Can you have the Orbera balloon if you've had an illostomy due to Crohn's disease?

The recommended range for patient BMI is 30 to 40.  There are patients with lower and higher BMI that could be good candidates for the procedure.  It's best to contact an Orbera provider in your area who can advise whether Orbera is appropriate for you.

Orbera would be a good option for you with your BMI and goals.  An intragastric balloon is minimally invasive, as there is no alteration of your body with a surgical procedure. 

Hello, Thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues that the typical weight loss we see in our office is 20-50 pounds. The greatest weight loss we have seen in our clinic is 80 pounds. It depends on patients' starting weight, goals, and lifestyle changes. Our clinic offers a...

Orbera is the most widely used intagastric balloon in the world.  Over 220,000 cases have been performed with an excellent safety record and significant weight loss results.  Patients who are interested in having this sort of device should consider these factors in the decision of which device t...

Six months is the safe duration for the balloon to stay in the stomach.  Although in other countries, the balloon is left in for longer, in the US six months is the recommended guideline that providers follow.  Generally the six months are sufficient for significant weight loss to occur.