The Orbera® gastric balloon in Bellevue is a non-surgical, endoscopic weight loss procedure where the saline-filled balloon (about the size of a grapefruit) is inserted through the mouth, with no incisions, and placed into the stomach. The balloon reduces the amount one can eat and causes you to feel full sooner and longer. You will learn to listen to your body and feel full with less food. During the first six months, with the stomach balloon and support of your Newvue team, patients can lose up to 3 times the amount of weight compared to diet and exercise alone.
The experience of adjusting to the balloon is different from person to person. After the insertion of the balloon, patients in Bellevue will be following a transitional diet to ensure that the stomach properly acclimates to the gastric balloon. Starting with fluids, patients should gradually build up to soft foods before returning to solid textures. Patients will be unable to tolerate the same quantities of food and drink as before. The first week or two can be difficult for some. Common symptoms (though generally not harmful) may include cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, acid reflux, belching, constipation, indigestion, abdominal distention, dehydration, diarrhea, and flatulence.
After you’ve had six months to change the way you eat and work with your Newvue team to improve your nutrition, the balloon is removed. A simple and non-surgical procedure is very similar to the placement process, only taking 20 minutes. For the remaining 6 months of the program, you’ll continue working closely with your Newvue team to follow a personalized diet and exercise program.
The intragastric balloon is intended to be an adjunct to behavioral therapy. After the balloon is placed, Bellevue patients will be managed by a team of Bariatric Surgeons, Health Coaches, and Registered Dietitians. It is recommended that patients follow up with a provider every 2-4 weeks for at least 12 months.
A good candidate for a gastric balloon is someone with a higher body weight who has not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
It is often chosen by people who do not wish to have surgery but they need help losing weight. A qualified weight loss doctor can review your health history to determine if a gastric balloon will be right for you.
Yes. A gastric balloon can be removed at any time if you are experiencing side effects or you are unable to tolerate it. The balloon is removed through an endoscopic procedure, similar to how it was placed. Most people do not need to have the balloon removed early, but it is an option if necessary.
Most people are aware of the gastric balloon in their stomach during the first week after it is placed. Many people feel extra fullness, pressure, or mild cramping initially, but after a short period of adjustment, they no longer notice the balloon during.
After the balloon is taken out, your stomach capacity will go back to normal. You will be able to eat more once it is removed than you have been for the past several months.
Maintaining your results will depend on how well you continue to follow the diet and lifestyle changes you made during the time the balloon was in your stomach.
It is not recommended that you drink alcohol or carbonated drinks while the balloon is in your stomach. Carbonation can increase the amount of bloating, pressure and discomfort you feel. Alcohol can hinder your weight loss progress and can irritate the lining of your stomach.
Yes, one of the goals of a gastric balloon program is to help you develop new, healthier, habits and reset the portion sizes your stomach has become used to. It retrains your body to get full fast while eating smaller amounts.
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