1) What is a smart gastric balloon? What is the difference from other gastric balloons? Allurion ellipse gastric balloon is a soft balloon with herbal content that is placed in your stomach. Its difference from other balloons is that it does not require endoscopy and anesthesia to be placed in the stomach. The process takes 10-15 minutes at most. Under the supervision of a doctor, you swallow the balloon as a capsule. The balloon is inflated while it is in the stomach and the balloon remains in the stomach for approximately 16 weeks.
2) How does the balloon help you lose weight? The balloon takes up space in the stomach and gives you a constant feeling of fullness. It also delays gastric emptying and provides a longer feeling of fullness. Since there is less room for food in the stomach, you now consume smaller portions.
3) How much weight will I lose after this procedure? You will lose 10-15% of your total body weight in approximately 16 weeks with the balloon. However, many patients can lose more weight, and it depends on you. The highest weight ever lost is 48 kg.
4) What happens on the placement day? The patient swallows the capsule containing the deflated balloon together with the thin filling string. After it is confirmed that the balloon is in the stomach via x-ray, the balloon is filled with 550 ml of special liquid through a thin filling rope. A second x-ray is taken to make sure the balloon is completely filled in the stomach. Then, the thin filling rope is pulled with a light movement and the process is terminated. It does not require hospitalization and the procedure takes at least 15 minutes.
5) Is it easy to swallow the balloon? If you have problems swallowing the balloon, your doctor can help you by pushing the tube with a thin wire.
6)What are the possible side effects after the balloon? Some patients experience nausea, cramps, and rarely vomiting after taking honey. To prevent this from happening, stomach medications are started a week before, and these problems are minimized by drinking a strong anti-nausea tablet 4 hours before the procedure. In a very small group of patients, these complaints can last up to 48 hours and this can be resolved with medications.
7) How long does it take to return to normal activities after the balloon? Most patients can return to normal activities within a day or two after receiving doctor's approval.
8) What are the dietary restrictions? There are some special dietary restrictions that must be followed while getting used to the balloon before and during the first week after the application. They have tings. The weeks following implementation are the perfect time to start making changes to the way you eat. You don't need to suddenly make huge changes to eat healthier. You can set small goals for yourself and change your habits little by little.
9) How to remove the balloon? After the balloon spends approximately 16 weeks in your stomach, the timed release valve opens, allowing the balloon to deflate and be removed from your body naturally through your digestive system without the need for any removal procedure.
10) What will happen after the balloon comes out? After this program is completed, you should continue your healthy lifestyle habits. The aim is to switch to a healthier and new lifestyle and nutrition.
11) Can I exercise with a balloon and will I feel the balloon? Although some patients may feel the balloon at the beginning of their journey, most of the time they get used to the balloon and often forget that it is there.
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