Gastric Balloon
in Izmir, Turkey
A gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure that involves the placement of a deflated balloon in the stomach, which is then filled with saline solution to take up space and limit food intake. The procedure is intended for people who are struggling with obesity and want to lose weight without undergoing surgery.
Intra-Gastric Balloon Treatment in Izmir, Turkey
Generally, people prefer gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries in the situations listed below. These situations are:
• If the person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher.
• If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 35-39.9 and a health condition related to excess weight, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or a severe sleep apnea problem.
• In some cases, if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30-34 and have serious health problems associated with being overweight.
• If the person's general health condition is suitable for anesthesia and surgery.
• If the patient is determined to make long-term follow-up appointments after gastric bypass surgery and to make significant changes in lifestyle and dietary habits.
• If the person is over 18 (in exceptional cases, it can be done for children), you may be eligible for certain weight loss surgeries.
Gastric bypass surgery is not suitable for everyone who is overweight. Whether you are ideal for this surgery will be decided by your surgeon after the control and some tests.
To lead a healthy life after surgery, you must be ready for permanent changes. For this reason, you will be subject to a long-term follow-up program after the surgery. Your follow-up program focuses on your diet, lifestyle, behavior, and general health.
A gastric balloon is a non-surgical and drug-free system among weight loss treatments. Gastric balloon, together with a controlled diet program, both loses weight and provides many benefits in terms of health and aesthetics.
What Is an Intragastric Balloon?
A gastric balloon is a soft silicone balloon that allows people to eat a small amount and feel full quickly and is temporarily placed to fill the stomach part. The system consisting of a soft and expandable balloon, a tube to place this balloon, and supplying materials is called the gastric balloon system.
Your surgeon inserts a gastric balloon through the mouth into the stomach (endoscopically). The inside of the weight loss balloon is filled with sterile saline. After filling, the balloon becomes too large to pass into the intestine. Thanks to this balloon, you will be full faster by eating less.
With the surgery, your food portions will be significantly reduced. Thus, you can reach your long-term weight goals. In addition, patients can start a lifestyle change with a gastric balloon.
If the patients follow the diet program and apply for a healthy nutrition program after the surgery, they can lose weight quickly and maintain weight for many years. Gastric ballooning is considered more appropriate if the patient's BMI is not high enough to require surgery.
Advantages of intragastric Balloon
You can achieve long-term weight loss with a successful gastric balloon procedure. However, for many people, the gastric balloon procedure is preferred because it is minimally invasive, does not require surgery, and can be performed like other standard daily cases.
Thus, the person can return to his everyday life as soon as possible. The long-term weight loss you will gain with the weight loss balloon also contributes to the improvement of many obesity-related health problems. Some of these health problems are:
• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Obstructive sleep apnea problem
• Self-esteem distress
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
•Heart diseases
•Paralysis
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Who is the Ideal Candidate for a Gastric Balloon Placement?
Your doctor will start by checking your BMI score to see if you are suitable for gastric balloon placement. The gastric balloon is quite ideal for some patients.
These people are:
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Those with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40,
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Those who are ready for a healthy lifestyle change,
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Those who are willing to take long-term and regular medical follow-up and participate in behavioral therapy,
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Those who did not have gastric or esophageal surgery before the gastric balloon procedure,
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Those who want to lose weight for a long time, have type 2 diabetes or have high blood pressure, and those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 32,
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Those who are overweight want to lose weight but cannot undergo surgery.
Gastric balloon placement may not be a good choice for overweight people. After the preliminary screening by your doctor, it will be decided whether the stomach balloon is helpful for you.
After the Intragastric Balloon Procedure
There are a number of issues that should be considered by the patient after the procedure. Some of these are those:
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Consumption of a small amount of liquid can be started approximately 6 hours after the procedure is completed.
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Fluid consumption continues until the beginning of the 2nd week after the procedure, and then soft foods are started to be consumed.
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Normal eating activities can be resumed 3 weeks after the placement of the Orbera intragastric balloon.
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After the gastric balloon procedure, nutritionist and psychologist controls should be continued.
With the gastric balloon, you will feel full more quickly than in the case of normal eating. Thus, you will feel full faster by eating less. Because the intragastric balloon prolongs the time required for the stomach to become empty. It also feels like the gastric balloon is changing the levels of hormones that control appetite.
How Much Does an Intragastric Balloon Cost in Turkey?
Gastric balloon cost may vary depending on the person and the clinic where the procedure will be performed. There are many factors that affect the price. The location of the clinic where the procedure will be performed, the experience of the surgeon and the special treatment that needs to be determined during the consultation are some of these factors.
The cost of intragastric balloons is relatively high in England and other countries. There are several reasons for this high cost. Bariatric surgery, which has a large market, is expanding its field day by day. Patients who want to lose weight apply to private hospitals, thinking their options for a solution are exhausted. In this case, they believe that they can get the fee they want from the patients in private hospitals. Thus, gastric balloon prices will also increase excessively.
Luz clinic offers its clients many treatment opportunities in bariatric surgery through the healthcare providers it works with within Turkey. The treatment services provided are more affordable than in other countries. For example, the cost of a gastric balloon is 70% cheaper in Turkey than in England. Even this opportunity alone will save you thousands of pounds thanks to the health tourism you will make in Izmir, Turkey. Since the same advanced medical standards are used in the treatments in Turkey, the same successful results are achieved as in other countries. In addition, Surgeons in Turkey working with CRUX CURE are both highly trained and highly experienced in their field.
The factors affecting intragastric balloon prices are:
• Low operating costs or other operating fees of weight loss clinics,
• State support in the countries where the clinic is located (The state supports health tourism in Turkey.)
• Experience of the surgeon who will perform the gastric balloon procedure,
• The quality of the materials used
• Preferred type of gastric balloon
• Additional treatment costs
• Foreign currency value
In addition, many other factors can increase or decrease the price of the gastric balloon procedure. During the first examination with your surgeon, you will be given more detailed information about the price.
