To whom can the Allurion Ingestible Balloon be applied?
The Allurion swallowable balloon is preferred because of its advantages and its fast and effective results. It can be applied to patients who complain of excessive weight and cannot get rid of these complaints with diet or exercise programs. It is also suitable for patients who are afraid of surgery. We can list the patients to whom Allurion swallowable balloon treatment can be applied as follows:
- People with a body mass index of 25 or above 25,
- Patients who have prepared themselves for a healthy and active lifestyle,
Patients who are not recommended to receive anesthesia,
- Patients with diseases such as type II diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol due to overweight and obesity,
- Patients who are fearful of obesity surgeries and do not want surgical intervention,
- Patients who are defined as morbidly obese and whose existing risks need to be reduced before surgery is performed.
Allurion swallowable balloon treatment may not be recommended if patients have had previous gastric surgery, stomach ulcers or similar diseases.
How to Apply Allurion Swallowable Balloon?
The Allurion swallowable balloon, which has a filling system and is inflatable, is inserted into the stomach. Here are the steps followed during the procedure:
- This balloon is not inflated before it is inserted into the stomach and contains a very small amount of water.
- Before the balloon is inflated, it is swallowed by the patient and the balloon is allowed to settle in the stomach.
- Once the balloon is in the stomach, it is filled with a small amount of serum through a connecting device and the connecting device is removed.
Almost all patients do not experience any problems while swallowing the balloon or during gastric placement. Most patients can return to their normal life within a few days. It is normal to experience nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain for a few days after the procedure.
These simple complaints can be easily relieved with medication. The fluid in this balloon, which remains in the stomach for approximately 16 weeks, will drain spontaneously over time. As a matter of fact, the balloon melts and is expelled on its own.
What are the Advantages of Allurion Swallowable Balloon?
The Allurion swallowable balloon method, which has many advantages compared to classical methods, is a new generation technique and has become one of the most widely used techniques in obesity treatment.
If the swallowable balloon procedure is performed correctly under the control of a dietician, patients can lose weight quickly without any endoscopic or surgical intervention and without the need for medication. We can list the other prominent advantages of the method as follows:
- No anesthesia is applied as no incision or surgery is required,
- There is no endoscopic procedure,
- Patients do not need to be hospitalized and can be discharged the same day,
- It is a process that can be completed quickly and in a short time,
- It gives an effective and successful result,
- No additional procedure is required after the operation,
- The melted balloon is spontaneously excreted from the body; there is no part of the body that does not belong there,
- There is almost no risk of complications.
If the doctor's recommendations are strictly followed after the operation, exercise habits can be developed and diet programs can be applied, the result of the operation will be much more effective.
