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

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Christopher E. McGowan, MD · Answer

Hi, 
Unfortunately, Crohn's disease is a contraindication to Orbera (or other intragastric balloons, including Obalon). So we would not recommend this for you. Good luck with your weight loss.

Juan C. Gutierrez, MD · Answer

Any inflammatory disease of the GI tract, including Crohn's disease, is considered a contraindication for placement of an intragastric balloon.

Daniel J. Rosen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I'm sorry to say that based in the device specifications, Crohn's and any other inflammatory bowel disease constitutes a contraindication to Orbera placement.  So in this case it would be a no-go.  If obesity has been a long-standing problem, a sleeve gastrectomy may be your only surgical option, though it would come with added risks due to your prior surgeries and the chance of future Crohn's flares.

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