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A swallowable gastric balloon is an outpatient procedure for patients seeking non-invasive procedures to lose weight.
You swallow a capsule; once the doctor confirms the capsule position via X-ray, the doctor will fill the capsule with saline via catheter, and then the catheter is removed.
The balloon limits your stomach capacity, meaning you will eat less food. And once you reach your targeted body weight, the capsule will pass through you naturally, and your body will get rid of it like a bodily waste.
If you're unhappy with swallowable gastric balloon results, you can consider more invasive procedures:
The recovery from an elipse swallowable gastric balloon placement is a couple of days with most people returning to work within two days. However, patients should be on the lookout for some discomfort such as abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and cramping.
The whole procedure is completed in 20 minutes during an outpatient appointment. You swallow a capsule that contains a deflated balloon. Once the doctor confirms the capsule position via X-ray, the doctor will fill the capsule with saline via catheter; the catheter is removed.
Cosmetic procedures that may help improve your appearance after a weight loss surgery are:
The most common side effects after a swallowable gastric balloon treatment in Turkey are:
However, these symptoms are only seen during the first seven days after recovery and resolve spontaneously. In case, a patient is unable to tolerate the side effects, then the decision to remove the gastric balloon will be made. But, this is very rare and only done for 1-2 percent of the total cases.
| Procedure | Swallowable gastric balloon |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
| Cost in Turkey | €2500 |
| Anesthesia | None |
| Recovery | Immediate |
| Final Results | 3 months |
| Side Effects | Nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting |
| Success Rate | 70% - 80% |
| Exercise | After 3 days |
| Back To Work | After 2 days |
| Scars | No |
| Pain | No |
| Related Procedures | Gastric Balloon, Gastric Band |
Swallowable gastric balloon in Turkey is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that has certain risks associated with them, including but not limited to, rupture.
Elipse swallowable gastric balloon is completely safe to fly with and there is no major risk associated with flying. However, you can expect some temporary bloating and cramping when flying with a swallowable gastric balloon from Turkey.
Swallowable gastric balloon in Turkey is not a permanent solution for weight loss. Once it is removed, the weight loss needs to be maintained strictly to prevent weight gain.
Yes, walking after getting a swallowable gastric balloon is completely fine and even encouraged.
Swallowable gastric balloon cost in Turkey €2500.
Yes, swallowable gastric balloon works; most patients report they lose about 70% - 80% of their weight in the first three months.
A swallowable gastric balloon has low risks; even if it bursts or deflates, the liquid saline is harmless because it is made of water. The balloon will pass your body via the gastrointestinal tract.
Yes, you can have a second balloon placed if you have yet to reach your weight loss goals after the initial 6-month balloon treatment.
