Gastric Balloon
The gastric balloon is a form of obesity treatment that promotes balanced and healthy eating habits. It aids in weight loss that is not achievable through conventional methods such as diet and exercise. Unlike surgery, the gastric balloon procedure does not involve any surgical intervention within the patient’s body.
The goal of the gastric balloon procedure is to establish a pattern of eating, resulting in consuming less food after the procedure.
Gastric Balloon Procedure in Istanbul, Turkey
Clinic Health Beauty offers the gastric balloon procedure in Istanbul, Turkey with a specialist surgeon in a private hospital setting. Two days of travel is sufficient for this procedure. Our assistants will request information from you prior to the gastric balloon procedure, including your height, weight, age, diseases, medications, allergies, smoking and alcohol habits, stomach disorders, and expectations. This information is reviewed by specialist surgeons who then create an operation plan.
The gastric balloon procedure typically lasts 30 minutes on average. The patient experiences no pain or discomfort during the procedure, which is performed under anesthesia. Afterwards, the patient can rest and is discharged the same day.
The gastric balloon procedure begins with anesthesia to put the patient to sleep. Prior to inserting the balloon, the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum of the patient are examined by endoscopy to ensure there are no stomach disorders present.Following the endoscopy, the deflated balloon is inserted and a specially formulated gel is used to lubricate it. The balloon is inserted through the esophagus and into the stomach. It is then inflated with a specialized liquid until it reaches the size of an orange. This completes the procedure.
How Much Weight Can Be Lost With Gastric Balloon?
After undergoing a gastric balloon operation, patients are expected to lose around 16 to 20 pounds within 6 months. However, the rate of weight loss may vary depending on the patient’s height and weight. On average, the procedure can result in the elimination of about 34% of the patient’s body weight.
As previously discussed, the gastric balloon procedure promotes a consistent eating routine. After six months, once the balloon is extracted, patients are advised to adhere to the following steps.
Advantages of Gastric Balloon
Since the gastric balloon is a non-surgical procedure, there is no recovery period and it is a brief process.
- Processing time is approximately 15-20 minutes.
- You can be discharged shortly after the procedure.
- No incision or surgical procedure will be performed on your body during the process.
- It is a repeatable process.
- Price is more affordable than undergoing bariatric surgery.
Disadvantages of the Gastric Balloon
- After the gastric balloon is removed, patients may regain weight if they deviate from their dietary habits.
- Nausea, vomiting, and cramps can arise as side effects following a gastric balloon procedure.
- Lower weight loss rate compared to bariatric surgery.
- After six months, a second procedure must be performed to remove the gastric balloon.
Gastric Balloon Price in Istanbul Turkey
We offer gastric balloon procedures in a private hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, performed by specialist surgeons. Prices range from $1,300 to $2,000 or pounds and depend on the surgeon’s level of experience, the quality of the gastric balloon, and the hospital’s facilities.
You can obtain comprehensive details about gastric balloon pricing in Turkey from our assistants.
Gastric Balloon Package in Turkey
These procedures are included in the gastric balloon price for patients undergoing the gastric balloon procedure.
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