How it works
During a 20-minute procedure, you are sedated under light anesthesia and a balloon is temporarily placed inside your stomach using an endoscope. The balloon is then inflated with saline and properly positioned so it doesn't move. The endoscope is removed and the procedure is complete. After six months, you will undergo another 20-minute procedure in which an endoscope is used to drain the saline and remove the balloon. This is all done as an outpatient procedure and doesn’t require a hospital stay.
Who is a good candidate?
This procedure was specifically designed for patients with a BMI between 30 and 40. Calculate Your BMI.
Why it works
The balloon encourages healthy eating habits by taking up room in your stomach, leaving less space for food. The balloon acts as built-in portion control, helping you to feel full and less hungry.
Many people experience rapid weight loss initially, providing the motivation required to keep going and make the changes stick. You have the option to receive a full year of coaching to help you make the changes that will encourage a lifetime of healthy eating and living.
What are the benefits to this procedure?
There are many benefits to weight loss and this procedure, specifically. They include:
- Significantly more weight loss compared to diet and exercise alone; on average more than three times the weight loss.
- A short, outpatient procedure
- Does not involve surgery
- Balloon is removable at any time if it is not tolerated, without any permanent changes to your body
- Improved quality of life
- Improvements to co-morbid (obesity-related) conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
- Help with reducing the amount of food you eat by increasing the sensation of fullness, allowing you to follow your diet and lose weight more easily
- Continue to eat the food you like, just in smaller portions
- No change to the way food is absorbed
- Significant professional support to help you change your eating habits and maintain weight loss long-term\
Coaching and Support
You’ll have regular check-ins with a nurse who will help you reach your weight loss goals. This nurse will provide guidance for how to change your eating habits, enhance your physical fitness, and help you adopt a healthy lifestyle that supports long-term success.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? Call (920) 429-1700 to schedule an appointment to find out if you are a good candidate and to get your questions answered.