Obalon® 3-Balloon System

The Obalon® Balloon System is an FDA-approved, non-surgical, 3-gastric balloon weight loss system for people concerned in kickstarting weight loss .

How Does The Obalon® Balloon System Work?

The Obalon® Balloon System facilitates weight loss by taking up space in the stomach and restricting appetite. in concert with a supportive weight loss course of study, the Obalon® Balloon System helps patients lose system of weights and keep it off. The come of weight lost will vary by patient, depending on each person ’ south commitment to diet and life style changes while the balloons are in place and maintaining good habits after the balloons are removed .

What Are The Benefits of The Obalon® Swallowable Gastric Balloon?

• Non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical
• Option for people who are not interested in or qualified for weight loss surgery
• 2x more effective than diet and exercise alone*
• Quick in-office placement of each balloon with little to no downtime

*Results May Vary

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?

In one learn, people who used the Obalon® balloon combined with a diet and exercise program lost doubly a much weight as than with diet and exercise entirely. besides, on average 89 % of the sum weight lost at 6 months was maintained at 1 year*. Your results will vary depending on how dedicated you are to adopting a healthier life style. Patients who are the most successful at losing and maintaining weight personnel casualty make fundamental changes to diet and follow a design for chasten exert.
*Results May Vary

What to Expect During the Placement of the Obalon® Balloons

Patients first meet with Dr. Moore or Dr. Thomas to determine if they are candidates for the Obalon® Balloon System. To place the balloons, a deflate gastric balloon pill is swallowed by the patient in Moore Metabolics office. The pill is attached to a tube which your doctor will use to inflate the balloon with boast. The procedure takes less than ten minutes and the balloons are placed one at a time in the stomach over a series of months where they remain for six months from the placement of the first balloon. together, the three balloons are 750cc in bulk and are each about the size of a small orange and consider less than a penny. The balloons are all removed at once in a quick endoscopic routine, performed under light, conscious sedation. Due to the sedation medicine, patients will need a ride home from the removal operation .

Am I A Candidate?

People with the adopt qualifications may be candidates for the Obalon Balloon System :

• A BMI of 30-40
• Unsuccessful at losing weight through diet and exercise alone
• Committed to long-term healthy lifestyle changes

Take The Next Step

If you are ready to jumpstart your system of weights loss, call us today at ( 504 ) 400-0721 to schedule a consultation to determine if the Obalon® 3-Balloon System is right for you. Click here to email us to schedule an appointment .