Reduce the feeling of hunger
Lose 10 to 15 kilograms
Effective from day one
Year-end review
What is the 6-month ball?
The 6-month balloon is filled with saline solution, reducing the sensation of hunger thanks to the volume it occupies in the stomach, and eliminating the hunger-anxiety vicious cycle. It is essential to simultaneously begin a re-education of eating habits so that after the removal of the balloon, the patient continues to maintain their weight.
How is the 6-month balloon placement performed?
The balloon is a silicone ball, to insert it we need to perform an endoscopy and we
We perform it under sedation.
Once placed, we fill it with saline solution, dyed blue, in a sufficient quantity to cause a feeling of satiety.
The duration of the placement is 15 to 20 minutes., NO It is a surgical intervention, but the procedure is carried out via the mouth.
Therefore, after an hour you can go.‘ home.
Why does the ball help with weight loss?
The balloon in the stomach will make us reduce the amounts eaten, therefore
We will be able to successfully tackle our change in habits as we lose weight.
The help of the nutrition team is essential to achieve these goals, not only during the 6 months, but permanently.
Our team of specialists will help you improve your habits and introduce you to a healthy lifestyle by gradually incorporating physical exercise.
FAQs about the 6-month jab
How do you calculate my ideal weight?
Usually, people can tell, almost instinctively, if they are at a healthy weight. The ideal weight isn't the same for everyone; it's the weight at which you feel good and can live normally.
A good indication of your ideal weight is to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI): BMI = kg/cm², if your BMI is over 27 and you are unable to lose weight through exercise, the Balloon could be the right treatment for you. We will opt for a 6-month or 12-month balloon after studying the patient's characteristics and the weight they need to lose.
What are the 3 stages of treatment?
- Adaptation phase The objectives are adaptation to the ball, avoiding nausea, vomiting and pain, and avoiding dehydration.
- Intragastric balloon stage The objectives are massive weight loss through diet and exercise, establishing new eating and lifestyle habits, and maintaining good health.
- Maintenance stage The objectives are to continue weight loss and maintain the acquired habits. Once the treatment is finished and the appropriate weight is achieved, the patient does not usually regain the lost pounds, as during the time they have been on a diet, they have learned to eat and have acquired correct eating habits. The intragastric balloon is a soft, expandable silicone balloon that is introduced into the stomach through the mouth without the need for surgery and under sedation.
What is the 12-month ball?
For some years now, there has been a 12-month balloon, the world's only adjustable balloon, which offers us more advantages in achieving weight loss goals.
Our recommendation is to have an assessment visit with our Obesity Unit so that we can study each case individually and decide on the most suitable treatment for your needs.
