The most important difference of the swallowable gastric balloon is that it can be inserted without endoscopy and anesthesia. The balloon is in the shape of a pill attached to a thin tube. The position of the swallowed balloon with the help of water is controlled by the doctor with the help of X-rays. After making sure that it is well placed, the balloon is filled with a special liquid with the help of a catheter, and the catheter is slowly withdrawn. The entire procedure takes 15 minutes. The balloon remains in the stomach for 4 to 6 months and then is eliminated from the body by itself. Thanks to the swallowable gastric balloon, there is less feeling of fullness because less food is eaten, and so weight is lost.
For whom can the swallowable gastric balloon be used?
- Body mass index over 27
- between the ages of 18 and 65
- who have been on a diet before but were not successful are not pregnant
- No excessive alcohol consumption
What should be the diet after the application of a swallowable gastric balloon?
After the administration of the swallowable gastric balloon, only liquid should be consumed for 3 days. After that, a slow transition to semi-solid food should be made. After an average of 2 weeks, a complete transition to solid food is possible.
- The food portions should be reduced.
- Food should be consumed in the form of small bites.
- Liquid intake should be done between meals.
- Fatty foods should not be consumed.
