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Gastric Balloons
The Intragastric Balloon is a non-surgical weight control procedure. A soft silicon balloon is inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, using a local anaesthetic. The gastric balloon, made of elastic, high quality silicone is swallowed via a long tube. It is then inflated with saline, partially filling the stomach and inducing the feeling of fullness. A patient's food intake is then reduced and in conjunction with a healthy diet, weight is lost over six months, during which dieticians monitor weight management, and the tube is then removed after some time.
Gastric Banding
Gastric banding is a surgical procedure fitting a band around the upper part of your stomach. It is usually only recommended as a last resort for people with a BMI of over 40, or those with a BMI of between 30-40 who also have a condition that poses a serious health risk, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Gastric banding can be used as a way of helping you to lose weight by controlling the amount of food that you eat.
Once the gastric band is in place it can be adjusted externally at any time by a surgeon, made tighter or looser, depending on the amount of food your surgeon wants to restrict you from eating, but the band remains permanently within the stomach. It can be removed.
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