All my symptoms are gone, no nausea no vomiting, nothing. I even went to work the 5th day and i entirely forgot that it's there. There's just a few cramps but very bearable. Is something wrong? Very depressed when I get on. The scale
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Yes, you can be over BMI 40 to safely get the Orbera Balloon. The Orbera Balloon is a type of intragastric balloon that is used to help people with obesity lose weight. It is a safe and effective treatment for people with a BMI of 27 or higher, including those with a BMI of 40 or higher.
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The main reason for gastric balloon intolerance is the inability of the body to adapt to the presence of a foreign object in the stomach. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
Nausea and vomitingAbdominal painEarly satiety (feeling full after eating a small amount of...
Yes, you can travel overseas with the gastric balloon inside you. The gastric balloon is a safe and effective treatment for obesity, and it is approved for use in many countries around the world. However, it is important to talk to your doctor before traveling to make sure that you are a good...
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