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Hi, Unfortunately, no, you cannot have an intragastric balloon if you've previously had any stomach surgery. This includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap-band, and fundoplication (hiatal hernia repair). The risk of a balloon complication is highest if your stomach has been surgically altered. Specifically, stomach perforation was only shown to occur in individuals who had prior stomach surgery, which is why it is a strict contraindication.
No, the gastric balloon is not recommended for people who have had gastric sleeve surgery. The gastric sleeve is a type of bariatric surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach. This surgery can cause changes to the anatomy of the stomach, which can make it difficult or impossible to safely place a gastric balloon.In addition, the gastric balloon is not as effective for weight loss in people who have had gastric sleeve surgery. This is because the gastric sleeve has already reduced the amount of food that can be eaten. The gastric balloon is primarily designed to help people with obesity lose weight by reducing the amount of food that can be eaten. However, since the gastric sleeve has already performed this function, the additional restriction provided by the gastric balloon is not as effective.If you are considering weight loss surgery, it is important to talk to your doctor about your options. They will be able to assess your individual circumstances and recommend the best surgery for you.Here are some of the reasons why the gastric balloon is not recommended for people who have had gastric sleeve surgery:The gastric balloon can interfere with the healing of the gastric sleeve incision.The gastric balloon can cause the gastric sleeve to stretch or tear.The gastric balloon can cause discomfort or pain in people who have had gastric sleeve surgery.If you have any questions about the gastric balloon or other weight loss surgery options, please talk to your doctor.
Hello. It is currently not recommended to have a balloon if you have had a previous Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, or Lap Band. Placing a balloon in these settings could cause rupture or bleeding of the stomach or stomach pouch. On the other hand, if someone fails to lose significant weight with a balloon they are still a candidate for the 3 weight loss surgeries mentioned above. Good luck.
Hi. Thank you for your question. Using any balloon for weight loss purposes after gastric sleeve is not recommended. Not knowing when the sleeve was performed and what the anatomic status of it is, the answer to inappropriate weight loss may reside more on the latter and on diet. You should revisit with the surgeon who performed the sleeve to address those issues. Best of luck to you
Hi, As others have noted, you cannot have an Orbera balloon if you have a LapBand. However, I'd like to clarify that even if the band is removed, you are still not a candidate for Orbera. This is because you will have scar tissue around your stomach after the LapBand is removed, which can lead...
Hi Jana, Yes, you would still be considered a potential candidate for Orbera. While Orbera is only FDA approved for individuals with a BMI of 30 to 40, it can be used "off-label" for people who fall outside of that range, assuming that it is the right treatment option and that there are no...
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...
