Orbera Balloon
Intragastric Balloon
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What Is The Orbera Gastric Balloon?
The Orbera gastric balloon is a temporary medical device that is placed in a patient’s stomach for six months to take up a significant amount of space. In addition to limiting the amount the individual can eat, the balloon also helps the patient feel “full” and satisfied for longer.
The Orbera gastric balloon is intended to be used in connection with a 12-month supervised program that monitors patient weight loss progress and provides guidance on making lifestyle changes, including eating healthier and getting enough exercise, to help maintain results after the balloon is removed.
How Is the Orbera Procedure Performed?
A soft, smooth, silicone balloon is placed in your stomach during a 20 to 30 minute non-surgical endoscopic procedure that requires only mild sedation.
The deflated Orbera balloon is lowered down through your mouth and throat using a special tool called an endoscope, which looks like a thin, hollow, flexible tube and can gain access to your stomach without using incisions. Once the balloon is placed in the correct location, it is filled with sterile saline until it reaches the size of a grapefruit.
The Orbera balloon is designed to work together with a structured program that helps you implement permanent lifestyle changes that promote weight loss and help you maintain your results. This means eating a healthy, low calorie diet and getting enough exercise to burn off the right amount of calories.
After six months, the Orbera balloon is deflated and removed through the same type of endoscopic procedure, and you continue to participate in the supervised program for an additional six months.
How Does the Orbera Gastric
Balloon Work For Weight Loss?
The Orbera balloon takes up a substantial amount of the usable capacity of the patient’s stomach, only allowing them to eat very small meals and keeping them feeling full for a longer time with smaller amounts of food.
The balloon is designed to help patients lose weight gradually and efficiently when used in conjunction with a 12-month doctor-supervised program. During the duration of the program, patients have access to support from several medical professionals, including a nutritionist, exercise professionals, psychologists, etc., to help guide them through behavior adjustments or permanent lifestyle changes that help them maintain a healthy weight.
Who Is a Candidate for the
Orbera Gastric Balloon?
The Orbera gastric balloon may be a good option for adults who are overweight or obese and have struggled unsuccessfully to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
Good candidates for the Orbera balloon:
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 40, or sometimes higher, depending on the circumstances.
- Who would like temporary help controlling hunger and portion sizes but do not desire to have surgery.
- Are willing to follow a supervised weight loss program that includes healthier eating habits, regular physical activity, and medical guidance.
- Are ready to make long-term lifestyle changes that will help them maintain their weight loss after the balloon is removed.
ndividuals who have previously had stomach surgery, such as gastric bypass or sleeve surgery, usually are not candidates for the Orbera balloon. A doctor will review your medical history and current health to determine if the Orbera balloon makes sense for you.
How Much Weight Can I
Expect to Lose with Orbera?
Most patients lose about 10% to 15% of their total body weight during the six months the Orbera balloon is in place. This is an average of around 20 to 30 pounds, but these results vary depending on the person’s starting weight, diet, and dedication to lifestyle changes.
Some individuals with a higher starting weight or who are fully committed to making and implementing necessary lifestyle changes may lose significantly more. We have seen patients lose 100 pounds or more with the Orbera balloon.
The Orbera balloon can help you lose up to three times the weight you would lose through dieting or exercise alone when combined with healthy lifestyle practices like watching your portions, eating a low calorie diet, and engaging in enough physical activity.
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