In a word: very.
Gastric balloons are a well-respected method of medical weight loss in the UK, utilised by consultant surgeons and gastric enterologists alike for their patients. With obesity on the rise, this non-surgical and temporary weight loss method assists patients by helping them feel fuller for longer. This is accomplished by occupying 60% of the stomach, delaying gastric emptying, and repressing the hunger hormone (ghrelin).
If used properly, a gastric balloon is an incredibly useful tool for weight loss and one that we are happy to be CQC registered providers of.
Weight Loss Expectations
There are several models of gastric balloon available in the UK. At Allure we specialise in placing the Orbera 365 and the BiB. In respect to weight loss, patients can typically expect an average reduction of around 10 – 18% of their body weight. Every patient is different and success depends on a variety of factors, including overall dedication to the Allure Weightloss Programme.
The two gastric balloons differ most drastically in length of placement. The Orbera 365 requires an endoscopic procedure at placement and removal. There is also a matter of the gastric balloon recovery diet where for a few days you will have to maintain a liquid diet before moving on to soft foods while you recover.
All medical weight loss procedures with Allure are accompanied by a celebrated aftercare program. To be considered eligible for a balloon placement, patients must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30.
Gastric balloons should be treated as a tool to support weight loss and must be worked with for optimum results. A gastric balloon procedure facilitates the chance for lifestyle changes so that when patients have their gastric balloon removed they are equipped to continue and maintain weight loss.
Alternative Medical Weight Loss
If you were looking for a longer lasting solution, weight loss surgery may be for you. Although some consider it much more ‘drastic’ than a gastric balloon, that is because bariatric surgery is non-reversible. At Allure we offer the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and mini gastric bypass. With these procedures a patient can typically expect to lose around 70% of their excess weight as measured over a two year period.
This not only allows patients to lose weight quickly and mitigate the risks of obesity related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure, but allows patients to benefit from their surgery for the rest of their lives.
Allure Patient Testimonials
Don’t just take it from us: discover what Allure patients have to say about their weight loss balloon in our client testimonials.
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Gastric balloons are a fantastic way to lose weight. Kickstart your journey by getting in touch with the Allure weight loss team today.
