Can I have Orbera baloon with BMI 27?I know in Europe BMI 27 is enough for the procedure, but not in USA.Can I have it done?I tried everything to lose 20 lbs-it is impossible I guess;-(((((I WOULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE HERE IN USA TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE.
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November 15, 2017
Answer: Orbera Balloon, can I get it with a BMI of 27 in the US?
Great question. The short answer is yes, you can have a 2nd balloon placed if you have not reached your weight loss goals after the initial 6 month balloon treatment. As of right now, Orbera is only FDA approved for 6 months (it was recently approved by the European Union to remain in place...
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The cost does very widely by location, and practice, though typically falls within the $6500 to $8000 range in the U.S. It would be very difficult to provide it for any cheaper, considering the cost of the balloon (set by the manufacturer), 2 endoscopic procedures and related...
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The Orbera insertion and removal procedures must be performed under anesthesia. This is usually a "twilight" type sleep, not general anesthesia, meaning you are breathing on your own but in a deep, comfortable sleep. I would not worry about gagging. In fact, you are very unlikely...
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