Last updated: 2024-09-11
A gastric balloon is a form of weight loss treatment where a balloon filled with fluid is placed in the stomach using a gastroscope. This provides a feeling of fullness, which helps control food intake. The balloon can remain in place for up to 12 months.
At the Nordic Center for Surgery, we have decided to discontinue the use of gastric balloons. We do not consider this method sufficiently effective in the long term compared to surgical methods like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.
You are welcome to call us, or submit a self-referral, to discuss the best option for you.
Gastric bypass is a well-established and well-studied method for weight loss that has excellent effectiveness with few side effects when performed correctly.
In recent years, the gastric sleeve has emerged as an alternative to gastric bypass. It is now one of the established surgical methods for treating obesity.
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