Gastric Balloon
What is the Gastric Balloon?
The gastric balloon is a small silicone balloon that is filled with saline (salt water). When filled it is about the size of asmall orange and occupies about half of your stomach. The balloon is usually filled with between 450 and 600ml but this can vary from person to person.
Type of balloon we use
We use the longest established type of gastric balloon. There is a 6 months version called (Medsil) and a longer term 12 months version called (Spatz 3). These balloons have been used safely across the world in over 250,000 people.
- One of the attractions of the balloon is that it is a non surgical procedure. As such you not require a general anaesthetic.
- The balloon is placed and removed during a short hospital visit – usually you’ll be with us for about 3 hours only.
- It is an endoscopic procedure which means that it is done through the mouth. Unlike surgery, there is no cutting of the stomach.
How much weight will I lose with a balloon?
Our experience shows that a gastric balloon procedure typically results in a 2-3 stone weight loss over the first 6 months that the balloon is in place, although some have successfully lost as much more. We expect 70-80% of your weight loss to happen in the first 3 months, after which your weight loss slows down or flattens and the balloon plays a more supportive role in helping you to maintain your new weight.
The weight you lose will depend on your starting weight and how well you adapt to the new eating habits the balloon can encourage. There are no miracles in weight loss, as you well know, so it’s important to stay disciplined and focused for good long term results.This is why the nutritional and physical activity aspects of our support plan are so important for long term success.
Health Benefits of the Sleeve
In addition to weight loss, gastric balloon patients can also experience any of the wide range of health benefits associated with weight loss. Improvements can be seen with the following conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Sleep apnoea
- Back pain and arthritis
- Self esteem
Our balloon packages
At Healthier Weight we provide a fixed price quotation that includes your support package. This means that you can proceed with the peace of mind that there will be nothing more to pay.Your fixed price will depend upon the type of balloon you have and the location where your balloon is done.With your quotation you will receive details of the comprehensive support package you will benefit from as a Healthier Weight patient.Here are just some of the features of our package:
- We only use the established BIB and Orbera 365 balloon devices
- 6 month support after your balloon is removed
- Online behavioural support programme that you can follow from your own home or when you are on the move
- Nutritional and medical support to help you change your relationship with food
- High quality private hospitals that are specialist in weight loss procedures
- Clinic support with our weight loss nursing and support team
- Frequent telephone contact from our team
- Emergency helpline and online forum for added support
GASTRIC SLEEVE
Plan Features
- Airport, hotel, hospital VIP Transfer
- 3 night hotel accomodation
- 4 day stay at hospital
- Initial Consultation- X-ray, ultrasound
- (Consist of Preoperative Examinations including but not limited to Anaesthetist Examination, Internal Medicine, Chest Disease Examination, Psychiatry Examination, Weight Loss planning consultation, Endoscopy Procedure)
- Providing medicines
- 1 year doctor support
- 1 year dietician support
- 24/7 helpline
GASTRIC BALLOON
Plan Features
- Airport, hotel, hospital VIP Transfer
- Installation and removal of Gastric Balloon by surgeon and his team at the endoscopy unit by sedation
- 2 night hotel accomodation
- 1 year doctor support
- 1 year dietician support
- 24/7 helpline
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6 Month : 1.250 £
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12 Month : 2.250 £
GASTRIC BYPASS
Plan Features
- Airport, hotel, hospital VIP Transfer
- 3 night hotel accomodation
- 4 day stay at hospital
- Initial Consultation- X-ray, ultrasound
- (Consist of Preoperative Examinations including but not limited to Anaesthetist Examination, Internal Medicine, Chest Disease Examination, Psychiatry Examination, Weight Loss planning consultation, Endoscopy Procedure)
- Providing medicines
- 1 year doctor support
- 1 year dietician support
- 24/7 helpline
REVISION SURGERY
Plan Features
- Airport, hotel, hospital VIP Transfer
- 3 night hotel accomodation
- 4 day stay at hospital
- Initial Consultation- X-ray, ultrasound
- (Consist of Preoperative Examinations including but not limited to Anaesthetist Examination, Internal Medicine, Chest Disease examination, Psychiatry Examination, Weight Loss planning consultation, Endoscopy Procedure)
- Providing medicines
- 1 year doctor support
- 1 year dietician support
- 24/7 helpline