WHAT IS A GASTRIC BALLOON?
Gastric balloon is one of the methods used in the treatment of obesity. It is a non-surgical, endoscopic procedure of placing a space-occupying balloon into the stomach. It does not leave any permanent scars, does not require hospitalization, and can provide an average loss of 20-25 kg, depending on the person.
WHO IS IT APPLIED TO?
1-Morbidobesity. In order to reduce the risk by providing 20-30 kg weight loss before surgery in patients who are planned to have surgery due to surgery, but who are at high risk for surgery;
2-For people who do not have the minimum weight required for obesity surgery;
3- It can be applied to people who are overweight and have failed to lose weight with other methods;
4- It can be applied to people who are not satisfied with their weight and have failed in other methods.
Will I GET ANESTHESIA?
4- It can be applied to people who are not satisfied with their weight and have failed in other methods. strong>
General anesthesia (complete sleep) is not necessary. However, it can be used in special cases.
NUTRITION AFTER GASTRIC BALLOON
-Plan your daily routine with three main meals and three snacks.
-When choosing the foods you will consume. Make sure that the protein content is high. (Meat and its derivatives, milk and dairy products, dried legumes.)
- Consume foods by checking their carbohydrate and fat contents. (Pastries, sherbet desserts, fried foods, creamy foods with sauce.)
-Pay attention to solid-liquid separation. Consume liquid at least 15 minutes after eating solid food.
-Be careful to chew your food very well and swallow it. (Chew at least 20 times.)
-Your eating time should be at least 20 minutes. Consuming your meals quickly will stimulate your feeling of pain and fullness.
-You should stay away from carbonated and caffeinated drinks. (Soda, cola, soda, etc.)
BALLOON TYPES
Stomach balloons are those that are simply inflated with liquid or air and are fixed. They can be classified as volumetric or adjustable volume ones.
500 milliliters of blue serum is generally used in balloons inflated with liquid. In case of leakage, the patient's urine will be colored green and it can be easily understood that the balloon is leaking. The balloon is visualized with ultrasonography at the control.
The balloon is inflated with air. balloons can be inflated further (500-750 milliliters). They do not create weight. It is not possible for the patient to understand the leakage situation. When you go for a check-up, the final status is determined by taking a direct abdominal X-ray and an image of the balloon.
HOW MUCH KIGH CAN BE LOST WITH A STOMACH BALLOON?
En It is a frequently asked question that does not have a definitive answer. Because, the weight to be lost after gastric balloon application varies from person to person. While there may be people who lose 3 kilos with a gastric balloon, there are others who lose 30 kilos. People who lose 3 kilos are usually people who do not make any effort, leave all their expectations to the balloon and have the balloon removed early.
How many kilos can be lost with a gastric balloon? Another factor that determines the answer to the question is the person's weight when having the balloon inserted. If the individual with the balloon inserted weighs 180 kilos, losing 20 kilos may even be considered small, but for someone who weighs 80 kilos, it may be considered a weight loss above the expected weight.
The type of balloon is also partially effective in weight loss. Although scientific studies indicate that there is no difference between liquid and air balloons in terms of weight loss, the targeted weight loss can be easily achieved if liquid balloons are filled with 500 milliliters.
The volume of the balloon is also effective in weight loss. Both raw liquid and air balloons are inflated to different volumes. While liquid balloons are generally inflated with 400-500 milliliters, air balloons are inflated with 500-750 milliliters. The larger the balloon volume, the more weight loss it can provide. However; A situation that should be taken into consideration is that the larger the volume, the higher the risk of balloon-related gagging complaints, reflux complaints, and stomach ulcers.
The most important of all these factors is that the person understands the balloon application with a realistic approach and everything is done with the balloon. And it is important not to wait from the doctor. This process. It is a process that the doctor, the patient and the dietitian will carry out together and success will be high with good harmony.
Stomach balloons are balloons made of silicone and can be inflated with liquid or air. After gastric balloons are applied to a patient, they are punctured in the stomach and the liquid or air inside is emptied and taken out. The balloon taken out is thrown away. Balloons were not substances that had harmful effects on the stomach. r. However, when left in the stomach for a long time, they may cause ulcer-like wounds in the stomach over time due to pressure and contact effects.
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