An intragastric balloon is a newer kind of weight-loss procedure. A saline-filled silicone balloon is placed in your stomach, which helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat. It also makes you feel fuller faster. This procedure is an option if you’re overweight or obese, and diet and exercise haven’t worked for you.
Like other weight-loss procedures, an intragastric balloon requires commitment to a healthier lifestyle. You need to make permanent healthy changes to your diet and get regular exercise to help ensure the long-term success of the intragastric balloon procedure.
The placement of an intragastric balloon helps you lose weight. Weight loss can lower your risk of potentially serious weight-related health problems, such as:
An intragastric balloon and other weight-loss procedures or surgeries are typically done only after you’ve tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
The weight loss balloon, a temporary and non-surgical option for managing weight, is strategically designed to remain in the stomach for a duration of six months. Throughout this period, individuals typically participate in a comprehensive treatment program tailored to their needs and weight loss goals. When the predetermined treatment program concludes or upon the recommendation of a medical professional, the weight loss balloon can be safely removed.
This removal process is a relatively simple procedure, requiring approximately 20 minutes and following a protocol akin to the initial placement of the balloon. The straightforward nature of the removal contributes to the appeal of this non-permanent weight loss solution, offering individuals both a time-limited intervention and a smooth transition out of the treatment when deemed appropriate by their healthcare team.
If your doctor recommends losing weight before a planned surgery, such as joint replacement, or to assist with fertility, a gastric balloon can help you achieve the desired weight in a relatively short period of time.
The cost for placing and removing the gastric balloon is not usually covered by health insurance. Check with your health insurance plan or your regional Medicare office to find out if your policy covers the intragastric balloon and insertion procedure.
If you’re ready to feel healthy again, we’re ready to help you. You may have insurance coverage available to help cover the cost of surgery. Start the insurance verification process now
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