About the treatment

The intragastric balloon technique is a weight loss option which has become an effective method of achieving significant weight reduction in obese people. It is performed on people with a high BMI of 30 – 40. One or more intragastric balloons can be placed in the stomach using endoscopic procedures under mild sedation. Once the person is comfortable the procedure begins. A saline-filled silicone balloon is placed in the stomach, which allows the clients to sense fullness and ultimately reduce their food intake. Intragastric balloon procedure makes person feel completely satisfied outside by being an obstacle to food consumption, decreasing intragastric volume, and delaying gastric emptying making a person feel full for a longer duration. Additionally, signals are transmitted centrally through the vagal nerves by activated gastric stretching receptors. The intragastric balloon permits an early feeling of satiety, which is a consequence of gastric distention. This procedure is an option if the person is overweight or obese, and diet and exercise haven’t worked for him.