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Swallowable Gastric Balloon
Elipse gastric balloon (now known as Allurion Gastric Balloon); It is a new generation gastric balloon that can be swallowed with water and does not require endoscopy or anesthesia. Its effect is the same as standard gastric balloons, but the swallowable gastric balloon has many advantages. As with all gastric balloons, it helps to achieve weight loss by taking up space in your stomach. Gastric balloons are the most useful option in the non-surgical obesity treatment, as they provide a feeling of fullness and slow down the passage of food, allowing you to feel hungry later and allowing you to feel full easily due to the volume they occupy in the stomach. Although Elipse gastric balloon is a new slimming method produced with the latest technology, it is a very popular option and one that we frequently apply. Because swallowed balloons are a version of a safe and proven method that has been used in weight loss since the 80s, made easier to apply and more comfortable after the application.
Gastric Balloon Swallowed with Water
The balloon compressed into the capsule is swallowed with the help of water. The capsule is large enough to be swallowed.
Inflated in the Stomach
After the location of the capsule is checked with xray, the balloon is inflated with water through a thin flexible tube.
Naturally Excreted from the Body
At the end of 16 weeks, the valve in the balloon opens and the balloon deflates. It is excreted naturally from the intestines.
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Swallowable gastric balloon is also referred to as the 'gastric balloon pill.' Designed in the form of a capsule, the compressed gastric balloon pill is meant to be swallowed like any other pill. Additionally, it has a thinner structure compared to standard balloons. This slim design allows the balloon to be easily swallowed and to pass through the intestines and be expelled through the fecal route without the need for removal. Despite its thin structure, there is no need to worry about durability, as the swallowed gastric balloon is highly resistant to stomach acid, just like other balloons.
The swallowable gastric balloon is ideal for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 27 and 40. The age range for the procedure is between 18 and 65 years. It is an extremely suitable method, especially for patients who should avoid anesthesia or do not want to undergo anesthesia. Moreover, it is an ideal choice for patients coming from outside of Muğla or from abroad, as they do not need to repeatedly return for follow-up or removal procedures. With the accompanying Smart Scale, Smart Watch, and Mobile Application, dietitian follow-ups are conducted online. Since there is no removal procedure for the swallowable balloon, coming only for the gastric balloon insertion is sufficient. Therefore, it is more preferred by our patients coming from outside.
The Allurion Elipse gastric balloon remains in the stomach for an average of 4 months. Within this 4-month period, it is possible to lose an average of 10-15% of your initial weight. Research shows that those who lose weight with the gastric balloon lose the majority of their weight in the first 16 weeks, and the presence of the balloon in the stomach does not significantly contribute to weight loss in the following times. However, the Allurion Weight Loss program is a 6-month program. Dietitian support should be continued even after the balloon is expelled from the body. The goal is to help maintain the acquired healthy eating habits even without the balloon and to prevent weight gain, ensuring sustained weight loss. Additionally, if the target weight has not been reached yet, you can continue to lose weight even without the balloon in your stomach. In the reviews of those who have opted for the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon, you can see that the majority continue to lose weight not only with the balloon but also after its removal.
Does Not Require Endoscopy and Anesthesia
The biggest difference of the Elipse gastric balloon is, of course, the method of application. The gastric balloon swallowed with water eliminates all the negative effects that endoscopy and anesthesia may cause. In addition to providing great convenience for patients who do not have anesthesia, it is also ideal for patients who have reservations about anesthesia or endoscopy procedures. The number of people who are afraid of anesthesia is considerable, and it is really important for these people to be able to have a gastric balloon inserted without experiencing any anesthesia stress. In addition, since people are conscious and in communication during the application, the stress experienced is minimal.
The Likelihood of Complications and Side Effects is Very Low
The likelihood of complications and side effects in swallowable gastric balloon applications is extremely lower compared to standard balloons. This is due to the ease of application and the thin and flexible structure of the balloon. In other gastric balloons, in cases of up to 20%, the balloon may need to be removed due to complications and severe side effects. In the Allurion Gastric Balloon, this rate is only 1.49%
When we look at the comments of our patients who had the Elipse gastric balloon inserted, they say that they either did not experience any complaints such as nausea and cramps, or that they only had short-term and mild discomfort.
Ease of Tracking
The most important step in obesity treatment is follow-up. Being under the supervision of both your dietitian and your doctor will help you lose weight in a healthy and balanced way. However, our patients living in a different city other than Muğla or abroad may experience many difficulties in this regard. For standard balloons, it is necessary to come at least 2 times to have a gastric balloon inserted and to have the gastric balloon removed. Patients have to come for follow-up or they are deprived of the follow-up part of the treatment and have difficulty achieving the desired results.
Allurion Gastric Balloon can save you serious time and money, as it only needs to be applied once, regardless of where the patient lives. You can continue your dietitian support online and share your measurements with your doctor with the smart scale, smart watch and mobile application that come with it. In this way, you can easily follow up and get the support you need during the weight loss process. Considering this aspect and result-oriented approach, the price, which seems to be an advantage of standard gastric balloons, also becomes a disadvantage. Especially for a patient coming from abroad, the total price of the Elipse gastric balloon is cheaper than standard balloons. Of course, it is a smart choice to have a more comfortable and advantageous gastric balloon installed at less cost.
Note: We offer accommodation in our Akyaka Yücelen Hotel for our patients coming from all surrounding provinces such as Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Denizli, Aydın and Antalya, before and after the treatment service in our hospitals. Turkey, UK England, Deutschland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Dubai, Austria
Easier Adaptation and Continuity to the Weight Loss Process
We think that those who have Elipse gastric balloon insertion show higher success in maintaining their weight and continuing to lose weight after the balloon is removed, compared to standard balloons. The reason for this is that it is easier for them to maintain healthy eating habits after the balloon. In endoscopic gastric balloons, removing the balloon from the stomach may cause anxiety in patients. Knowing that there is no balloon in his stomach anymore, the patient asks: "Will I be able to maintain my weight?", "Will I be able to continue my diet without the balloon?" He becomes worried and even afraid of gaining weight back. Some obesity patients, who are likely to have a greater impact of psychological changes on their eating patterns than other people, may not be able to cope with these concerns and may return to their old eating habits. However, the date when the Allurion balloon will leave the stomach is not clear and the majority of patients do not realize that the balloon is expelled from the body. In this way, they can easily maintain a healthy diet and continue to lose weight after the balloon, without worrying about the balloon no longer available. Then, since they do not know when the balloon is removed, they can easily get through the post-balloon process with the self-confidence of being able to continue without the balloon and gain sustainable eating habits much more easily than those who have a standard gastric balloon inserted. Therefore, although the swallowable gastric balloon may seem to be the same in terms of function, it would not be wrong to say that it also has some indirect functional advantages in addition to its basic function.
Whether private health insurance covers gastric surgery or gastric balloon depends on the coverage of your insurance policy and your insurance company's policy. In general, private health insurance can cover some stomach surgeries or gastric balloons, but this coverage usually comes with certain terms and conditions. Click for coverage areas of private health insurance companies.
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