What type of anesthesia is used for Orbera procedure? How long does the procedure last?

Hello,  Thank you for your question and congratulations on seeking proactive options to improve your health. While the intragastric balloons are not an option given your surgical history, gastric sleeve surgery might be an excellent option for you.  I encourage you to schedule...

Helllo,The position of the balloon is not important. What you can check if the surgeon who did it this time filled the balloon to the same degree. You may have hit the plateau, which is common after a few weeks of dieting, so you need to rethink how you are doing things - smaller portions, more...

Absolutely. It takes most people 3-7 days to adjust to the balloon, and to get over the initial nausea. After that, you may have an additional week or so of lingering nausea, but it is much milder. By 3 weeks post-placement, you should be feeling great and will be able to do whatever you like --...

There is no consensus on whether or not it is safe to get the Orbera balloon after a successful Nissen fundoplication. Some doctors believe that the Orbera balloon can interfere with the Nissen fundoplication and cause complications. Others believe that the Orbera balloon is safe to use after a...

Hi Justina,  You would be an excellent candidate for either the Orbera or Obalon balloon systems. Your BMI is approximately 35, which is right within the target population for these devices. Weight gain after pregnancy is a common scenario that we hear from our patients. An intragastric...

It is best to wait around 4-6 weeks for the best results. Your surgeon should be able to explain her preference on this. Though there are no structural changes to the stomach from the balloon, there are some changes in gastric emptying and thickness of the wall of the stomach. Those would be...