What are the guidelines if I am interested in the balloon precedure but had a baby 6 months ago?

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Do I have to wait a certain amount of time even though I have always battled with keeping my weight down?

Christopher E. McGowan, MD · Answer

Hi, 
You are certainly a candidate for an intragastric balloon (including Orbera and Obalon) if you had a baby 6 months ago, as long as you are not still breastfeeding. If you are, we would need to wait until you have fully weaned. Otherwise, this would potentially be an excellent way to kickstart a post-partum weight loss program. It is also worth mentioning that we would recommend using a form of contraception while the balloon is in place as well, so as to avoid getting pregnant during the 6 month treatment. 
Hope that helps!

Steven Fowler, MD, FACS · Answer

Gastric Balloon is contraindicated for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are no longer breastfeeding, then you may be an appropriate candidate. See your Bariatric Team to make sure you qualify.

Isaac Raijman, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Now that you are 6 months after pregnancy, then you could proceed with the balloon. If you are breast feeding, I would recommend you wait until that is finished. Guidelines otherwise include a body mass index between 30-40 and the absence of any pathology or previous surgery in the stomach or esophagus, large hiatal hernia or severe gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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