Intragastric Balloon - The Treatment Of Obesity (5 of 13)

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IGB Therapy The inflated IGB stays in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months during which time patients are followed carefully by our medical specialists. In rare circumstances the IGB may have to be removed before the end of the six months. This can be done at any time. While the balloon is in the stomach the patient will experience a felling of fullness (satiety) Because the balloon takes up a lot of space in the stomach less space is available for food. This results in smaller meals and the loss of excess weight. During the six months the average weight loss is 35 lbs. (range 12-42 lbs) Some patients have lost until 60 lbs.

tags: IGB Obesity stomach

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