Gastric Balloon

Gastric balloon in Turkey is a non-surgical procedure that aims to reduce weight by placing an intragastric balloon in the stomach. This balloon placement limits and reduces the amount of food the patient can eat. After the operation, since the patient feels full even after eating a small amount of food, he loses weight.

The gastric balloon procedure is an outpatient procedure that takes about an hour. It is a much simpler procedure compared to other bariatric surgeries, such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass. There are three types of gastric balloon operation. Depending on the patient’s body weight and body mass index, the doctor determines the most suitable type of balloon. These types are:

Orbera; A single deflated balloon is placed in the stomach and then filled with saline solution.

Reshape; These are two balloons and are similar to Orbera.

Obalon; It is introduced into the stomach through small capsules and filled with nitrogen gas.

The balloon is left in the stomach for six to nine months. The time is determined according to the weight of the patient.

Many people who are obese and want to lose weight would consider gastric balloon surgery. However, the procedure is not suitable for everyone. Some of the possible candidates for the procedure are listed below:

• Those who suffer from obesity and block excess fat.
• The fat mass index of the person who will undergo the procedure should be between 30 kg and 35 kg.
• The person must be free of diseases that may interfere with the operation, such as gastritis or ulcers.
• The person who is to undergo gastric balloon surgery must be over 18 years of age.
• Those who have not undergone any gastric or esophageal operation.
• Those who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise alone.