Gastric Balloon In India

Between 28 to 56 pounds on average. Independent clinical trials carried out around the world, involving many thousands of volunteers, have shown that the average weight loss is approximately 42 pounds, this is based on clinical trial data that is widely available in the public domain.

No clinic or hospital can guarantee, exactly how much weight you will lose, however, you can be reassured that the vast majority of people working ‘with’ their gastric balloon: i.e. using it as intended; as a tool to assist you, often when all other methods have failed, will lose an average of approximately 42 pounds (19kg) this applies to over 90% of those surveyed in global clinical trials and is also borne out with our own experience at the Cosmetic and Obesity Surgery Hospital India.

We use the industry standard ALLERGAN (BIB) Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon, not cheaper variations. The ALLERGAN balloon, as well as being the best quality gastric balloon available, is the most widely used gastric balloon in India and around the world, with the most clinical trials and data recorded in relation to safety and effectiveness.

Absolutely not, on the contrary, if you choose carefully, choosing to have your gastric balloon abroad at the Cosmetic and Obesity Surgery Hospital India assures you of the highest professional standards and the highest clinical standards available at superb prices offering large cost savings – with zero compromise on quality or care. It’s a win – win situation for you: the best quality and service, at the best price. If you do your homework, you will see that in many ways it is safer to have your procedure abroad, if you choose your destination wisely.

In the global clinical trials we mentioned earlier, all of the participants were followed up 12 months after the removal of their gastric balloons and the findings were that 87% of people had kept off the initial amount of weight lost with a significant percentage of people going on to lose even more weight once their gastric balloon had been removed. This has also been our experience with EWLC clients.

We provide the same form of the Gastric Balloon after care as all major clinics, this takes the form of open ended contact, and access to our professional team (both via email and our freephone support service) and through dietary and nutritional advice and review and weight loss monitoring. This after care service is available throughout the 6 month duration of your gastric balloon and for a further 6 months after balloon extraction. We are here to help you every step of the way, in your efforts to achieve your weight loss goals.

The gastric balloon means that you do not have to undergo surgery, which can be risky. You are not treated as an in-patient which means a quick procedure followed by a short recovery period. You can return to work very quickly. The balloon means that you will have to eat smaller portions, although you can a wide range of foods. Try to avoid high fat, sugary foods as these can make you feel nauseous.

In terms of weight loss you are looking at, on average, 35-40% weight loss following this procedure. It can also improve any obesity-related conditions such as sleep apnoea, high blood pressure, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and arthritis. Another benefit is that you do not have to take a daily nutritional supplement.

This is the ‘million dollar’ question everyone wants an answer to, the fact is that weight loss results will vary from client to client, the amount of weight lost will depend on a variety of factors. Your gastric band will be adjusted according to your stomach anatomy and the amount of weight you need / want to lose. Of course a large degree of the success you achieve will be directly related to how closely you work with your gastric band and adopt new lifestyle and healthy eating habits. There is no such thing as a miracle cure for obesity, but the gastric band is a very popular method and has helped over 600,000 people to change their lives completely. Weight loss of approximately two to three pounds a week in the first year after the operation is likely, but one pound a week is also normal; it all depends on your food intake. The average total weight loss with most clients is between 6 to 15 stones (84lbs/38kg to 210lbs/95kgs) spread over 1 to 3 years

The gastric band surgery is performed laparoscopically, patients typically spend one to 3 days at our clinic after their procedure. Most people can return to work approximately 1 week after their procedure.

Yes, the procedure is designed to be reversible.

The gastric band will help you to eat much less and also feel full quicker, working in two ways; firstly by reducing the capacity of your stomach and second by increasing the time it takes food to travel through your digestive system. For example, after a small meal, you should feel full. If you follow the nutritional guidelines when choosing your food and you chew it well, you should not feel hungry or deprived. Remember that the gastric band should be regarded as a tool to help you change your eating habits and your relationship with food.

It is normal for clients to need one or perhaps two band adjustments within the first year and less in years two and three, depending on the individual case.

Adjustments are performed quickly and easily using a very thin needle to inject or withdraw saline solution from your band via your access port. This can be done quickly in an office setting or can be carried with the X-ray assistance (using flouroscopy) at one of our partner clinics near you. Most adjustments take only a few minutes and patients report that they are virtually painless.

You can eat most foods that don’t cause you discomfort. Because you can only eat a little food at any given time, it is important that you include foods that are rich in vital and important vitamins and nutrients, foods such as those recommended by your surgeon and/or nutritionist. If you eat foods that contain lots of sugar and fat or drink liquids full of empty calories (beer/wine/cider, spirits), milkshakes, ice-cream, liquidised Mars bars, etc. the effect of the gastric band may be greatly reduced or even cancelled out completely.

If you are trying to become pregnant, you will normally find it easier once you have lost weight as your menstrual cycle will most likely become more regular. Also, if you need to eat more while you are pregnant, the band can be loosened. After pregnancy, the band may be tightened again so that you can resume your weight loss.

Yes, this is very important! As it is possible that you may not get enough essential vitamins and minerals from three small meals a day, which could in turn create health related problems.

You should not have any activity restrictions based on your access port. Your access port is placed under the skin in the abdominal wall area, and once the incisions have healed the access port should not cause you any discomfort or limit any physical exercise. The only sensation you should experience from the your port will normally only occur if you have a band adjustment.

Alcohol has a high number of ‘dead’ calories and it can rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals, so it is never recommended as a healthy option. However, an occasional glass of wine or beer, or other alcoholic drink, should not significantly affect your weight loss.

Problems that can arise, from time to time (albeit rarely), are ‘band slippage’ and ‘port detachment’ these rare occurrences can be easily rectified and in these circumstances corrective procedure(s) would be carried out at our clinic.

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