{"id":605,"date":"2024-12-05T14:16:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drhaythamrady.com\/?page_id=605"},"modified":"2024-09-21T19:49:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T19:49:48","slug":"gastric-balloon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drhaythamrady.com\/en\/gastric-balloon\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastric balloon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you overweight and your attempts to lose weight through diet and exercise have not succeeded? If you are looking for an effective and safe way to lose weight under the supervision of a specialist doctor, Dr. Haitham Rady &#8211; Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist, member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy &#8211; offers you the ideal solution through the gastric balloon procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Haitham has extensive experience in the field of gastroenterology and endoscopy, which makes him the best choice for this procedure. Here are more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a gastric balloon?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gastric balloon is a non-surgical procedure used to help with weight loss by placing a silicone balloon filled with saline solution inside the stomach. This balloon reduces the amount of food you can eat and promotes a feeling of fullness faster. This procedure is temporary and is a suitable option for people who have not been successful with diets and exercise to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Advantages:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gastric balloon is characterized by its ability to help reduce the risk of diseases associated with obesity such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the procedure requires a commitment to permanent lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and regular exercise to ensure long-term success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Candidates for the gastric balloon procedure:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have not had any previous stomach or esophageal surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who are willing to commit to lifestyle changes and regular medical follow-up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How is the gastric balloon inserted?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you decide to have a gastric balloon inserted with Dr. Haitham Rady, you will receive specific instructions from Dr. Haitham Rady on how to prepare for the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Before the procedure, you may be asked to:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct necessary laboratory tests and analyses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting the intake of certain foods and drinks and avoiding certain medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a physical activity program as part of preparation for the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Procedure steps:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insertion of the gastric balloon is performed in the endoscopy unit as an outpatient procedure under sedation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thin tube called a catheter is inserted down the throat into the stomach, where the tube contains the gastric balloon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An endoscope with a camera is used to monitor the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Haitham Rady fills the balloon with saline once it is in the correct place inside the stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure takes about half an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>After the procedure:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient can go home one to two hours after the procedure is completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to start drinking small amounts of clear liquids after about six hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to follow a liquid diet until the beginning of the second week, then eat soft foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient can return to eating normal food after about three weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The balloon remains in place for up to six months, then is removed using an endoscope.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient must follow up regularly with Dr. Haitham Rady to ensure the success of the treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Best Doctor for Gastric Balloon Procedure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0639If you are suffering from symptoms of colon disease, do not hesitate to book an appointment with Dr. Haitham Rady for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The doctor will help you regain your health and normal life, <a href=\"https:\/\/drhaythamrady.com\/%d8%a7%d8%aa%d8%b5%d9%84-%d8%a8%d9%86%d8%a7\/\">Contact us now<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you overweight and your attempts to lose weight through diet and exercise have not succeeded? 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