Gastric Balloon

People who are considerably overweight and who are unable to lose weight through diets can have a gastric balloon placed. When making the decision, you must be prepared to adjust your eating pattern.

Your general health must be adequate as well to undergo the procedure. Our specialists will always advise you personally as to whether a gastric balloon is suitable for you, or whether an alternative weight loss procedure would be better for your circumstances.

When a gastric balloon is placed, a silicone balloon is inserted in the stomach through a gastroscopy. The balloon is then filled with a liquid. The idea behind this is that your stomach fills up faster and you therefore feel hungry less quickly. You will eat less, which will make you lose weight.

The procedure takes around 20 minutes and is performed under local anaesthetic. The incisions are kept as small as possible. A total of 4 incisions of less than 1 centimetre are made plus one additional incision of 3 to 5 centimetres.

After the procedure, we apply 5 post-operative adhesive plasters and you will be kept for observation at Wellness Kliniek for one night. Sometimes, you may experience some nausea and stomach cramps after the procedure, because your body is adjusting to the foreign object. Besides these mild symptoms, there are normally no further complications. After the gastric balloon has been inserted, you’ll recover quickly, say within 3 days.

The gastric balloon is removed after 6 months. During this period, your eating habits will have adjusted under the supervision of a dietitian. This procedure ensures that the amount of food you can take in during a meal is greatly reduced. This gives you a long-lasting feeling of satiety.

With a gastric balloon, you can expect to lose an average of 15 to 20 kilos. This process progresses in steps, because you’re less hungry and you have less room for food in your stomach. As a result, you’ll automatically start eating less. Of course, we advise you to choose healthy food as much as possible. If you manage to continue to maintain this healthy eating pattern after the gastric balloon procedure, you’ll be able to maintain your weight.

The recovery period is quite short. As mentioned previously, you may feel a little nauseous for the first few days after the procedure, but this will soon subside. So there are few physical complaints.

When opting for a gastric balloon, it’s also important to stay mentally strong, because you must (continue to) follow a healthy diet. We therefore recommend that you also opt for professional guidance. A dietitian can help you make the right adjustments to your lifestyle and diet.

During your first consultation at Wellness Kliniek, everything will be explained to you and you’ll have the opportunity to ask the doctor questions. This way, you know in advance what to expect and where you stand, both in the short and long term.

At Wellness Kliniek, we like to keep prices as competitive as possible, so that aesthetic procedures remain within reach for everyone. We have opted for a transparent pricing policy, with an all-in price for the procedure and aftercare. That way, you know in advance where you stand.