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The swallowable capsule gastric balloon provides weight loss. It is the size of a vitamin pill. It is compressed in capsule form. It is easily swallowed and easily passed through the intestines and is eliminated from the body. It is a procedure that does not require surgery. It is easy to use.
The swallowable capsule gastric balloon is a space-occupying structure in the stomach. It gives a feeling of fullness thanks to the fact that it takes up space in the stomach. Thanks to this gastric balloon, what is eaten passes through the stomach more slowly than normal. This allows for a decrease in appetite. Since it covers most of the stomach, it feels full with less food.
The swallowable capsule gastric balloon should be swallowed with plenty of water. The pill size is small so it is easy to swallow. There is no feeling of pain during this procedure. After drinking 2-3 glasses of water and mineral soda, the position of the capsule in the stomach is determined by x-ray. The balloon is inflated to 550 cc. After the balloon is inflated, x-rays are taken again and the placement of the balloon in the stomach is observed. Thus, the process is finished. After the end of the procedure, the dietitian creates a nutrition program. This nutrition program must be followed.
Thanks to the advantages of the swallowable capsule gastric balloon, many people use this method to lose weight. Since this balloon is swallowed and the procedure is provided, it includes more comfort than surgeries. It is easy to settle in the stomach. It is easy to settle into the stomach and easy to exit. The procedure is completed without the need for endoscopic procedure or anesthesia. After 4 months, the balloon falls off on its own.
The risks of swallowable capsule gastric balloon are very low. It is also less likely to be seen. There may be some side effects. These side effects can be seen as abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea. If the person wearing the balloon states that he is very uncomfortable, the balloon is removed with the help of endoscopy.
Before the application of the swallowable capsule gastric balloon, preparation is made between 1 and 10 days. According to the doctor's advice, drugs that reduce stomach acid can be used. People with stomach sensitivity use gastric protective drugs.
The swallowable capsule gastric balloon cannot be applied to some people. The characteristics of those who cannot be applied are as follows;
Weight lost with a swallowable capsule gastric balloon varies from person to person. The average weight given is in the range of 15-25 kg. Each individual has different characteristics. The amount of weight to be lost varies according to age, gender, not following the diet well and physical exercise.
The feeding process is important after the swallowable capsule gastric balloon. Nutrition is in the form of eating little and often. It is necessary to drink soup for the first five days after the procedure. A protein-rich diet is adopted. It is important to consume dairy products such as yogurt and kefir. After the 6th day, a nutrition program with egg, vegetable and fruit purees is continued. As of the 11th day, the transition to standard nutrition is made. The program is created in a healthy way, taking into account the foods that the person likes. It is important for the person to comply with this program in terms of weight loss.
