About the treatment

The Orbera weight loss balloon is a non-surgical option for people with a BMI of  30 to 40 Firstly, a diagnostic endoscopy is done to ensure that it is safe to perform the procedure. Once the person is mildly sedated and comfortable the procedure begins. The deflated gastric balloon is inserted through the esophagus and into the person stomach. A syringe is then used to fill the balloon, with a sterile saline solution, to about the size of a grapefruit. For the next six months, the Orbera balloon is inside the client’s stomach reducing the amount person can eat, and retraining his brain to anticipate when his stomach is full. It’s during this time that open and constant communication with person’s support team is crucial to maximizing the benefits of Orbera. This means regular face-to-face sessions with the treatment team, dietician, fitness trainer, psychologist and doctor. During these first six months, a person can lose up to 20 to 50 pounds.