Stomach Reduction
There are two methods: Gastric Balloon and Gastric Botox.
STOMACH (GASTRIC) BOTOX
STOMACH (GASTRIC) BOTOX
Gastric Botox is an application where Botox is applied to the stomach and provides a long-term feeling of satiety by delaying the emptying of the stomach. It acts on the stomach muscles and nerves, causing stomach movements to slow down. Therefore, the activity of the appetite-inducing hormone ghrelin in the gastric fundus is reduced.
How is gastric Botox performed?
In and endoscopic operation under sedation, Botox is injected into 24 different points in the stomach. One hour after this 3 to 5-minute procedure, the person returns to normal life.
Who are eligible for Gastric Botox?
Gastric Botox is applied to people between the ages of 18-65, with a body mass index below 27-35 kg/m² and aiming to lose 10 to 20 kg, and helps with diet and exercise.
How long is Gastric Botox effective?
The effect of Gastric Botox starts seven days after the procedure and lasts for four to six days. It can be repeated six months later.
When does weight loss start after Gastric Botox?
Patients start to lose weight in the first four weeks.
What are the advantages of Gastric Botox?
What are the risks of Gastric Botox?
It is a relatively safe method. No serious side effects have been reported in studies to date. In rare cases, mild nausea may occur, but this is short-lived and gradually decreases.
What should be taken into account after Gastric Botox operation?
How is gastric Botox performed?
In and endoscopic operation under sedation, Botox is injected into 24 different points in the stomach. One hour after this 3 to 5-minute procedure, the person returns to normal life.
Who are eligible for Gastric Botox?
Gastric Botox is applied to people between the ages of 18-65, with a body mass index below 27-35 kg/m² and aiming to lose 10 to 20 kg, and helps with diet and exercise.
How long is Gastric Botox effective?
The effect of Gastric Botox starts seven days after the procedure and lasts for four to six days. It can be repeated six months later.
When does weight loss start after Gastric Botox?
Patients start to lose weight in the first four weeks.
What are the advantages of Gastric Botox?
- It is performed by endoscopic operation and under sedation.
- It only takes minutes.
- It does not require general anesthesia.
- It does not require incision.
- There are no expected post-operative side effects or complications.
- Pre-operative fasting for 8 hours is sufficient.
What are the risks of Gastric Botox?
It is a relatively safe method. No serious side effects have been reported in studies to date. In rare cases, mild nausea may occur, but this is short-lived and gradually decreases.
What should be taken into account after Gastric Botox operation?
- A personalized diet program according to your daily activities should be followed.
- Sedentary life should be avoided.
- Foods with high glycemic index should not be consumed.
- Stop eating after feeling full, even if it is a small meal.
- Pay attention to the body’s signals.
GASTRIC BALLOON
GASTRIC BALLOON
A deflated balloon is placed into the stomach under sedation in an endoscopic operation to provide volume restriction. In the gastric balloon operation, the balloon placed in the stomach is inflated with an average of 500 cc of liquid and thus suppresses the appetite hormone in the fundus area.
Who are eligible for gastric balloon?
It can be performed for obese patients with a body mass index below 35 kg/m² who are not suitable for bariatric surgery or who are reluctant to undergo surgical treatment.
What are the gastric balloon types?
There are balloons that can stay in the stomach for six months and one year, as well as capsule-style balloons that can be swallowed and dissolve in four to five months.
What are the advantages of gastric balloon?
After the gastric balloon operation
First Week: In the first days after the gastric balloon procedure, the patient may feel uncomfortable. Some patients may feel nauseous after ingesting food and may occasionally develop vomiting attacks. These complaints usually improve after the first week and the feeling of hunger is suppressed.
Second Week: Gradually the feeling of hunger starts to build up. Feeling full with less food.
Week 3 and 6: The stomach adapts to the balloon and more food can be consumed. During this period, you should adjust your eating habits, do not eat quickly and stop eating when you feel full. If you eat quickly, you may experience nausea and hiccups. To maintain weight loss, you should eat a balanced diet, change your lifestyle and exercise.
Nutrition after gastric balloon procedure
Patients can benefit from the gastric balloon procedure and continue to lose weight only if they change their eating habits to a calorie-restrictive diet (1000-1200 kcal/day). With a gastric balloon, a person can lose up to 30% of their excess weight.
Who are eligible for gastric balloon?
It can be performed for obese patients with a body mass index below 35 kg/m² who are not suitable for bariatric surgery or who are reluctant to undergo surgical treatment.
What are the gastric balloon types?
There are balloons that can stay in the stomach for six months and one year, as well as capsule-style balloons that can be swallowed and dissolve in four to five months.
What are the advantages of gastric balloon?
- Endoscopic operation and under sedation
- A very short process of 10-15 minutes
- No general anesthesia is necessary
- No incision is necessary
- Returning to normal daily life 1.5 hours after operation
After the gastric balloon operation
First Week: In the first days after the gastric balloon procedure, the patient may feel uncomfortable. Some patients may feel nauseous after ingesting food and may occasionally develop vomiting attacks. These complaints usually improve after the first week and the feeling of hunger is suppressed.
Second Week: Gradually the feeling of hunger starts to build up. Feeling full with less food.
Week 3 and 6: The stomach adapts to the balloon and more food can be consumed. During this period, you should adjust your eating habits, do not eat quickly and stop eating when you feel full. If you eat quickly, you may experience nausea and hiccups. To maintain weight loss, you should eat a balanced diet, change your lifestyle and exercise.
Nutrition after gastric balloon procedure
Patients can benefit from the gastric balloon procedure and continue to lose weight only if they change their eating habits to a calorie-restrictive diet (1000-1200 kcal/day). With a gastric balloon, a person can lose up to 30% of their excess weight.