The gastric balloon is a temporary means of weight loss. The gastric balloon in Tunisia is ideal for people who have not been able to achieve weight loss despite nutritional support.
People eligible for the gastric balloon are overweight (BMI>=27) or obese (BMI 30-35) with an ineffective diet unfortunately.
Who is the gastric balloon pose Tunisia?
It is a non-surgical procedure indicated in the first place to a man who has an overweight of 20 to 50% compared to his weight. This represents a weight loss of 10 to 25 kg depending on the type of balloon placed in the stomach cavity.
Often, the patient has already followed one or more diets, medically supervised by a nutritionist and whose results would be satisfactory or lasting.
What are the gastric balloon models in Tunisia?
- The model to choose depends on several criteria:
- The weight needed to lose;
- The patient’s health profile;
- The patient’s wishes and needs too!
- All this will be discussed with the surgeon!
Operation of the gastric balloon in Tunisia
The gastric balloon in Tunisia allows a temporary reduction of the gastric volume. This reduction in volume leads to a very rapid feeling of satiety. To place a gastric balloon, it does not require invasive surgery (no healing, no stitches, no scars either).
It is also important to know that this is not an easy way to lose weight, or a miracle intervention.
The patient must also commit to changing their diet and engaging in appropriate physical activity.
Note: for gastric balloon placement, consult with the dietitian, physical activity coach and surgeon.
Also, a blood test is necessary and then take a treatment 1 week before the intervention.
What are the methods for placing a gastric balloon in Tunisia?
The gastric balloon in Tunisia is inserted through the mouth then the esophagus and then inflated into the stomach under local anesthesia (the first method = gastric fibroscopy method).
The second method is to swallow it in the form of a pill then inflated into the stomach (without anesthesia) using a catheter and saltwater-based physiological liquid sterile.
The set-up time does not exceed 30 minutes.
The patient will be hospitalized one night and well monitored at the clinic before he or she returns home.
How to eat with a gastric balloon?
Eat very slowly and allow 30 to 45 minutes for a meal. When you eat, put small amounts on the plate and cut small pieces. Also, when you chew, try to puree your food. Once the bite is swallowed, wait 20 seconds to avoid vomiting. Soft drinks and effervescent drugs are prohibited. Also, avoid drinking during meals, this causes vomiting.
For the evening, you will have to respect the deadline of 2 hours without eating or drinking before lying down to avoid reflux at night. Finally, exercise regularly every day for about 30 minutes a day.
Gastric balloon Tunisia , the preoperative consultation.
The gastric balloon placement is preceded by a high endoscopy that allows the surgeon to verify the absence of pre-existing pathology which may be a contraindication for placing the medical device.
A preoperative check-up is possible in accordance with the requirements.
It is strongly recommended that the patient stop smoking tobacco for 1 month before and 1 month after surgery. In addition, no aspirin-containing medication should be taken during the 10 days preceding the procedure.
Gastric balloon Tunisia , the unfolding.
The surgeon, introduces the deflated balloon to the stomach using an endoscope before filling the balloon with a saline solution containing blue dye in order to detect a possible leak of the balloon observed by abnormal urine coloration.
The introduction of the lubricated balloon, takes place under digital control on the upper aero-digestive junction then it would slowly descend to the fundus, under endoscopic control.
The medical device is then removed after 6 months of application, during which time the patient will follow a specific diet.
In fact, the date of extraction of the gastric balloon depends on the duration of its use. The extraction of this device is carried out by endoscopy.
Often, the gastric balloon is placed for an average of 10 minutes under local anesthesia and as part of an outpatient clinic.
Gastric balloon Tunisia , the surgical suites.
- For 4 weeks, the feed must be moulded or liquid before tightening the ring that will allow a solid feeding.
- Food intake, should be divided into 3 meals with possibly 1 to 2 snacks.
- A residue-free diet for a few days and a liquid diet associated with prokinetics.
- The patient should drink outside of meals, vary the diet, eat in small pieces and chew well.
- A liquid diet or short fasting would be offered immediately after the gastric balloon is placed.
Complications after gastric balloon placement in Tunisia
During the placement or removal of the balloon bleeding may also appear perforations of the esophagus.
- It may be that the first days he has nausea and vomiting, no worries! They disappear very quickly.
- It is possible to have back pain, or feel a heaviness in the abdomen.
Also, gastric reflux is often reported.
Possible indigestion, or weakness of the ball but rarely reported.
Finally, if you wish to place a gastric balloon, do not hesitate to contact us, our clinicians are ready to provide you with the best interventions.
Gastric balloon Tunisia, Result.
The effect of this act is 2 years in the form of very clear limitation of satiety with a loss of 20 to 35% of excess weight.
