Are you having an obesity problem? Have you tried any of the weight loss programs available today? When you have exhausted all the diet and exercise program and yet you are still face with obesity problem then perhaps it is time to shift to something that will give you a more permanent result. Gastric Bypass surgery is one choice you have but if you are not eligible for such a surgical weight loss procedure then the non-surgical weight loss option called a Gastric Balloon is the best option for you.
Obese individual who has a BMI over 40 is qualified for a Gastric Bypass Surgery but if your BMI is less than 40 then you are eligible for a Gastric Balloon. Gastric Balloon is less complicated than Gastric Bypass surgery. It is quite a simple procedure which can be done in just twenty minutes. It involves inserting a silicone balloon into your stomach. This option can help you lose weight in short term basis but others have claimed that even after the balloon is remove they continually lose weight.
How does Gastric Balloon work?
This process is done by a specialist a gastroenterologist. The physician inserts a device called a gastroscope (endoscopic camera) into the stomach to see for any abnormalities, if everything is normal then he proceeds into inserting the silicone balloon into the stomach through the mouth of course. Once the balloon is inside the stomach it is filled with a sterile saline solution through a small tube that is attached to the balloon. Once it is done then the physician carefully removes the tube leaving the filled silicone balloon inside the stomach.
The process only takes 20 minutes and after that you are transferred to the recovery area where a staff nurse will monitor you for several hours. You can go back to your room after being observe for a couple of hours.
The balloon can only be use within six months and should be remove. It is not advisable to leave it in your stomach for more than six months. If there is a need to have the balloon for more than six months then your physician will remove it and will have to insert again a new gastric balloon into your stomach.
There are mild side effects that patients might feel afterwards which includes nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite after 24 to 48 hours from insertion. It is usually manage by taking medicines prescribe by your doctor to alleviate the discomfort.
Cost of Gastric Balloon in the United States and Abroad
Gastric Ballooning in the United States is quite expensive, almost the same as Gastric Bypass Surgery price. Average cost is around $31,809, quite expensive compared to other countries and not much less than gastric bypass cost. That is why most people from United States seeks Gastric Balloon in most popular countries like India, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Costa Rica, Czech Republic and Brazil. Among these countries, Poland offers the lowest price of $2,673. You get to save about 92%.
Irregardless of the amount, just make sure that you have chosen the right place to have your Gastric Balloon procedure. It is your health that comes first so you better decide wisely and go for one that you are most comfortable with and you feel you are safe.