Weighty Wednesdays with Dr Muffi: Intragastric balloon aids weight loss
Weighty Wednesdays with Dr Muffi: Intragastric balloon aids weight loss
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The BIB or Bioenteric Intragastric Balloon has proven to be especially effective in people who have failed to lose or maintain weight consistently with diets and exercise. It is a non-surgical temporary method for weight loss for people who want to lose from five to 20 kgs. It is also an option for people who are at high risk or unfit for surgery due to medical reasons. It is also considered as a first step for patients who are super super obese.
>>u00a0The 20 mins procedure involves endoscopic insertion of silicon saline filled balloon in the stomach for a period of six months.
>>u00a0It gives a feeling of satiety, lack of hunger, leading to decreased consumption, thus aiding in weight loss.
>>u00a0For the first few days you will experience abdominal discomfort as your stomach learns to cope with the balloon.
>>u00a0Once the balloon is removed, it is advisable to continue a balanced eating programme, to ensure the success of the procedure.
At CODS, we can share quite a few success stories with the balloon. Hansraj, 182 kilos suffered from cardiac failure, sleep apnea, kidney problems, diabetes and high BP was a high risk patient, so we suggested a balloon insertion and he lost 40 kilos in six months!
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