How is the Gastric Balloon Inserted?

It is not a surgical method. The procedure is performed under anesthesia, after the patient is completely asleep, accompanied by endoscopy. First, the inner surface of the stomach is examined. After it is seen that there is no obstacle to placing the balloon in the stomach, the balloon is placed with the help of the endoscope and inflated with air or liquid to a certain extent according to the characteristics of the balloon. There are various balloon models that serve the same purpose, depending on the length of stay in the stomach and the adjustable amount of liquid in the balloon. Your doctor who will perform the procedure will inform you in detail about this. You should stop eating 12 hours before the procedure and stop fluid intake 6 hours before the procedure. It is extremely important to comply with this, as nausea may occur after the balloon is inflated. The process takes about 20 minutes. After the procedure, you will be under observation for 1-2 hours, then you can go home. Since this procedure will be performed under anesthesia, you will not be able to drive that day afterwards. With gastric balloon, effective weight loss can be achieved, although not as much as surgical methods.