Orbera Gastric Balloon

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While&nbsp;it certainly is possible to have a second balloon place if you do not reach your goals, most physicians will wait a couple of weeks before placing the next balloon.

I am presently one month into Orbera and have lost 13 pounds. I have a goal to lose 40 minimum. I am concerned that I will not reach my goal!!! Prior to Orbera I tried all the diet plans. The calorie levels were too high for my sluggish thyroid and no weight loss! NOw since this orbera is working I desperately want to make a good BMI and my goal weight.

If I do not reach my goal can I get a second Orbera placed a few months after my first one comes out? (photo)

Lisa,
You are to be commended for deciding to make an important change in your life. Weight-loss is frequently the single most important thing person can do to extend both their lifespan but also their quality of life.
&nbsp;Both the sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon's have a role in assisting patients&nbsp;to achieve their weight loss goals. Having said that,&nbsp;in addition to higher&nbsp;cost, the sleeve gastrectomy has a much longer recovery time, more complications&nbsp;and is a permanent change as compared to a gastric balloon.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In an average&nbsp;patient with a body mass index of less than&nbsp;40, I would recommend the&nbsp;less invasive balloon over a gastric sleeve. This decision, however, needs to be individualized between a&nbsp;trained bariatric physician&nbsp;and their patient.&nbsp;

5 ft 160.6 lbs family he dad died age 49 M.I grandfather died age 35 M.I. I have no insurance paying cash. It's only about $4k more for sleeve. what to do?

BMI 30.4 hx: HTN recently developed snoring, Unsure if gastric balloon help me lose 50 lbs or do the sleeve? Help

One of the biggest questions that I am asked by patients seeking a gastric balloon is insurance coverage. We have found that some &nbsp;plans will allow payment using a health savings account. Others will reimburse the patient after they have lost a sufficient amount of weight. The vast majority of plans, however, have no coverage whatsoever.&nbsp;
You would need to check with your insurance plan to see if this would be considered a covered service or if they would allow it to go toward your deductible.&nbsp;

Can a patient request that the orbera balloon procedure be submitted to their insurance in order to meet their insurance deductible for the year since we know it's not covered. Since Obesity is categorized as a medical condition I'm wondering if this is a possibility especially if the insurance does cover bariatric services. Thank you.

Submitting ORBERA gastric balloon into insurance in order to meet deductible?

I'm sorry you're having trouble. The majority of &nbsp;patient will have some cramping and bloating for 3 to 7 days following the procedure which then improves. &nbsp;Prolong symptoms may point to more severe, though&nbsp;rare, complications such as pancreatitis,&nbsp;hyperinflation of the balloon, ulceration&nbsp;or gastroparesis. It is important that you speak with your Doctor to rule out a more severe complication.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Provided your doctor finds no serious complications, I have used motility agents such as Reglan in short duration&nbsp;to improve the symptoms. The Orbera&nbsp;balloon may cause&nbsp;some degree of transient gastric delay. &nbsp; Nausea medications can also be used on an as needed basis to ameliorate some symptoms. &nbsp;These would need to be individualized to your specific circumstance.&nbsp;
Again, if your symptoms are this debilitating,&nbsp;more severe disease needs to be ruled out,&nbsp;so contact the physician who placed the device as soon as possible.&nbsp;

I had the Orbera placed on 3/30/17. My doctor prescribed Pantoprazole 40mg to be taken twice a day for the entire 6 months. The pain from the gas and bloating is unbearable. I have tried Gas-X, with his permission, to try to alleviate this but sadly it is not working. At this rate, I am almost ready to have the balloon removed.

Do I have to take the PPI everyday? If yes, what else can I do for the cramping, etc.?

The Orbera balloon, like all bariatric procedures, is a tool in attaining your weight loss goals. &nbsp;You have made the best first step, that is understanding the importance of exercise and diet in achieving any weight loss goal.
With a medically supervised weight loss program, exercise to include strength training and aerobic activity and gastric balloon, we see between 45-65 pound&nbsp;loss on average&nbsp;in a six month period. &nbsp;This is variable depending on the basal metabolic rate, other medical conditions and motivation.
Most insurance programs do not cover gastric balloons, though some allow payment through a health savings account. &nbsp;You would need to check with your plan administrator.

I recently found out about the this "smart stomach balloon" and am considering it as option to aid in my weight loss journey. I know that diet and exercise are key at maximizing results. Assuming that one commits to exercise of at least 45 minutes 5-6 days per week and makes a change in diet, at a BMI of about 40 (give or take), would a 60 lb loss be an attainable goal in 6 months? Lastly, what insurances would cover such a procedure, or would this always be a self-paced procedure?

Orbera: Cost, weight loss expectations, insurance coverage?

The first day post placement, most people can return to their routine activities. &nbsp;The biggest complaint, save some nausea treated with medications, is a lack of energy. &nbsp;Medically, their is no reason not to exercise, however, my patients are on clear liquids only for the first few days and have a dramatic drop in caloric intake. &nbsp;I have never had a patient complain of feeling the balloon move.

Will I be able to run post-op? I am a runner and worried that after the procedure I will feel the balloon bouncing while running

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Dr. Coppola was amazing!  I went in a  gastric ballon and have lost 60 pounds so far!  He worked with me and set on a diet plan.   This has been a life changing experience and I can not say enough good things about Dr. Coppola! He is friendly and even funny!  He always spent as much time as I needed during each visit.  I recommend he as a 5 star doctor!

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