Intragastric Balloon

• The intragastric balloon is easily and simply inserted through the mouth under a light anaesthetic. It is performed as a day case procedure in hospital
• The intragastric balloon can help patients to lose 10 to 20 kg of weight relatively quickly
• The balloon must be removed after 6 months
• For 3 to 5 days after the balloon is inserted you may be uncomfortable and may experience nausea, vomiting and crampy abdominal pain
• LapSurgery Australia will provide you with appropriate medication to assist with these initial symptoms. In some instances you may need to be admitted to hospital to be rehydrated with an intravenous drip and will incur further costs.

1. 1Long term maintenance of weight loss
2. 2

   Possible control or remission of serious illness associated with obesity including:

   • Raised Blood Pressure
   • Diabetes
   • Sleep Apnoea
   • Depression
3. 3Improved quality of life, being able to stop dieting
4. 4Ability to participate in family activities eg. swimming, playing sport, chasing the kids
5. 5Ability to purchase clothes in mainstream shops

When comparing costs, please be aware that our costs include all of the following:

• Initial consultation with Surgeon
• Dietitian consultations inclusive of 1x pre-insertion, 2x post-insertion appointments
• Surgeon and Anaesthetist
• Access to on-call Surgeon at all times
• Comprehensive after care

Our procedures are performed only in Private Hospitals.

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What you have read above is a summary of the Intragastric Balloon. This is not sufficient information in itself and every aspect of the procedure, including the preparation for insertion and the possible complications, is always specific to an individual and must be discussed at length with your surgeon.