Gatric Band or Gastric Sleeve ?
Gastric band or gastric balloon? There are many occasions when people want to lose weight, or need to lose weight for medical reasons who can not qualify for gastric band or gastric sleeve operations because they have a BMI below 35. It is now possible however for those people are able to elect for a gastric balloon. What is a gastric balloon? http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-The-Gastric-Balloon-an-Alternative-for-the-Gastric-Band?&id=5056094# An Intragastric Balloon is a non-surgical operation which is designed to help people to lose weight when they have a BMI below the normal threshold for gastric band surgery. The procedure involves inserting a non-fixed saline solution filled silicone balloon in to stomach. This has the effect of reducing the eating capacity and calorie intake of the person. Initially, whilst the patients is under a minimal dose of anaesthetic the gastric balloon is introduced to the stomach through the oesophagus in a deflated condition. On...