Frequently Asked Questions About Gastric Balloon

It is not a surgical method. The procedure is performed under anesthesia, after the patient is completely asleep, accompanied by endoscopy. First, the inner surface of the stomach is examined. After it is seen that there is no obstacle to placing the balloon in the stomach, the balloon is placed with the help of the endoscope and inflated with air or liquid to a certain extent according to the characteristics of the balloon. There are various balloon models that serve the same purpose, depending on the length of stay in the stomach and the adjustable amount of liquid in the balloon. Your doctor who will perform the procedure will inform you in detail about this. You should stop eating 12 hours before the procedure and stop fluid intake 6 hours before the procedure. It is extremely important to comply with this, as nausea may occur after the balloon is inflated. The process takes about 20 minutes. After the procedure, you will be under observation for 1-2 hours, then you can go home. Since this procedure will be performed under anesthesia, you will not be able to drive that day afterwards. With gastric balloon, effective weight loss can be achieved, although not as much as surgical methods.

It helps you feel full by eating less by covering a certain part of the internal volume of your stomach. You cannot eat the maximum amount you can eat before the balloon is inserted in one sitting after the balloon is inserted. Another benefit of the gastric balloon is that it helps you feel full for a longer time by slowing the passage of the food you take through the stomach.

The gastric balloon is designed to remain in the stomach for 6 months. Some balloons can stay up to 1 year. Afterwards, the balloon is deflated under anesthesia and removed with the help of endoscopy.

Although it is up to you, it can be given between 10-25 kg with a balloon. The amount you lose depends on your starting weight and your ability to implement and maintain a new diet and exercise regimen. It is imperative to maintain a certain diet and exercise regimen after the gastric balloon is removed.

Studies have shown that an average of 15-20% of total body weight can be given with a balloon.

You may feel a little uncomfortable in the first days after the balloon is inserted. Some patients may feel nauseous with food intake. There may be occasional episodes of vomiting. After the first week, these complaints go away. In the first week, the feeling of hunger is suppressed. In the second week, the feeling of hunger gradually returns, but satiety is felt with less food. Between 3-6 weeks, your stomach will fully adapt to the balloon and you will be able to consume more food. In this process, you should try to correct your eating habits. You should not eat fast, you should stop eating when a feeling of fullness occurs. During this period, if you experience symptoms such as nausea and hiccups after meals, this indicates that you ate too much or too quickly. Lifestyle changes (exercise and proper eating habits) are extremely important for your continued weight loss in the following weeks.

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