with type 1 obesity or pre-obesity, with a BMI
between 27 and 32.
However, the gastric balloon is not
recommended:
- For patients who have had other bariatric surgery
- During pregnancy
- For people with a hiatal hernia (larger than 3 cm)
- It is also not recommended for people with bleeding disorders, psychiatric disorders or substance abuse.
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Patient guideWhat is the price of gastric balloon in Turkey?
The price of gastric
balloon surgery in Turkey remains very affordable and
well researched compared to other medical tourism
destinations.
The cost of gastric balloon surgery
covers all expenses of your bariatric surgery stay in
Turkey, namely accommodation, transportation and
surgeon's fees.
How to prepare before gastric balloon obesity treatment in Turkey
Your bariatric surgeon in Turkey will provide you with all the necessary information about your preparation for surgery. He or she may ask you to undergo a variety of examinations, tests, and lab work before undergoing surgery.
Some specialists may recommend that you reduce your food and water intake before surgery, and your surgeon is likely to urge you to begin exercising.
It is recommended that anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin be discontinued before insertion.
How is gastric balloon placement done?
The insertion of the gastric balloon in
Turkey is relatively straightforward and is
performed under sedation or local anesthesia and on an
outpatient basis.
This means that you can go home the same day as the
procedure. The positioning of the gastric balloon is
done orally with endoscopy and
the process takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
The balloon is initially deflated and connected to a
flexible tube, so it can be inserted through the mouth
with an endoscope.
Once placed inside the stomach, the sterile saline
solution will be injected through a small tube. The
balloon seals itself automatically after
removed the tube. The camera allows the doctor to see
the balloon gradually inflate so that everything is done
correctly.
Gastric ballooning is a non-surgical and less invasive
procedure than the Sleeve
or the Gastric Baypass, the other two main
surgeries
bariatric surgery to fight morbid obesity.
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Patient guideWhat happens after intragastric balloon insertion in Turkey?
For the first 2 to 3 days, the patient will need to eat
only liquid or semi-liquid foods, before being able to
move to a gradual reintroduction of solid foods into the
diet. The semi-liquid diet should be resumed a few days
before the removal of the device, as prescribed by the
physician.
During the days following the placement of
the gastric balloon, some discomfort may be felt in the
stomach. Also, the patient is likely to suffer from
nausea, bloating, diarrhea or even abdominal
cramps.
It is also common for patients to vomit in
the first few days following the insertion of the
balloon in the stomach. In this case the specialist may
prescribe soothing drugs.
After the procedure, it is
recommended not to practice any physical activity for
about 24 hours.
What results can you expect after gastric balloon placement?
The patient's commitment to
lifestyle and dietary changes is critical to the
success of the surgery.
Specialists explain that
weight loss occurs fairly quickly, but varies by
case. In general, the gastric balloon allows an
average weight loss of about 15-20 kg in 6
months.
After a clinical trial conducted on 255
adults with a BMI between 30 and 40, patients with a
gastric balloon lost 29% of their excess weight in 6
months. While those who received a simple dietary
follow-up lost only 14% over the same
period.
Thanks to this significant weight loss,
patients improve not only their physical fitness,
but also their overall health. In fact the gastric
balloon significantly reduces the risk of the
following diseases:
- Heart Disease and Stroke
- Blood Pressure
- Sleep apnea
- Risk of developing type 2 diabetes
