Have you considered weight loss surgery abroad?
Have you been advised by your doctor to lose extra weight? Successful treatment of obesity can indeed reduce associated health risks such as diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea and ease the overload on big joints and spine. There are various bariatric methods available – reversible and irreversible. Best surgeons will propose you the right solution.
Which bariatric procedures are currently available?
Gastric sleeve – sleeve gastrectomy (BMI>35)
Possible weight loss: approx. 25-35 %. Reduction of the stomach to about 25 % of its original size. This procedure is irreversible.
Intragastric balloon – BIB for 6 months (BMI>30)
Possible weight loss: about 10-20 kg. The balloon is inserted for 6 months. 2 visits at the clinic (insertion and removal) are required.
Intragastric balloon – MedSil for 6 months (BMI>27)
Possible weight loss: about 10-20 kg. The balloon is inserted for 6 months. 2 visits at the clinic (insertion and removal) are required.
SPATZ balloon for 12 months (BMI>30)
Possible weight loss: 25 kg after 12 months on average. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, after 12 months is the balloon endoscopically removed. 2 visits at the clinic (insertion and removal) are required. An optional adjustation is available after 6 months (requires an extra visit).
Elipse swallowable balloon (BMI>27)
Possible weight loss: up to 15 %. The balloon is inserted for approx. 16 weeks. No anaesthesia. No second visit for balloon removal needed. The balloon deflates itself and leaves your body naturally.
