What is stomach reduction with a gastric balloon?
The gastric balloon procedure involves inserting a special silicone balloon using an endoscope through the throat and esophagus into the stomach. The balloon is filled with physiological saline to a volume of 400 to 700 ml. depending on the size of the stomach. Made of a special material resistant to digestive acids.
The balloon can remain in the stomach for 6 to 12 months, depending on medical indications. After the period determined by the doctor, the balloon is removed endoscopically. For the patient's maximum comfort during the procedure, the procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The entire procedure lasts about 30 minutes, after which the patient remains for several hours for observation.
The first days after the gastric balloon reduction procedure
In the first few days after the balloon is inserted, the patient feels uncomfortable. Nausea, bloating, diarrhea and cramps may occur - the stomach has to get used to the balloon. These discomforts usually disappear after a few days, and if necessary, the doctor can prescribe soothing medications.
Contraindications to gastric balloon
- *Inflammation of the esophagus, stomach, digestive tract,
- *Ulcer disease of the stomach, duodenum
- *Tumor
- *Crohn's disease
- *Previous stomach surgery
- *Esophageal varices or other congenital or acquired gastrointestinal anomalies
- *Large hiatal hernia
- *Pregnancy and breastfeeding
What effects does the ORBERA365 gastric balloon give?
The average weight loss that a patient can expect 6 months after the balloon is placed is around 15-20 kg. However, the weight loss depends on the introduction of physical activity and changes in diet and the type of food consumed.
SPATZ3 Gastric Balloon
Excess weight is an increasingly common cause of decreasing life satisfaction and a cause of various diseases. Unfortunately, for many reasons, some people cannot lose the excess weight, which can cause further health problems. In such a situation, it is worth considering the use of the Spatz bariatric balloon , which has the ability to regulate the volume. Additionally, it is introduced in an extremely minimally invasive way , allowing you to maintain fitness almost immediately after the procedure.
How does the SPATZ3 gastric balloon work and what is the procedure for its insertion?
A balloon is a ball-shaped object pumped with physiological saline, which can be freely enlarged or reduced. It is placed in the digestive system, specifically the stomach, and usually takes up about 1/3 of its volume. A gastric balloon allows for a feeling of satiety when consuming a smaller amount of food and reduces appetite. This solution also allows you to stop snacking between meals and causes the digestive system to empty more slowly. The procedure of inserting the balloon involves administering pharmaceuticals that relax and calm the body. Then the doctor places the object through the esophagus using appropriate bariatric techniques and endoscopic tools in the right place. After this, it is pumped with salt until the indicated volume is obtained. The entire procedure takes about 20 minutes and is completely reversible.
What are the advantages of Spatz gastric balloons?
Obesity treatment with Spatz gastric balloons is distinguished by its adjustment possibilities. This allows for reducing the volume in the event of adverse reactions such as vomiting, nausea or discomfort. Such adjustment is also useful when the patient needs to increase the size of such a gastric balloon after some time. Thanks to these solutions, Spatz3 achieves an efficiency of 84 percent, unlike other manufacturers. The advantages of the stomach reduction procedure are the large possibilities of changing the volume of the object as needed, as well as adapting it to the overall therapy indicated by doctors.
How should I prepare for the procedure?
The best preparation for the procedure is to eat your last meal early in the evening before you get up for the balloon placement procedure in the morning. The obesity treatment center recommends at least 6 hours without food and a very good night's sleep. The support of a companion is also important, because after an hour the patient is ready to go home, but cannot drive. For the next few days (4-5), it is also worth asking other people for help and taking time off from work, because you may feel weak or tired, which means you need to regenerate as much as possible. It is also worth remembering to stay in constant contact with the doctor or clinic and ask about any discrepancies.
What symptoms or side effects may occur after treatment?
The most common symptoms immediately after the procedure are a feeling of fullness in the stomach, which should subside within a few days. During this time, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, as well as cramps or pain may also appear. This is a response to a foreign body, to which the body must adapt or undergo another procedure to adjust the balloon volume to the patient. Additional negative feelings may be the recommendation to consume a liquid diet for the first few days, then a semi-liquid diet and only then gradually return to normal forms of meals.
What do the first days after implementation and the subsequent stages of the procedure look like?
The first stage is related to the first days after implementation. During this time, stomach reduction by the balloon may be associated with a feeling of weakness, abdominal pain, heartburn, reflux, nausea or vomiting. This condition may last for 7 days and be difficult, but it motivates to change. The second stage is called the situation after the first symptoms, which allows you to return to full strength. This is when the unpleasantness decreases and the pain disappears, and the signals sent from the stomach are understood. Rumbling, a feeling of fullness or bloating are intense at first, but weaken over time. Thanks to these symptoms, the patient is motivated to change habits and take better care of their nutrition. This process allows you to finally learn the right approach to eating meals.
Contraindications to the use of the Spatz balloon
Various methods of reducing the stomach may be associated with certain contraindications for patients. The Spatz balloon may not be suitable for people:
- *with previous complications following procedures related to the gastrointestinal tract,
- *who have undergone laparoscopic or open bariatric intervention,
- *with multiple lower abdominal or pelvic surgeries,
- *having inflammation of the digestive tract, digestive system or suffering from cancer,
- *having reflux and hiatal hernia,
- *patients with insulin-dependent diabetes,
- *having varicose veins of the esophagus, stomach, congenital defects of the gastrointestinal tract.
What is the effectiveness according to research results?
Studies have shown that the Spatz3 gastric balloon is 84 percent effective due to its volume control function , unlike other products with the same task. Additionally, it allows you to lose 1.5 times more excess weight than previous balloons, which is similar to bariatric surgery. The average weight loss with this solution is around 16-25 kilograms. However, it should be remembered that the procedure should be accompanied by the principles of healthy eating and physical activity.