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Intragastric
Balloon.
Over 35,000+ Successful Bariatric Surgeries Performed Over 14 Years
We at Universal Medical Group in Tijuana, Mexico provide the gastric balloon as a surgical weight loss procedure. This minimally invasive procedure is for patients with overweight or grade I obesity who want to lose between 30 and 45 pounds without bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass or gastric sleeve. Our seasoned doctors perform the operation by pushing a balloon into your stomach to halve or third your stomach capacity, depending on your body type. The treatment is performed in our cutting edge clinic in Tijuana.
What Is a Gastric Balloon Procedure?
The gastric balloon procedure involves inserting a saline-filled silicone balloon into your stomach. This balloon helps you feel full more quickly, reducing your food intake. On average, the stomach holds around 1.5 liters of volume, and the balloon will take up about half of that space once it’s filled with saline solution.
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What Is a Gastric Balloon Procedure?
Benefits of the Gastric Balloon Procedure
Benefits of the Gastric Balloon Procedure
- Non-surgical: There are no cuts or stitches.
- Inevitable: Balloon can be removed once you lose weight.
- Minimum recovery: Most patients are back at work in a few days.
- Good outcomes: Patients lose 30-45 lbs in 6-8 months.
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What is the Weight Loss Expected After Intragastric Balloon?
Weight loss outcomes vary based on factors such as pre-surgery BMI and lifestyle adherence. Patients can expect significant changes within 6 months, with average excess weight loss between 50% and 70% over the long term. Notably, many patients also experience resolution or improvement of obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Lose
30-50Lbs
First 25 days after sugery.
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What is the Weight Loss Expected After Intragastric Balloon?
After Gastric Balloon Placement
After the procedure, you will stay overnight at our facility for monitoring. Recovery involves a gradual transition diet, starting with liquids and progressing to solid foods over two weeks. Most patients resume normal activities within 3 days.
Life After Gastric Balloon Placement
You will be full faster and eat less when the balloon is on. We will work with you to start eating right and lifestyle change over the long term. The balloon usually comes out at around 6–8 months and adhering to new dietary routine is important for weight loss maintenance.
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Life After Gastric Balloon Placement
Candidates for Gastric Balloon
Candidates for Gastric Balloon
This procedure is ideal for patients with a BMI between 27 and 35 who are committed to making lifestyle changes. It is especially recommended for those who want to avoid the risks and recovery associated with more invasive bariatric surgeries.
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