Gastric Balloon in Turkey
What is Gastric Balloon?
The use of gastric balloons is a common strategy for treating obesity or helping patients who are overweight but not yet obese lose weight. Surgery is not necessary. Using endoscopy or by ingesting a water-filled capsule, the silicone balloon is inflated with sterile water in the stomach. During its stay in the stomach, the balloon takes up space, causing the stomach's volume to decrease and satiety to last longer. Consuming less food enables the person to reduce weight.
Before Gastric Balloon
Before the appointment and the treatment, you won't be allowed to eat or drink anything for six hours. You must go by these instructions since after the balloon is inflated, you might feel queasy. About 20 minutes are needed for the operation. You might be given a small sedative or anesthesia, depending on the type of balloon you select.
After Gastric Balloon
Once this process takes place, your life changes completely. Now you mean that a healthy life is waiting for you. You need to eat according to the list prepared for you by the dietician.
You should make a liquid diet for 1-2 days. After the gastric balloon is placed in your stomach, you start drinking water. Afterward, you can consume liquid foods such as herbal tea and fruit juice. In addition, you start eating foods that contain protein, such as chicken broth soup.
Then, when you feel better, you start to consume foods such as vegetable and fruit purees, whole grain foods, eggs, cheese, olives, meat, and fish. After completing this whole adaptation process, your dietitian prepares a separate diet list for you. You can lose the weight you want by following this diet list.
Gastric Balloon Healing Process
First of all, although this procedure is not a surgery, there are definitely aspects that need attention. For example, stay away from smoking and alcohol consumption until you fully recover and lose the weight you want. You must comply with the list prepared by your dietitian in accordance with you.
It is recommended to avoid products such as frying, sugary or acidic drinks, junk food, processed meat, white bread, and coffee. In this way, your stomach slowly begins to shrink, and you have a healthier life.
If you encounter any problems during the healing process, you should definitely contact the surgeon who performed the procedure.
Gastric Balloon Process
General
2-3 Hours
2 Days
5 Day
Gastric Balloon Cost in Turkey
- Free consultation
- 3 nights in a 5 star hotel in Istanbul
- Pre/post-operative testing
- Cost for laboratory
- Medication and Equipment
- All round VIP transfer
- 7/24 Support
- Assistants speak English
Application Process
To contact us, you need to fill out the form first.
After completing the form, our expert health consultants will contact you as soon as possible.
Our expert health consultants will ask for your photos to show to the doctor.
After examining the photos, your doctor will decide whether you are suitable for the operation and your operation process will be planned.
Gastric Balloon in Turkey FAQ
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Some patients may feel uncomfortable during this procedure, but in general, it is a painless procedure. After the procedure, your doctor will definitely give you painkillers, so you will relax.
No, this procedure isn’t risky. If you chose a reliable surgeon or a reliable clinic, then you won’t be faced with any problems.
A gastric balloon stays in the stomach for approximately 6-12 months, but this can vary from person to person. You need to talk about this with your surgeon.
The gastric balloon is a reliable process but like every surgery, there could be some risks such as stomachache or bursting the balloon. If you encounter any problems, please reach your surgeon.
You can come to Turkey for at least 2-3 days before the gastric balloon procedure.
It is recommended to stay in Turkey for at least 1-2 weeks in order not to face any problems after the procedure.
It varies from person to person but a person who has a balloon inside of her/his stomach can lose approximately 5-10 weight.
Patients who have a severe stomach ulcer, who have had part or all of their stomach removed, or who have a substantial gastric hernia should not undergo the gastric balloon procedure.
A plastic surgeon may put weight-loss intragastric balloons at a cosmetic surgery clinic, but it's more probable that you'll find an endoscopic or bariatric surgeon who is skilled in the procedure. Additionally, a general surgeon at a weight-loss facility might have received training in the operation.
This is a very difficult possibility because the balloon placed in the stomach is quite durable, you do not need to be afraid. If you are faced with such a situation, contact your doctor immediately. The doctor will check your stomach immediately.