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Gastric Balloon (Non Surgical)

The gastric balloon procedure is a non-surgical procedure related to obesity or weight loss in which a medical balloon is inserted into the stomach to temporarily reduce the capacity of the stomach. This will help the patient to follow a diet without encountering any problems.

Due to the advancement of technologies used in bariatric operations, the operation has become more reliable and the recovery periods faster.  

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We provide a well-rounded team of doctors with years of experience in the field of bariatric surgeries who will provide you   quality and professional medical treatment.

Gastric Balloon Before And After

Our doctors  have extensive knowledge of anatomy and years of experience in the field of aesthetics. For this reason, you can achieve the best results in our clinic.

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Why Make A Gastric Balloon?

  • There are several reasons that lead to having a gastric balloon performed, and here are some of the important reasons:

  • Difficulty breathing.

  • High blood pressure.

  • High cholesterol level.

  • Chronic knee, waist and joint pain.

  • Psychological factors due to body shape.

  • Our doctors take each case into consideration and offer a treatment adapted to each situation encountered. And we provide preoperative examination to ensure the health of our patients.

What Should You Do Before The Gastric Balloon Procedure?

Here are some instructions to consider before the gastric balloon procedure to ensure the best results after the operation:

  • Any drug consumed should be informed to doctors.

  • Any chronic disease must be informed to the doctors.

  • If the patient smokes or drinks, alcohol should be stopped before two weeks after the operation.

  • Any allergies due to medical products must be known.

  • Stop using aspirin, painkillers, herbal supplements, vitamins for two weeks before the operation.

And all the examinations regarding gastric balloon operation will be done by the doctors to ensure the health of the patient.

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During The Gastric Balloon

The gastric balloon is a medical balloon that will be inserted into the stomach by oral endoscopy. And he will be monitored by an ultrasound machine until the balloon is installed in the stomach. Then, through a medical tube, the balloon will be charged with saline solution. This is a half hour session. The patient will be under local anesthesia. 

  • The patient will stay overnight in the hospital for medical observation.

  • The patient must stay four days in Istanbul

  • After six months, the patient will return to remove the balloon.

  • After Gastric Balloon Procedure

After Gastric Balloon Procedure

Here are some important instructions to follow after the gastric balloon procedure:

  • International Plus will provide you with a specialized diet for bariatric procedures. This diet should be followed to ensure the best result after the operation.

  • The first 7 days after the operation, your diet will consist of sugar-free and non-carbonated products.

  • Then, for the next three weeks, your diet will consist of pureed food and then gradually return to regular food after the fourth week.

  • You should take medicines prescribed by doctors at regular and specified times.

  • Intense sports activities should be avoided during the first month of the operation.

  • Smoking and alcohol should be avoided.

Note: There will be feelings of swelling and tangling after the operation, and this is a reasonable result, and you will be given painkillers, and they will disappear for the first few days after the procedure.

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