Non-Surgical Balloon Weight Loss Procedure

What is the ORBERA™ Balloon?

The ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon is part of the ORBERA™ Managed Weight Loss System, a 12-month program that helps adult patients suffering from obesity in losing and maintaining weight. The non-surgical weight loss procedure is FDA approved and a great option for those who don’t want or qualify for bariatric surgery.

Benefits of ORBERA include:

Lose 3.1x more weight than with diet and exercise alone.
No scars, stitches or incisions!
20-30 minute procedure. Most patients go home the same day.
Unlike permanent surgical alterations, the ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon is temporary.

How does the ORBERA™ Balloon work?

ORBERA is a simple, non-surgical outpatient procedure. The physician will insert a deflated silicone balloon into your stomach via an endoscopy, and then fill it with a safe saline solution until it’s about the size of a grapefruit. The balloon takes up space in your stomach, encouraging portion control and creating a feeling of fullness even after small meals.

The balloon remains in your stomach for 6 months, during which you will receive diet and exercise coaching from a team of experts. ORBERA gives you an edge on your weight loss journey, as you establish healthy eating and exercise habits.

Similar to placement, the balloon is removed through a quick, non-surgical procedure. The final 6 months of the program are focused on continuing your diet and exercise coaching to maintain your new weight. Check out the video below for more information.

Meet Our Physician

Dr. Prem Chattoo is an experienced Gastroenterologist with extensive knowledge on weight loss and the ORBERA Balloon Weight Loss Procedure. He is an expert on guiding patients down the right path when they are seeking help with losing weight, the healthy and effective way.

Just recently, Dr. Chattoo was featured on NY News 1 where he and an actual patient were interviewed on the ORBERA Balloon Weight Loss Procedure. To hear how Dr. Chattoo helped his patient lose 25-30 lbs, click on the video linked below.

Watch NY News 1 Video Here

For more information on the ORBERA Weight Loss program, please contact our office by email or phone.

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About Hudson River Gastroenterology

Dr. Prem Chattoo's office, Hudson River Gastroenterology, serves Lower Manhattan and the Financial District of New York City, New York. As a Board Certified Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chattoo specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and illnesses involving the digestive tract. Hudson River Gastroenterology serves the residents of Brooklyn, Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City, Manhattan, Paulus Hook, and Newport Pavonia, as well as many other small towns in the area. At Hudson River Gastroenterology, Dr. Chattoo's belief is to treat our patients like friends and family, with compassion, dedication, and humility.

Dr. Chattoo completed his undergraduate studies at New York University (NYU) from 1989-1993. He received his medical education from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He attended the school from 1994 to 1998. Dr. Chattoo did his residency at Winthrop University Hospital from 1998 to 2001. He also received a clinical fellowship from St. Vincent's Medical Center (Manhattan campus) 2001-2005. The doctor is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Dr. Chattoo's medical specialties include Hepatology, Pancreatic/Biliary Disease, and Gastroenterology. A full list of Dr. Chattoo's service areas and areas of expertise include the treatment of Heartburn/GERD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatitis B and C, Anal/Rectal Disease, Gallstones and Gallbladder disease, and Colon Cancer Screenings. Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Irritable Bowel Disease and Gastrointestinal Bleeding are also conditions that fall under his area of expertise. He also treats many common symptoms of other digestive disorders including bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation. Dr. Chattoo also specializes in specific types of procedures including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, the Pill Camera, Hemorrhoid ablation or IRC, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, and PEG tube replacement.

Dr. Chattoo has appeared on many different medical news programs and speaks publicly on the benefits of the "Pegan" Diet. He has appeared on the NY1 City Health Beat to discuss the benefits of ginger and other foods that are beneficial to the health of the digestive tract. As part of his main practice, Dr. Chattoo treats many common conditions. Gastritis, colon polyps, GERD, rectal bleeding, IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome), bloating, Crohn's disease, acid reflux, hemorrhoids, constipation and diarrhea cases are seen on a daily basis. He understands his patients' frustrations and does everything he possibly can to find and treat the cause of their discomfort. Using various diagnostic tools like the PillCam, the ORBERA Intragastric Balloon, colonoscopies, and EGD or Upper Endoscopic procedures, Dr. Chattoo is able to diagnose many common conditions and put treatment plans in place right away.