Did you know that there is now a procedure that does not require surgery to lose weight at the border of obesity? The Gastric Balloon…
Using this cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized non-surgical obesity procedures, it is no longer a dream to reach your ideal weight with our client customized program!
Losing weight can be a very difficult process for some of us. Since diet and daily exercise do not work the same for everyone, another support is needed to achieve successful weight loss.
The gastric balloon literally stays in the stomach temporarily, making it possible for you to eat less food and thus lose weight. Many people who want to lose weight may be interested in a gastric balloon, but may not consider it as an option due to their misunderstanding of what it is and what it is not.
In this article, we have compiled common misconceptions about the gastric balloon for you. We examined the questions that everyone wondered and explained with examples how helpful and easy the gastric balloon is in your weight loss journey.
The first of the most widely known myths; The gastric balloon is surgically placed in the stomach. No, it is not!
In this procedure, which is completed in about 15 minutes without surgery, endoscopy is performed while the patient is asleep (sedation) and a gastric balloon is placed in the same way. The gastric balloon made of silicone material is filled with a special liquid and can be left in the stomach for 6 to 12 months, depending on the used brand. Also, an adjustable balloon can be used as an option. Depending on the volume and condition of your stomach, you can decide on the filling volume with your doctor, or you can optionally adjust the volume of your balloon after a certain period of time, e.g. 4 months later.Aat the end of the period (6 to 12 months), the balloon is removed with sedation and endoscopy with a procedure that takes 15 minutes.
Besides, there is the option of a swallowable gastric balloon that does not require sedation and endoscopic procedures. The swallowable gastric balloon is packaged in a capsule attached to a thin refill string for easy insertion. Your specialist helps you to swallow the capsule with a glass of water, and an X-ray is taken to confirm that the capsule is in the correct position. The capsule shell of the balloon consists of a vegan material that breaks down when it reaches the stomach, releasing the balloon and then filling with 550 ml of water. Thanks to its special technology, the balloon deflates after about 16 weeks and empties the liquid inside, leaving the body naturally during your usual bowel activities.
Another of the biggest concerns people have about a gastric balloon is that; “It’s definitely uncomfortable.”
Yes, let’s be honest, we can say that the feeling of having a gastric balloon can experience a little uneasy for a few days. As with any new sensation that isn’t actually bothersome (think of wearing a new pair of shoes that feels different from the one you usually wear), we get used to it and after a while we may not even notice it. In the days after a temporary gastric balloon is placed, the feeling that the balloon is there should go away as you continue with your daily routines.
But you should remember that the purpose of having a gastric balloon is to feel full after eating a smaller portion of food than usual and also to prolong this satisfying feeling of fullness between meals and snacks. The effect of the balloon on your hunger and satiety continues, but after the first few days with the balloon in your stomach, your body adjusts and the initial discomfort decreases. Again, to be honest, this period can vary from person to person. As we experienced in 1% of our clients, cramps and vomiting continued for 1 month, she could not eat other than liquid nutrition and it was not an easy process for her. Her doctor, dietition and DSO team were there for her in every step and when she needed. But at the end of 2 months, she made great progress with a 15% weight loss and gained healthy nourishment habits.
Another myth is; that when the gastric balloon is expelled, the weight you lose is regained.
We can start with examples that have been scientifically proven to be false. Clinical studies show that patients maintain 72% to 95% of their weight loss 12 months after the gastric balloon is removed from the body. This is done with the support of the clinical team and our all-encompassing program that provides digital tools and information to build habits that will benefit you in the long run.
It all starts with the insertion of the gastric balloon capsule into the stomach. It is the slimming method that everyone dreams of, which activates to reach the desired healthy weight. The solution to making this a reality is to start making changes to your lifestyle choices and eventually make it a routine habit. It’s about creating habits that will stop you on the path to weight gain and are hard to break.
If we need to give an example of changes in lifestyle, we cannot ignore the effect of having an active lifestyle on healthy weight loss. In addition to a healthy eating plan, an active lifestyle will help you maintain your weight. Regular physical activity can reduce your risk for many chronic diseases and supports health and general well-being, including daily mood and sleeping quality.. This makes it more likely you’ll maintain your weight. Our clinical team helps you to make changes your activity routines to create habits that will benefit you in the long term.
The last myth we will speak to in this article is the perception that “a normal rutine of nutrition with a gastric balloon is impossible!”
After the gastric balloon is placed in your stomach in a short 15-minute appointment, you will quickly progress through the three phases of resuming a ‘normal’ solid food diet.
Each of the stages takes 24-48 hours and your progress is customized for you. How everyone progresses is different, but most people switch to solid food about 5 days after inserting the balloon. At this point, you will be supported in adopting healthier eating and lifestyle habits that suit you. Your dietitian will learn about your favorite foods, your preferences and needs, and will create an agible plan with you that includes the foods you love. This customized approach will be available to you with the assurance of DSO team.
Our support program puts you at the center of the weight loss process based on data and ensures that your diet provides all the nutrients your body needs. It helps you feel full between meals and preserves your body mass.
Variety in what we eat is crucial to enjoying food as well as helping to ensure that our diet is healthy, which is especially important in the weight loss journey. A healthy and balanced meal for everyone; Contains options from protein, vegetable and carbohydrate food groups. It’s the same for anyone who has a gastric balloon, in other words, you can have a normal diet! The most important difference will be that the amount of food you can manage before you feel full is less than before the balloon is inserted, which will of course support the desired weight loss.
Avoid excess weight!
Our personalized lifestyle change program is data-driven, tailored to your needs, and supports you in adopting a weight loss approach that works to maintain a balanced lean body mass (LBM). This is vital to your health and sustainable weight loss success.
All weight loss programs result in some loss of body fat as well as some LBM.
Taking steps to maintain your lean body mass helps optimize calorie burning while your body is resting. It retains even small amounts of LBM and therefore no extra calories are burned daily. Your nutritionist will tailor your protein intake and guide you through exercise to maximize lean body mass preservation while losing weight.
We’ll give you all the guidance and support you need to create a structured approach to a new eating pattern that works for you. In other words, this treatment plan is tailored to your lifestyle and programmed for your life rutine. 
