A gastric balloon is a non-surgical procedure where a balloon is placed inside the stomach to take up space and reduce the amount of food a person can consume, leading to weight loss. It is typically done using an endoscope and is a temporary solution. Diet and exercise are recommended for long-term results.
Who is it for?
- Person is clinically morbidly obese
- Person has over 35 kg of excess fat and/or a body fat percentage of over 32%
- Patient has to be in a good health condition and lacks any diseases of the stomach
- Person is above 18 years old
- Person has no history of gastric or esophageal surgery