Intragastric balloon |
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| How it works : | The intragastric balloon restricts the stomach capacity enabling you to lose weight while establishing a healthy relationship with food. | |
| Suitable for: | Patients with a weight problem wanting an intense period of fast weight loss before returning to sensible eating habits
Patients with a bmi of 27-40 |
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| Cost: | From £4500 | |
| Pre-op treatment: | Initial consultation with bariatric consultant surgeon
Pre-assessment by Registered Dietician and Specialist Nurse If appropriate, additional appointment with Clinical Psychologist |
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| Procedure: | The intragastric balloon is placed into the stomach by an endoscope passed through the mouth.
The inflated balloon restricts the capacity of the stomach allowing you to eat just small amounts before feeling full |
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| Anaesthetic | Local anaesthetic throat spray and intravenous sedation | |
| Operating time | This is a 20 minute procedure | |
| Overnight stay | No, this is a day case procedure and patients are usually discharged within a few hours | |
| Recovery time | 1-2 hours | |
| How long before achieving results | Patients usually notice within a week | |
| Post op | Over a two week period, patients can eat normal food – just less of it. Diet sheets are provided to ensure a good balanced diet. | |
| Folllow up | Initial daily contact by Specialist Nurse. Regular appointments with Registered Dietician
Intensive programme of re-education and behaviour modification The intragastric balloon is removed after 6 months Post op care continues until the 12 month anniversary |
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| Risks | Balloon deflation or bowel obstruction are extremely rare
Full details of risks will be provided at the initial consultation |
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| In case of emergency | Intragastric balloon will be removed by endoscopy | |