Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon
What is Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon method for weight reduction?
The BIB® (or Bioenterics Intragastric Baloon )System is a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical aid in the treatment of obesity. In conjunction with a supervised diet and behaviour modification program, it can help you achieve the health and aesthetic benefits associated with weight loss.
The BIB is a soft, silicone balloon that is inserted into the stomach and filled with sterile saline. With the balloon you will have a feeling of satiety or lack of hunger, thereby reducing the calorie intake and thus weight reduction.
How Does the BIB® System Work?
The BIB® System is designed to make compliance with a supervised diet and behavior modification program easier. The balloon partially fills the stomach and you would have a feeling of fullness.
A team of physicians, nutritionists, psychologists & exercise therapists will regularly consult with you & design a program to help you successfully reach & maintain your weight loss goals.
During the regularly managed meetings with your team, you will learn the principles needed to manage your weight & promote long term health. Some of these include nutrition, exercise, eating behaviors & psychological issues related to food. While learning you will be motivated by your success & turn these principles into habits that will serve you the rest of your life.
Am I a good candidate for BIB®?
If you are at least 40% above your ideal weight and who have failed to obtain prolonged weight loss with other weight control programs, you may be a good candidate.
The BIB® System may be particularly useful for people considered too overweight or at increased risk for vital surgery. The use of the BIB® System to successfully reduce weight prior to surgery may help reduce the risks associated with surgical procedures on overweight patients.
What are the advantages of BIB program?
The BIB program has several advantages over other weight loss plans. With the BIB you can.
- Lose more weight than with other diet programs.
- Have the benefits of a non- surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach.
- Learn principles for long – term success.
How is intragsatric balloon inserted in the stomach?
The physician will make an examination of your stomach with an endoscopic camera. If there are no abnormalities, he would apply anesthetics in the throat and introduce the balloon through your mouth and oesophagus in a deflated condition. After it reaches the stomach, the balloon is inflated with saline and is kept to stay there for six months.
The procedure takes about half an hour. After observation for some time, the physician will allow you to go back home with various instructions.
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