IF YOU HAVE A BMI < 30 AND TRADITIONAL METHODS HAVE NOT WORKED FOR YOU THEN THE GASTRIC BALLOON MAY BE AN IDEAL OPTION.
The Gastric Balloon Indications in Lebanon are:
The Gastric Balloon may be the ideal solution for you if you:
- Are at least 18 years of age and older
- Have a history of demonstrated failure in maintaining weight loss with traditional weight loss methods and if you do not meet the criteria for weight loss surgery but wish to achieve weight loss for health or and/aesthetic reasons
- Have a BMI >27 and need to lose weight in order to reduce your risk for surgical procedures such as joint replacement or back surgery
- Are not currently pregnant and have no intention of becoming pregnant in the 12 months following Gastric Balloon placement
- Have not had previous bariatric surgery, intestinal obstruction, or adhesive bowel problems
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DISCLAIMER: Bariatric surgery does not provide sustained weight loss results without appropriate follow up with a specialized team and lifestyle modifications. Please refer to our TERMS OF USE section.
The Gastric Balloon is not indicated if:
- Have a BMI of <27, or if you suffer from CHRONIC (long period) overweight
- Have unresolved eating disorders such as bulimia
- Have inflammatory disease of the GI tract including esophagitis, gastric ulceration, duodenal ulceration, or specific inflammation such as Crohn’s disease
- Have potential upper gastrointestinal bleeding such as esophageal or gastric varices
- Have congenital or acquired abnormalities of the G.I. tract such as large hiatus hernia
- Are emotionally unstable or exhibit psychological characteristics that may interfere with compliance with the Gastric Balloon
- Have had previous open abdominal surgery or bowel surgery
Important Notice
The Gastric Balloon may be useful for people who are considered too overweight and at increased risk for surgical procedures such as joint replacement or other bariatric surgery. The pre-operative use of the Gastric Balloon to successfully reduce weight may help reduce the risks associated with surgical procedures on overweight patients.
The amount of weight lost depends both on the feeling of fullness caused by the Gastric Balloon and on the patient’s motivation and commitment to a new lifestyle and eating habits. It is important to understand the advantages, disadvantages, and potential risks involved.