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Intragastric Balloon procedure at Pune and Mumbai

An intragastric balloon is a newer kind of weight-loss procedure. A saline-filled silicone balloon is placed in your stomach, which helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat. It also makes you feel fuller faster.<br>This procedure is an option if youu2019re overweight or obese, and diet and exercise havenu2019t worked for you.<br>Like other weight-loss procedures, an intragastric balloon requires commitment to a healthier lifestyle. You need to make permanent healthy changes to your diet and get regular exercise to help ensure the long-term success of the intragastric balloon procedure.<br>

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Intragastric Balloon procedure at Pune and Mumbai

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  1. Intragastric BalloonProcedure at Pune and Mumbai www.obesityasia.com

  2. what is intragastric balloonProcedure Intragastric balloon is a weight-loss procedure to treat obesity. It can be successful in patients who have been not been able to lose weight through traditional methods such as dieting or exercise. During the procedure, the balloon is implanted into the stomach through your mouth using an endoscope. The balloon is filled with saline to fill space in the stomach, giving you the feeling of fullness with less food. The implant is temporary and does not alter youranatomy. www.obesityasia.com

  3. Why it'sdone • The placement of an intragastric balloon helps you lose weight. Weight loss can lower your risk of potentially serious weight-related health problems, suchas: • Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) • Heart disease orstroke • High bloodpressure • Obstructive sleepapnea • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) • Type 2diabetes www.obesityasia.com

  4. How it isdone

  5. Who it’sfor • Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and40. • You’re willing to commit to healthy lifestyle changes and regular medical follow-up, as well as to participate in behavioraltherapy. • You have not had any previous stomach or esophageal surgery. www.obesityasia.com

  6. Results An intragastric balloon can make you feel more full faster than you normally would when eating, which often means you'll eat less. One reason why may be that the intragastric balloon slows down the time it takes to empty the stomach. Another reason may be that the balloon seems to change levels of hormones that control appetite. The amount of weight you lose also depends on how much you can changeyour lifestyle habits including diet andexercise Loss of about 10 to 15 percent of body weight is typical during the six months following intragastric balloon placement. In a randomized clinical trial with 255 adults with a BMI between 30 and 40, people who had the intragastric balloon procedure along with behavioral therapy lost 29 percent of their excess weight, compared to 14 percent in a group that received behavioral therapyalone. www.obesityasia.com

  7. Meet Dr Shashank Shah- Best Bariatric Surgeon in India Located inPune M.B.B.S., M.S., FAIS, Honorary FMAS, HonoraryFIAGES, Honorary FALS,Honorary FMBS, Dip. Visiting Prof. France, Medical Council Reg. No.61837 Holds many worldrecords www.obesityasia.com

  8. For obesity related problems Thankyou Visit us onwww.obesityasia.com +91-7277557755 +91-9021912223 drshashankshah@rediffmail.com

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