A gastric balloon is a silicone balloon that is placed in the stomach by endoscopy and is injected into the stomach by injecting air or liquid to fill the stomach. Since the patient is under sedation, he never hears the procedure, does not feel pain.

To Whom Will the Gastric Balloon be Inserted?

Gastric balloon can be applied to people who do not prefer to get rid of their excess weight by surgical operation, who are in the metabolically risky category to have this type of operation, and who cannot lose weight by doing sports or dieting. It also motivates people who are overweight or in the obesity category to start losing weight in a short time. Gastric balloon, which is applied as an alternative to bariatric surgery, is a more preferable and easy method for individuals who want to get rid of obesity.

Is Gastric Balloon Surgically Attached?

Gastric balloon is a much easier method than surgery used in weight loss treatments. After eight hours of fasting, the patient will sleep with sedation for 15-20 minutes, and the gastric balloon will be placed into the stomach under the guidance of endoscopy. The gastric balloon is not surgically placed. Endoscopic procedure is not a surgical procedure. Then, saline colored with methylene blue is added to the balloon placed, depending on the type of balloon, and normal room air will be added if it is an air balloon.