New Procedure Can Stop Obesity in its Tracks

Hovering on the brink of obesity when diets and exercise don’t serve to help remove pounds is a very frustrating place. After all, should weight continue to climb, the chances for health complications can increase dramatically. With heart disease, diabetes and the potential loss of self-esteem all on the line, many people seek out alternatives to help them get their weight in check.

A new non-surgical option may offer the hope so many are after. The Orbera gastric balloon offers a unique way to shed pounds. It delivers the benefits of weight loss surgery without the complications of surgery itself. What’s more, the procedure is completely reversible. That means once the pounds are shed, there’s no reason for the alteration to remain permanent.

Orbera involves the insertion of a balloon into the stomach. This balloon is filled with a saline solution so it inflates to about the size of a grapefruit. Like weight loss surgery, the procedure effectively limits stomach holding capacity. What makes it different is that it involves no incisions and no permanent alterations to the body to perform. The balloon is inserted through the mouth and then inflated.

Orbera is becoming a popular option for those who have not quite reached the obesity point, but are close. This out-patient option takes about 15 minutes to perform. The average weight loss for those who undergo the procedure is about 22 pounds on average. Most people report about a 40 percent loss of excess body weight.

For those who are not yet obese, help is available. The Orbera method may provide the leg up needed to shed pounds and enable a return to a healthy body weight. To find out more, be sure to consult with a skilled bariatric surgeon. This option for weight loss was recently approved for use in the United States and is fast becoming a popular choice.

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