Gastric Balloon: Simple and Effective Operation

Gastric balloon is an operation for obese patients to lose weight. In this operation, a soft balloon filled with water or air is placed in the patient’s stomach. It is applied with endoscopic devices under sedation and takes 15-20 minutes. Hospitalization is not necessary. Gastric balloon helps to lose weight by limiting how much the patient can eat and making the person feel fuller faster. It is eligible for patients who have 30-40 BMI and did not have a stomach operation before.